Two problems related to tailgate hinge 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. When loading items into the vehicle, the contact noticed that both tailgate cables failed and caused the tailgate to slam down. The tailgate struck the bumper and was damaged. The contact believed that the failure could cause serious injury. She spoke with the Ford dealer and manufacturer and they both declined to assist. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
While loading a generator onto the flat bed of a pick up truck with the tailgate down both of the support cables broke and caused the tailgate to fall down. Both support cables showed signs of corrosion. No injury, except minor burns on consumer's arm and legs. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Both informed the consumer that problem was not covered under a recall.