Ford Ranger 1999 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Ford Ranger 1999

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
99V204000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 12/02/1997 to 12/16/1998	V (Vehicle)	326	07/28/1999	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	07/28/1999	07/29/1999
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: electric vehicles. the transaxle may have been manufactured with the park detent spring misaligned. if the spring is misaligned, the park mechanism may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position.
Consequence Summary	If the park mechanism does not engage and the vehicle operator has not applied the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free as if in neutral.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the transaxle and any with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced.
Notes	Owner notification began july 28, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN
0332	02/17/2003		10002479	Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *tt	09/03/2003
0282	04/29/2002		637922	Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt	12/09/2002
15887	05/01/2002		637755	Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt	12/04/2002
12153	11/01/1998		613172	Some 3.0l and 4.0l rangers with 4 x 4 operating in 4.2 mode may exhibit a slight or a rolling thump/bump on slight to moderate acceleration. *mjs	06/19/2000
12152	11/01/1998		613171	Some vehicles with 4 x 4 option operating in 4 x 2 mode may exhibit a ping sound on slight to moderate acceleration in forward or reverse. *mjs	06/19/2000
12102	11/01/1998		613088	Some manual transmissions may exhibit a concern of engine idle high during deceleration. *mjs	06/16/2000
13794	01/01/2000		612815	Vehicles equipped with m5od r1 transmissions mat exhibit a 2-3 upshift grind. *mjs	06/12/2000
13745	01/01/2000		612742	Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs	06/12/2000
0036	02/07/2000		612387	Vehicles may experience buzzing and or grinding noise during 2-3 shift- vehicles equipped with m50d transmission and built before 11/1/99. *mjs	06/07/2000
7885	01/01/2000	7885	612270	The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps illuminated or flashing after the generic electronic module (gem), central timer module (ctm), or for wheel anti-lock brake system (4wabs) m	06/07/2000
991813	09/06/1999		6090076	Experiencing an inoperative or inaccurate odometer / speedometer readings. *tt	03/06/2000
9943	03/08/1999		604751	Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt	05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
99152	07/26/1999		608431	Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt	01/05/2001
12867	06/01/1999		6092025	Some vehicles equipped with 4r44e or 5r55e transmission may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements. *tt	11/17/2000
99-6184	05/01/1999		607003	Some vehicles may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no enggements. *tt	11/03/2000
985175	11/01/1998		613305	Some vehicles with 4x4 option operating in 4x2 may exhibit a slight or a rolling thump / bump on slight to moderate acceleration. *tt	06/20/2000
985174	11/01/1998		613304	Some vehicles with 4x4 option in 4x2 mode may exhibit a ping sound on slight to moderate acceleration in forward or reverse. *tt	06/20/2000
8008	01/01/2000	8008	612506	Buzzing and grinding notchy noise when shifting(2-3 upshift).	06/08/2000
0015	01/10/2000		612203	Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs	06/06/2000
7353	11/01/1999		610785	Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt	05/15/2000
13412	10/01/1999		609668	Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt	04/06/2000
991610	08/09/1999		607667	Concerns with slipping transmission shifts and / or delayed or no transmission engagements may occur on some vehicles. *tt	10/04/1999
6458	06/01/1999		606855	Some vehicles with 4r44e / 5r55e transmissions may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements. *tt	09/03/1999
99814	05/03/1999		606418	Subject regarding service procedure for 4r44e / 5r55e orange service tagged transmissions. *tt	08/19/1999
9946	03/08/1999		604762	Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt	06/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
042107	12/13/2004	042414	10014086	General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt	04/28/2005
04217	11/01/2004		10013369	General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt	04/15/2005
12704	05/01/1999		6091676	Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt	11/09/2000
99147	07/12/1999		608423	Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt	11/24/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
03148	07/21/2003		10003748	New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt	10/29/2003
002310	11/13/2000		616522	Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt	03/05/2001
9946	01/01/1999		606733	Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt	09/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
13505	11/01/1999		614630	All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt	11/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
