Emission Control Problems of Ford Ranger

We purchased a 2001 Ford Ranger in October of 2000. In 2004 the pinion seal began leaking and there was an intermittent clicking/squeak in the drivers front side. The pinion seal was replaced and fluid was topped off. As well the excluder seals were replaced and lubed to repair the clicking squeak. This was all done under the warranty. On 05/24/05 the trucks check engine light came on. It was taken back to crater lake Ford and this emissions issue was fixed and we were told we would have to pay 203. 39. After much discussion regarding the warranty and the fact that though this is not covered there should have been no issues this soon, we were finally told that there was a possible problem with this and they adjusted the bill to 18. 49, did not charge the warranty an amount. However, they put on the receipt that the pinion seal was again leaking, though they did not mention this to us and did not state that they would fix it and that it would be covered. We have the best warranty that was available to purchase when we bought the truck. We tried several times to get the truck in, our schedules being very hectic. We took the truck in today, and were told that the pinion seal was not part of the warranty, that there was only a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty on it, even though they had fixed it under warranty over 3 years after purchase and it has begun leaking by there estimates less than a year after they replaced it. Of course this did little for our disposition and we took the truck and left. We have contacted customer service at crater lake Ford and at Ford motor corp. Now we receive a call stating that the services we were being seen for are covered and that we need to bring it back in. However, the seal is obviously an ongoing issue. We want them to fix the problem that is causing the pinion seal leak. They want to simply change the seal again. We want them to fix the problem, not the symptom.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear wheels were sitting lower to the ground than usual. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear suspension was repaired. A few years later, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility to be inspected where the contact was informed the entire undercarriage was severely corroded. In addition, the hinges which held the fuel tank to the frame were severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. Updated 01/25/lj the vehicle also had an evap leak.

: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated, even though the vehicle drove normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer because it would not pass the state inspection. The dealer discovered the flexible fuel sensor deteriorated which may be due to the road salts used in the state of new york. It was taken to an independent repair shop for replacement of the flexible fuel sensor. This vehicle was manufactured by the California emission standards. Updated 01/25/06.

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Engine stumbles on acceleration. This has happened repeatedly, and the dealer in NY said there was nothing wrong. Owner/driver uses name-brand gasoline from a reputable dealer and is prompt about servicing vehicle. In a previous Ford, owner expericenced the same problem---solved by replacing sensor. This problem has nearly caused a motor vehicle accident and has been reported to both NY, CT and mt attorney generals. I wish this problem fixed.

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Mass airflow sensor has failed without warning at 9,000 and 31,000 miles. When it fails, the engine stalls, and is very difficult to restart and keep running. Without engine power, there is limited brake and power steering functioning. This is a safety hazard if it occurs in a moving traffic situation. Ford is unable (unwilling?) to provide any information as to whether this is an acceptable failure rate.

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Engine check light(po455 code) came on 5 times since new, problem in fuel system and no vacumn being able to be detected by the onboard computer system in fuel system (leaking vapors?), problem not corrected to date, attempting to track down problem (fuel tank changed, canister purge valve changed, problem persists).

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Vehicle idles very roughly. Then idle will go away for awhile. Vehicle turned off without prior notice. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer states that after rough idle goes away, vehicle will hesitate or stall, mass air flow sensor was replaced, however problems still exists. Gas pedal gets stuck. Passenger side front windshield wiper arm was loose. Pwer steering pump was replaced due to when turning wheel it would make anoise.

Engine oxygen regulator completely failed.

Map sensor failed.

Mass airflow sensor.