Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| BC106029705 | 05/01/1997 | 52882 | Only rangers equipped with power door locks and power windows will have right hand illuminated entry. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| 962615 | 12/16/1996 | 51000 | Door handle - outside door handle has extended travel - vehicles built through 11/1/96. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0832961009 | 10/09/1996 | 50422 | Squeak/creak sound may occur during alighting, egressing, or smooth/semi-rough driving conditions. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 133000 | 1 | 07/11/2002 |
| Dt: on july 10, 2005 the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. was sitting at a red light with the car in neutral. the bakes were not pressed. because there were no brake lights illuminating the vehicle was hit from behind. the contact felt that vehicles should be equipped with brake lights that should stay on while the vehicle was not moving. this was a safety defect in all manual transmission vehicles. the vehicle sustained damage to the rear bumper and deck. there was no police report taken. the two vehicle operators only exchanged phone numbers. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. there were no injuries sustained by the vehicle owner or the operator of the other vehicle. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 87000 | 1 | |
| 1996 ford ranger, 4.0, standard cab, standard shift, 2whl drive. the accelerator pedal mounting bracket, which is spot welded to the firewall, broke the welds. this left the vehical without the ability to increase speed above idle. although the bracket had potential fastener holes that lined up with holes in the firewall, the bracket does not bolt on. refer to ford cpd 2000 version 15.04--january 2003, p-29097 item 9a762 for a blow up of the item. no accident occured and since i am a mechanic, i drove the vehical home and repaired it myself. | |||
| 12/31/1996 | 1 | 05/24/1996 | |
| There is a rattle in the bed of the truck. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Bumper misaligned. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Door problem; it is hard to get into vehicle also, belt warning system b uzzer keeps ringing/ light comes on intermittently when it's warm outside. when the bell rings alot, it kills the battery. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Hood misaligned. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Tailgate misaligned. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 97000 | ||
| 1. excessive underbody corrosion 2. suspension failure due to breaks in spring to frame mounts and shackles; three times in two years. loss of vehicle control when body dropped onto wheel 3. new spring mounts had to be welded onto frame | |||