Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
For years Ford has had a poorly designed hydralic manual clutch system . Often impossible to shift at red light or while driving and had many near rear end collisions due to not being able to continue shifting and maintaining speed. For over a decade the poorly designed system gets air bound rendering the clutch usless . This is caused because the hydralic line has low and high spots and air becomes trapped in the high spots and results in loss of clutch operation . The entire system must be removed and elongated to allow air to be released from system . No bleeder valve at master cylinder for one thing . There is a bleeder valve at the slave sylinder but because the line has many twist and turns with high spots bleeding does not eliminate air trapped in high spots . This is a well know problem and a dangerious one . Ford could care less . Its about time Ford answers and modifies this fault . You need only go online and enter Ford Ranger hard shifting problems and you will see it is common place problem . Of course after the 36 k warranty this becomes a common problem and Ford turns there cheek . I cant tell you how frustrating to be at a red light and unable to shift along with not being able to shift at high speeds with cars running up your rear . Please address this before life is lost . Thank you . I urge all Ranger owners to get on board.