Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact noticed that the front passenger side door makes a loud rattling noise when driving various speeds. After careful inspection, the contact noticed that the door moves as if it is not properly latched. Speed was not a factor during the failures. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 6,200.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that if the side doors are damaged in the event of a crash, the occupants would not be able to exit the vehicle because the doors do not have an internal latch. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There has been no failure to date. Updated 06/23/08 the consumer stated the vehicle can no seat 3 people in the front because the center seat's foot space is fiilled by a plastic try on the floor. The consumer also stated the rear half doors were desogned to not open from the inside.