Gasoline Engine Problems of Ford Ranger - part 1

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. I decided to check the fuel filter out and the hose on the tank side had popped off. I reconnected it and it been fine since then. Nothing was repaired or replaced.

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Truck exhibits idle dip below 500 rpm during deceleration when almost stopped. Truck tries to push through stop, engine nearly dies once truck is stopped engine corrects and idle returns to normal.

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Consumer states when vehicle is in neutral there a lot of shaking, when driving at highway speeds rpm's may be at 85 then vehicle suddenly looses power. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Mr.

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Consumer states that vehicle will turn off by itself, also while driving on the highway it will slow down. Nlmthere is a governor on the engine that cuts in and slows the vehicle. Consumer states that if there was any known possibility of a governor being on this vehicle, he would not have purchased.

Consumer states that the vehical will not start. Ts.

Purchased a new 2002 Ford Ranger 4x4 4dr xcab with the 4. 0 engine. Vehicle identification # 1ftzr45e62pb03667, on September 14, 2002. After coming to stop, engine has surged. First time rpm went to 1500 and could keep the truck in place with brake pressure. Took to dealer for 3000 service in December and reported problem. Dealer performed normal 3000 service and found no problems, however they asked to be informed if it happens again. This time engine surged to over 3000 rpm and could not keep truck stopped pushing into another truck in front of me. We hit bumpers and the only way to stop my truck was to slam the transmission into park. Are there any other reported problems of engine surge like this. Using regular gasoline in the tank. Taking truck back to dealer for inspection.

2002 Rangers are apparently equipped with a speed control chip that limits top end speed and rpm's. I was not informed that my vehicle was going to be crippled by this device or I would not have purchased it. When driving in the western us, this limiter has almost caused me to be in an accident 4 times. Ford should be compelled to tell buyers that this vehicle has a speed limiter before the sale is closed.

99 v 062 001/cruise speed control cable: vehicle has cut off on five separate occasions while driving at 45 mph , vehicle restarted on each time. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

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While driving and with no warning engine motor will go out, and then vehicle will start to decelerate. Dealer notified.

Received this vehicle on -1/16/2000 every thing ran good for 6 mo. The engine started a to exhibit a engine spark knock (ping noise). I have had this vehicle in numus numerous times. Each time that I had it in the dealership there was a failure to resolve the problem. I had several different service representatives telling different things about this problem. They concluded that I would have to run the vehicle with a more expensive fuel. Without any compensation. This is in contradiction in of service manual which states these vehicles can be operated on a normal octane. This is an ongoing problem with this vehicle since I purchased new. The ping is more apparent in warm and dry climates. The dealership maintains that everything is in specs. Ping from an engine is not a normal operating condition. I have wrote letters to the main customer service bureau for Ford motor company. Also to the lead service representative for the dealership. Still after 2 1/2 years this problem still exists. In fact even with the higher octane fuels the 2. 5 engine is still ping at highway speed. Now they are stating to me, that this problem is beyond the scope of the warranty?.

I get 14 miles to the gal on the freeway the sticker said 19. The engine shakes at idle. It has a lean idle miss. The shaking is very bad at times. Transmission does not shift right, causing bad gas mileage. I have taken it to three different dealers they all say there is no problem. But 14 miles to the gal is not acceptable.

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This truck that I am leasing has so many problems that I just want to get out of it. No safety defect mentioned.

Engine control allows rpm to stick above 2200 rpm when depressing clutch to shift. After shifting rpm wont come down until clutch drags it down. This caused wheels to break loose on snow resulting in a bad skid in the mountains. Dealer has had vehicle in 5 times to fix but can replicate problem. Problem is intermittent with about one occurence per day. Occassionally it will repeat 9 or 10 times in a row. Factory engineer promised to get a recording diagnostic device that can be connected and started when problem is present, but has not followed through. Winter is coming and this is a serious safety problem on the icy mountain roads I commute on.

Fuel gauge is very innacurate, poor mileage so far (600mi. ) engine suddenly shut off while the vehicle was in motion (thank goodness I was coming to a stop at the time) brake line covering is being abraded by contact with the leaf springs (lr).

The check gauges light comes on and the engine continues to knock after repair was done by the dealer.

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Vehicle experiencing loss of power whenever air conditioner is being used. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Also throttle positioning sensor was replaced, also tachometer is acting erractically transmission not shifting properly. Vehicle lost power while coming to a complete stop for a traffic light, consumer hit the vehicle in front of him due to brakes also failing, there was no damage to either vehicle, clutch pedal goes soft, consumer has had to pull pedal up at times, dealer can not find any problems.

