One problem related to clutch pedal/linkage has been reported for the 2003 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2003 Ranger.
Faulty clutch design on 2003 Ford Ranger 4. 0l with Mazda m50-r1 5 speed transmission: please research this problem. Premature failure rate approaches 100% and recurs again within a short period of time. This problem is not unique to the 2003 model year. The hydraulic mechanism of the clutch is at fault. It cannot maintain adequate pressure to allow enough pedal travel to shift the transmission. Recommended fixes include replacing the entire clutch or the slave cylinder/throwout bearing, and master cylinder for clutch system. All of these short lived fixes are very expensive as the transmission must be removed except for the master cylinder. Just bleeding the system is expensive if the leek is internal, which is usually the case.