Ford Ranger owners have reported 459 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 35 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (171 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline engine (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I am not a mechanic or a 'car person', so I may not know technical terms. This has occurred 4-6 times since purchasing the truck in March '26. After initial start up, it has a tendency to accelerate when applying the break. This is only within the first several minutes after startup. Read details...
Driving on a semi rough road, stopped at a signal to make a left turn, light turned and I went. I pushed on the gas it would not go above idle speed. There was a strong smell of gas coming from the truck. I stopped and got out there was gas pouring out of the bottom of the truck. Read details...
2005 Ford Ranger edge. Consumer states problem with harmonic balancer in engine. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. While driving approximately 5-10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Freedom Ford inc (located at 420 fishkill Ave, beacon, NY 12508, (845) 831-1400) was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
Ford Ranger 4x4 XLT 4. 0l has had problems from the beginning front tires two out , fog lights, air conditioning, transmission shift points , check engine light when new and to this day gas mileage not as stated on window sticker ,also windows motor and controls Read details...