01181	09/17/2001		625715	Brake shift interlock.*jb	11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
030508	04/01/2005	05620	10017891	Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt	12/06/2005
0358	03/17/2003		10001922	Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. tt jb	07/25/2003
0242	03/04/2002		636056	Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt	11/04/2002
14847	04/01/2001		619330	Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt	05/23/2001
0186	04/30/2001		619276	On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt	05/22/2001
6032	05/01/1999		6091736	Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph. *tt	11/14/2000
12521	03/01/1999		6091767	Vehicles with limited slip / traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *tt	11/14/2000
12843	06/01/1999		606905	Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph. *tt	11/08/2000
8377	03/01/2000		612775	Experience a growling noise from the front axle in 4x2 or 4x4 mode after engaging 4x4 mode and then disengaging within 40 seconds. *tt	06/12/2000
12905	06/01/1999		606937	Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt	09/08/1999
6408	06/01/1999		606833	Some vehicles with 4x4 option while operating in 4x2 mode may exhibit a light or a rolling thump / bump sensation on slight to moderate acceleration and deceleration. *tt	09/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
14056	04/01/2000		613704	Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr	07/27/2000
8512	04/01/2000		613657	Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr	07/26/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
00151	07/24/2000		618574	Vehicles may experience vibration felt at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing seal to leak or the transmission extension housing blushing to move out of position or become damaged on some vehicles. *jb	04/17/2001
00242	11/27/2000		616530	On some vehicles there may be a vibration at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing seal to leak or the transmission extension housing bushing to move out of position or become damaged. *tt	03/02/2001
13543	11/01/1999		610921	Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine and automatic / manual transmission may exhibit transmission fluid leakage from the transmission extension housing. *tt	05/18/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
0057	03/06/2000		612953	Some vehicles may experience a squawking/eeking noise that may be heard from the clutch on acceleration from a stop or when under load in first gear. *mjs	06/14/2000
13442	11/01/1999		610880	Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt	05/16/2000
13289	10/01/1999		609610	Owners of vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt	04/04/2000
7206	10/01/1999		6090799	Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt	03/30/2000
7119	10/01/1999		6090714	Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l manual transmissions may exhibit a high engine idle condition on deceleration or when disengaging the clutch. *tt	03/27/2000
13175	09/01/1999		6090528	Information regarding clutch squawk noise on take off. *mjs	03/21/2000
6991	09/01/1999		6090299	Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt	03/14/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING
14072	04/01/2000		613719	Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak at the rear seal of the transmission extension housing. *tt	08/07/2000
8560	04/01/2000		613676	Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak at the rear seal of the transmission extension housing. **mr	07/26/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
0255	03/18/2002		636047	Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears. *tt	11/04/2002
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
6603	07/01/1999		610704	Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *tt	05/11/2000
99161	08/09/1999		607653	Experiencing an audible pinging or creaking (not a clunking noise) heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline such as when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse. *tt	10/04/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
04237	11/29/2004		10013414	Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *eh	04/18/2005
02192	09/30/2002		10008587	Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.	08/09/2004
03048	01/05/2003	03262	10008280	Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4x4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft. *tt	07/26/2004
030302	02/01/2003		10002516	Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *tt	09/04/2003
011111	06/11/2001		622656	Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency driveshaft thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking. *tt	10/22/2001
0196	05/14/2001		620159	Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking. *tt	07/19/2001
0184	04/30/2001		619275	Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency driveshaft thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking. *tt	05/22/2001
7886	01/01/2000	7886	612273	The vehicle equipped with a3.0l and automatic/manual transmission may vibrate at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing seals to leak or the transmission extension housing abuishing to spin.	06/07/2000
