Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The first problem we encounter was the ac going out the first day we had the vehicle was told it worked great. the air cond problem the heater did not work was told it was reapired and has yet to work not even the defrost. the thrid was the emergency brake going out and the springs popping. the fourth probelm while driving at about 35mph no warning signs no nothing the vehicle launged forward and came to a complete stop. got out of the vehicle and looked under and the whole drive shaft had broken intwo. thank goodnes we werent goping down a hill we have rolled. my baby and mother were with me and no one was injured.the guy we bought it from refuses to fix it says i have to pay for it this vehicle has been in the shop thre times already in two months. we bought it with no warranty because his mechanics inspeacted it before we purchased it and told us it was in great shape. we belived them now we are stuck with a lemon and still paying for it. isnt there anyone out there who can help? | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 05/01/1990 | 05/05/1989 | ||
| Left and right rear view mirrors run in anytime vehicle is driven over 40 mph. | |||
| 05/04/1989 | 05/04/1989 | ||
| Both exterior mirrors fold in when vehicle travels above 40 mph. | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Mirrors designed that whole mirror pivots, not just glass, causing mirrors to fold with wind, causing poor visibility. | |||
| 06/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| The outside mirrors on both sides of the truck folded in from the pressure of the wind. *ak consumer states has seen this on numerous ford ranger vehicles. *jb | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Side view mirrors are blown out of position when travelling past 45mph. tt *slc | |||