Windshield Problems of Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger owners have reported 8 problems related to windshield (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the Ranger.

1 Windshield problem of the 2024 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact had trouble seeing out of the windshield and became aware that the front windshield was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where a warranty claim was submitted, and it was determined that the windshield needed to be replaced. The windshield was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, gosch Ford temecula-service dept (26895 ynez rd, temecula, CA 92591); where it was determined that a windshield replacement was needed. The windshield was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer checked other years, makes, and models, and became aware that the vehicles had the same distorted windshields. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

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2 Windshield problem of the 2004 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 05/10/2008

The problem the windshield is lower than normal on the 2004 Ford Ranger causing the driver view hard to see the street light.

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3 Windshield problem of the 2000 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 06/28/2001

While driving 60-65mph on highway driver's side windshield began to crack. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

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4 Windshield problem of the 1999 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 05/10/1999

The windshield has had two rock chips in the first two months of ownership. This contrasts with my last pickup that had no chips in 12 years of use. I have talked with other Ranger owners with same problem. Glass company employees tell me this is due to light weight glass used.

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5 Windshield problem of the 2002 Ford Ranger

While driving, the consumer noticed the front windshield started to crack horizontally. The dealer told the consumer a stone possibly hit the windshield.

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6 Windshield problem of the 1996 Ford Ranger

While driving at 60 mph passenger's side window just exploded outward, and hit vehicle in the next lane. Dealer has not been contacted.

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7 Windshield problem of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Front windshield has bubbles in the inner laminate that causes obscured vision when the sun strikes the window at a low angle. Additionally, the glass is soft and has stained from the fog in the costal area. Windshield has been replaced 3 times.

8 Windshield problem of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Turn signal glares in windshield, causing poor visibility.




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