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02138	11/10/2003	032210	635998	Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt	11/04/2002
7195	10/01/1999		6092088	Effective october 15, 1999, the 4r55e and 5r55e transmission assembly for certain vehicles are available as a ford quality renewal (fqr) assembly. *tt	11/24/2000
13835	02/01/2000		612428	Some 3.0l manual transmission equipped vehicles may exhibit a concern of engine idle high (1500-2000 rpm) during deceleration. *tt	06/08/2000
7366	11/01/1999		610793	Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic rattling sound from the transmission) which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral clutch engaged (clutch pedal up). *tt	05/15/2000
13423	10/01/1999		609688	Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral and clutch engaged. *tt	04/06/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
10/17/2008	123000	1
	1999 ford ranger with 3 liter engine camshaft position synchronizer failed causing catastrophic failure of engine. gear broke causing failure of oil pump seizing engine while traveling 65 mph. *tr
03/26/2003		1
	The transmission gears failed to engage. *jb
06/01/2002		1	06/01/2001
	When i accelerate from a stop i feel two distinct clunks and i feel the same ones just before i come to a stop.*jb
06/21/2000		1	01/01/2099
	The abs light comes on, there are codes, the speedometer first stopped working 0-30mph, then 0-45, now 0-65. i have talked with others with the similar problem. nlm

	Abs light came on, causing speedomter to fail. also, transmission/overdrive light had come on, causing transmission to shift and downshift into low. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/07/2007		1	02/01/2002
	Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery ii. while driving 30 mph he heard a banging noise under the gear shift area. the manufacturer stated that the u joint came apart which caused damage to the transmission. as of august 14, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. the current mileage was 129,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
02/13/2006	60000	1	08/05/1999
	Transmission went bang when i put it into reverse, after that, reverse didn't work. ammco states the transmission is bad. i've been told for years now by other ford truck owners that their transmission went out around 40,000 miles, mine died at 60,. even ford's sales people have asked me about the transmission. there is a history here of ford transmissions self destroying. *jb
12/28/2000	15022	3	08/31/1999
	The transmission developed a slip four months after veh purchase and was brought in for service on 28 dec00. the vehicle displayed the same malfunction on oct 15 2003 (3 months after warranty expiration)and was brought in for repair at the dealer at a cost of $1500. during dec2004 (13 months later)the vehicle again displayed the same malfunction and was brought to the dealership where they stated the previous repair warranty had expired the month before.
06/01/2004		1
	Vehicle was parked when it jumped out of gear and rolled into a house. mr the vehicle was locked and in the park gear. recall#99v204000. sc (insurance company of behalf of consumer) *jb
10/01/2001	49945	2	05/07/1998
	Realized i had a transmission problem the first time while driving down interstate 95. the engine started revving very high and in panic i shifted down to neutral and then back into drive to get it back into gear. when i took my truck to get looked at, i ended up getting my transmission rebuilt. the mechanic said i had a defective built transmission. i had no idea that ford had first started using 5 speed automatic transmissions in 1999, so the mechanic told me. i thought i bought a 4 speed transmission and that was what ford said they sold me. the same thing happened again two years later in may 9, 2003, and again i had to get my transmission rebuilt. do i have a legitimate complaint? *la
		1
	Automatic transmission did not shift properly due to a faulty valve body gasket which was replaced. *ak
	42000	1
	To park vehicle emergency brake had to be engaged because the vehicle would not shift all the way into park. if the emergency brake was not used the vehicle would roll. *ak
05/02/2002
	Transmission is leaking fluid which is causing transmission to skip and continue to not go into gear. contacted dealer. *ak

	While driving transmission gave out in 3rd gear and lost overdrive. took to dealer, and dealer indicated needed new transmission. please add vin. *ak
05/01/2000		5	09/09/1999
	When shifting into first 3 gears gearshift pushes back first. then, it goes in gear, and vehicle lurches forward. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 5 times. dealer has replaced yoke and the synchronizer. however ,this did not remedy problem.*ak
12/15/1999		8	11/01/1999
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
06/19/2001		1
	Vehicle was going 70mph and shut down. speed sensor signals is not to move at low and high speeds. once it shuts down, it can start back up. it cost the consumer $200 to replace speed sensor.ak transmission failed too. yh
08/15/2000		1	02/01/1999
	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.
