Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Ranger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph the hood on his vehicle came open and obscured his vision. The latch on the hood and the hood cable also failed. The dealer stated that the repairs would be approximately $260. 00 at the owners expense.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

While using ramps to load lawn equipment into the bed of my 2003 Ford Ranger pickup, both of the tailgate limit cables broke simultaneously. Examination of the failed cabled indicated they both broke at the same location, roughly the midpoint of the cable where it is folded when the tailgate is in   Read details...


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