Battery Problems of Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was told that the design of the vehicle was set to where the vehicle would stall if the battery happened to die. The contact believed that the manufacturer's specifications were a safety issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/14/lj updated 02/24/12.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated the vehicle was completely destroyed due to a fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire and they stated the fire could have been caused by the battery. The contact did not contact the manufacturer regarding the fire. The vehicle fire could have burned down her home if the vehicle was parked closer to the house. The mileage and VIN were unknown.

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Dt:consumer reports: his 2003 Ford Ranger caught on fire one night while the engine was running. There were electrical sparks coming from the front left tire well. He fought the fire with bare hands and snow. He attempted to drive the truck and lost control and it slid into a snow drift. He tried to drive the car out and he started to dig the car out of the snow when he noticed the sparks again and a glow coming from somewhere in the engine. He tried to put the fire out again with a snow shovel. By the time the time the fire department showed up, it was on fire again. After the fire dept. Hosed the fire down with a standard 2'' hose, it caught on fire again. The fire dept disconnected the battery, put the fire out again and the fire didn't start back again. The dealership said the fire was due to driver abuse of the transmission and clutch system. The damage consisted of the following: the complete destruction of the asbestos lining on the clutch plate, including the shearing of the retaining pins, the slave cylinder had a giant hole, ãƒã‚â¼ of the main seal was missing with no hydraulic fluid remaining inside the cylinder and the internal parts scorched from fire. They said the fire was inside the bell housing. Scorched marks were all over the rear of the engine as well as the fire well itself, including the insulation that is mounted on the underside of the hood in the same area. The dealership did drive the truck after the fire. There was no damage done the fly wheel.

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At the speed of 25mph suddenly heard a noise and lost total control of steering wheel. Managed to merge suddenly to right side of road. Battery, engine, and power steering light went on. While looking at vehicle noticed that belt broke and dolley fell off.

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While changing oil consumer saw battery acid on ground, battery had to be replaced.

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While driving the vehicle will stall unexpectedly (all power will go out) which almost could result in an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced battery, fuses etc. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please further details and VIN #. 8ak.

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The tires have been a problem ever since I bought the car. I have asked the dealer to replace them to no evail. The battery went out, the power window on the driver side died, the brakes have been repaired twice the seat belts on both driver and passanger seats replaced the tramission has gone out twice the computer/brain to run the truck has gone out three times. I dont think I can take this truck breaking down all the time for to much longer. Iam in a rental car more then in my truck. Help. (dot number: w2uu ifo tiresize: p225/70r15).

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The location and connection of the factory alarm system caused the relay switch under the dash to overheat and the battery drained even when the vehicle was turned off. Electrical system on 1997 Ford Ranger is malfunctioning. Abs system lights illuminates when the emergency brake is engaged. The fuel gauge is inoperative, relays under the dashboard started heating up. Consumer concered that air bags may fail if vehicle is involved in an accident.

Electrical system malfunctioned. Interior light stayed illuminated while vehicle was in motion, draining battery.