Three problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2002 Ranger.
Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
2002 Ford Ranger stalled. The drive shaft jerked and slammed when accelerating in drive or reverse. The drive shaft assembly was replaced but that did not solve the problem.
Slight jerking coming from drive train when lightly accelerating and braking. Dealer replaced driveshaft in Aug. 2002, problem went away temporarily, came back and returned to dealer. Was told there is no repair available. Called Ford motor to complain and got no satisfaction.