Engine Exhaust System Problems of Ford Ranger

2006 Ford Ranger. Consumer writes in regards to valve recession issue. Consumer had repairs done and is now seeking reimbursement for repairs.

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I was coming down off 57 in rush traffic when the car died unexpectedly. Completely shut off, no warning, and would not start again. Several tries, more gas, more shut offs,screaming horns and I got it to the gas station off the highway. It went to garage. Its exhaust valve, wires and plugs were changed. Died on drive off the garage. Went in, had more repairs. Died in parking lot. Had computer diagnostics. 172 and 174 were diagnosed-failure of computer in exhaust system and mass air valve control. Basically, the exhaust system failed and shut off the engine. One of the heads is also suspicious. Exhaust leaks are bad for the engine. All this, over $1,000 repairs, on top of transmission leak, two sets of brake pads and two sets of tires, in a truck between 39,000 - that is when it started- and 50,000 miles. In case you don't know this, right after the factory warranty expired, the truck fell apart. I found out that one person died of such failure in washington state and 2 were injured in oregon. All in Ranger truck. Truck is well serviced, tires are not worn at all, have less than 12,000 and it is a killer truck. Ford is not responsive to the fact that their truck is a lemon. Their service center: I brought it to yorba linda Ford dealer at 39,000 because the idle was rough, was told it was in my head and 12,000 later the idle is still dying, killing the engine.

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Vehicle stalled in middle of an intersection at 46,00 miles and was found to have lean codes p0171 and p0174-they replaced the intertia switch. Vehicle went in for service and a po306 cylinder misfire, but paperwork stated could not duplicate. After repair, vehicle kept giving me the check engine light if I filled the tank up with gas, but would clear itself before I would get to the dealer. One day I am makeing a left hand turn and the check engine light had come on about 5 minutes before. The Ford Ranger sputters across the intersection and then speed up very fast. Ii was lucky not to get smashed,as the light changed while my vehicle was sputtering. I immediatly took my truck to my trusted auto technician (not a Ford dealership)who told me I had po codes po304 and po316. The tech provided me with TSB number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05-(they knew my vehicle would fail before I purchased it!) the TSB states 3. 0l-2v vulcan engine. Mil on various misfire related dtc's p0300 - po306 and p0316 issue 12/31/05 my 2006 Ranger with 69,000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this TSB. This malfunction causes the mil lamp to continually display trouble codes p0302 and p0316. Because of this, my vehicle will not pass the CA state emissions inspection. The TSB states that if diagnostic tests indicate an engine exhaust valve seat recession, the cylinder heads will need to be replaced with the new service heads and is to be covered under emission warranty. I took the vehicle to the Ford dealership. Pacfic Ford redid the diagnosis and stated the issue was outlined in the TSB. They also stated that the parts were not covered by either the new vehicle or emissions warranty coverage. I called the Ford crc and was told there was nothing they could do to assist with payment to correct their defective part. The failure is not being corrected at this time.

2006 Ford Ranger 3. 0l-2v vulcan engine. Mil on various misfire related dtc's p0300 - po306 and p0316 Ford technical service bulletin reference number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05 my 2006 Ranger with 35,000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this TSB. This malfunction causes the mil lamp to continually display trouble codes p0302 and p0316. Because of this, my vehicle will not pass the NY state emissions inspection. The TSB states that if diagnostic tests indicate an engine exhaust valve seat recession, the cylinder heads will need to be replaced. I brought the vehicle to a Ford dealership. They did the diagnosis and stated that the issue seemed to be the one outlined in the TSB. They also stated that the parts were not covered by either the new vehicle or emissions warranty coverage. I called the Ford consumer hotline & received the same information.

2010 Ford Ranger lst 4 cylinder. There is a sever vibration at 2000 rpms and the engine runs rough at idle. 850 rpms on the tach. The vibration is in the steering and throughout the whole truck. I have had the truck back to the dealer, but the service manager said it was just the nature of the beast. . . When on extended trips the vibration is felt in your hands,feet, legs and the seat of your pants. Could this be in the engine (out of balance) or exhaust, suspension or what??? I consider this a safety hazard.

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2007 Ford Ranger sport with 3. 0 v6.

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2004 Ford Ranger with 3. 0 liter fuel injection. Both cylinder heads cracked around exhaust valve seats. Both heads had to be replaced. Mileage on vehicle is 46,000 miles and not abused.

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Nar 02/28/2003. The consumer head a muttering sound coming from the engine. It was determined to be exhaust related due to a broken head pipe.

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When driving at any speed the vehicle is cutting off, and there is a loss of power when applying the gas pedal due to the mass air flow sensor going out. Vehicle has been in the shop for repairs five times.

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While changing oil filter, exhaust pipe burned consumer's hand. This caused the oil filter too touch the bar wire of the starter, causing a spark to ignite the oil, resulting in a fire. Consumer was able to put out the fire. Dealer notified the manufacturer.

The exhaust system has resonance problem which produces a singing sound and a pronounced vibration through the accelerator pedal, on a long trip this causes the consumers foot to fall asleep and results in overbraking. Nlm.

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