Engine was knocking at any speed, dealer said this was normal for this vehicle.

Vehicle not registering beyond 25mph. Been to dealership in nc twice for problem. Was repaired once, but problem reappeared after 600 miles. Also, would not shift out of 1st or 2nd gears after coming to a stop.

The engine block heater blew out losing all antifreeze. Engine shot. Invoice from manufacturer does not even show this as being on the truck. Manufacturer has been zero help. How many 3. 0l v6 engines have had this same problem?.

I feel that my Ford Ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion. . I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get Ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is jennetic@aol. Com or sacroxx1@aol. Com.

Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher. Must shut off engine to avoid damage. With engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release. Partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable. Dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated. Not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.

Bought this truck with 16,000 miles on it from earnheart Dodge. Dec . 11,1999. On Jan 24,2000 took it to berge Ford service dept. For noise coming from engine (like marbles runnning around in it) truck stayed there to have engine looked at for 5 days. In the meantime I had to pay for rental. Got tired waitng for truck to be looked at and called earnheart Ford service to come pick up and take to theirs. Service rep said could be just carbon in it. So they decarboned it. The noise still was there. After 20,000miles on the truck total ,they put in Ford factory rebuilt engine in it. Okay for about 1,000 miles , noise came back. Took back to Ford said it was probably carbon again. How come same problem with new rebuilt engine ? they decarboned it. When truck picked up there was still noise. Service said decarbon stuff still had to work more. Noise got louder. Got in touch to see what now they were going to do. Service manager said would be in touch. No calls. Tried calling and leave messages number of times no answer. Finally able to get ahold of service manger and he said they could not do anything more for me even though still under warrenty. Said his mechanic called the Ford hotline and they told him that they were aware of some of the Rangers having these problems with the engine ,but it would not hurt the engine . It had to do with the alignment of the valves in some of the engines. I said wait a minute not only I feel my truck is unsafe to drive making this racket as I drive the freewayu to work 4-5 times a week 40 miles 1 way,but why should I be stuck with a noisy ,unsafe vehicle after paying all the money I have for it and to be unhappy with it? question. . If this only a noise problem why was the consumers not warned about it when they bought it. And why did they change the first engine?I think these engines should all be recalled to find out the true problem before it becomes another "firestone" disaster. Please respond.

Engine misses, runs rough, cladders in the morning, and it has very little pep compared to other cars. After taking vehicle back and forth between dealers, nothing could be done to correct the problem.

While driving through a water puddle at a speed of 10 mph vehicle cut off. Upon starting vehicle back up, the vehicle did not start at all, and had to be towed to the dealer.

While driving on interstate at approx 65mph all of a sudden the vehicle loses power. No prior warning. Contacted dealer several times.

Serious engine marbling/clatter with 4. 0 liter engine. Owner does not expect motor to last much longer;ultimate failure of motor presents serious safety concern.

Vehicle would lose power. Engine felt like it had died. An intermittent problem. When in lower gear only, would die out. Have been to dealer's twice.

4. 0l engine began 'marbeling' at <5k miles (sounds like a diesel at times).

Problem: engine continues to rev to 2000-3500 rpms when clutch is engaged or put into neutral. Per technical service bulletin it's a slow return to idle #617400. Calibration strategy change, message 11966.

First the braking system started to vibrate when brake applied, rotors were machined, then brakes continued to lock up and calipers were replaced and now vibration has returned. Second the engine has had a running problem since almost day one and now has loud knocking and rattling comming from engine. Third, two of the steel wheels became weak and began to warp and truck could no longer be driven. As of now, vehicle has been in the shop for 22 consecutive days and I have only owned it five & a half weeks. So far, no repairs have been made to make the vehicle drivable.

At maintenance oil and filter change, attempted to remove filter by conventional method out through bottom of engine compartment. Filter contacted starter and chassis frame which created a electrical short circuit resulting in fire involving plastic wheel well and parking brake cable housing. Also destroyed two ground straps and main battery ground wire before battery could be disconnected and fire extinguished with dry chemical extinguisher. Ford of hyannis told us that no other similar incident had been reported. No caution or information was included in the owner's manual or in the dealer orientation which would have alerted the owner to the necessity of removing the filter through the top of the engine compartment. Had it not been for the immediate availability of large dry chemical extinguisher, the vehicle would have been destroyed and garage attached to home severely damaged.

Selling dealer notified each time, some repairs made, problem not solved.

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Engine head failed twice. Yh.