12/20/2000		6	06/01/1999
	In cold weather vehicle has to be put in 4-wheel drive to start, otherwise, vehicle will not move. ak the consumer states this vehcile was unsafe to drive. yh

	Abs light came on, causing speedomter to fail. also, transmission/overdrive light had come on, causing transmission to shift and downshift into low. *ak
01/01/2000		0
	Dome light inside of vehicle would stay on at all times, and run the battery down. also, dealership changed the driveshaft and transmission . when using transmission, consumer heard a noise. noise was not there at first until dealership replaced transmission.*ak
04/12/1999		600	03/01/1999
	Transmission problems: transmission shutters and shakes car violently at start of acceleration, and in between some gears. transmission clunk into gear intermitently. shutters at braking as transmission is gearing down. problem was so bad. in shop 42 days total. dealer (peyton creamer) tried to fix. could not. after filing under ca lemon law to get a replacement vehical, ford offered me a buy back of my vehical. i accepted. i now have a new truck and it too is doing most of the same transmission problems. i no longer own this 1999 truck but do still own the 2000 truck which i too have made a complanint on. dealer is pretty much refusing to have my truck in thier shop any more unless they hear from ford.

	When putting vehicle into 3rd gear vehicle grinds and slows down. dealer rebuilt transmission, and the problem reoccurred. *ak
01/01/2000
	Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the gears to slip which may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak
01/01/1999			01/01/1998
	What is happening is, i bought the truck december 1998 service required in jan 99 approx. they could not duplicate the problem they daid after repeated attempts by me to get them to let me show them and they did not comply. then ford questionaire people called me, and he said if the problem wasnt fixed to call back i no longer have the name or number but the truck went back again to the dealer. they said the second time there was nothing wrong. i just got through with an entire week and a half of arguing with them they once again said not a thing wrong, the service manager would not even give me the courtesy of talking to me. the mechanic took the truck after i said i was not leaving and put his foot on the brake put the truck in gear sk
04/01/1999
	Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall while trying to acclerate. but it just revved the engine and the abs braking came on which almost caused an accident. please provide further information. *ak
			09/01/1998
	The automatic trans slips when cold while engaging in drive. the other day when i backed out of my driveway and put it in drive, transmission took over 10 seconds to engage. the truck continued backwards until i hit the brakes, and waited for the transmission to engage. this happens every time when it get's about 40 degrees and below.
10/14/1997
	Whenever consumer tries to get into the vehicle or touch the vehicle, he will get an electrical shock. also, when driving can hear a knocking and clicking noise, and when putting the vehicle in reverse the noise gets very loud. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
08/05/2004	45654	1
	While driving transmission went out. there were no lights to indicate transmission failure. consumer later contacted the dealership, and was given an astronomical fee for repairs. consumer located the manufacturer, and was told the same thing. also, there was nothing they could do. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
03/01/2009	60000	1
	I have a 1999 ford ranger. the shift indicator no longer indicates the correct position. when in park the indicator shows reverse. *tr
07/25/2003	32444	1	06/17/1999
	Truck placed in park. i left vehicle to go to mailbox. truck started to back up in idle. dragged me and ran over ankle. vehicle came out of park into reverse.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
03/22/2001		1	09/27/2000
	After putting the vehicle into four wheel drive, the vehicle suddenly stopped. when this happened, the vehicle flipped and ended up on its side. contacted dealer, and dealer not willing to do anything.ak the dealer could not find the cause that made the four wheel drive to thump and lock up, dealer replaced the right and left hubs and the seals. the vehicle also had its heating system fixed twice. the rear brake parts also fell apart and were replaced. one person was injured in accident mentioned. yh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03/22/2001		1	09/27/2000
	After putting the vehicle into four wheel drive, the vehicle suddenly stopped. when this happened, the vehicle flipped and ended up on its side. contacted dealer, and dealer not willing to do anything.ak the dealer could not find the cause that made the four wheel drive to thump and lock up, dealer replaced the right and left hubs and the seals. the vehicle also had its heating system fixed twice. the rear brake parts also fell apart and were replaced. one person was injured in accident mentioned. yh
04/01/2001		1	06/01/1999
	While travelling on interstate 25 northbound near albuquerque, rear axle broke on the right rear of the vehicle. right rear wheel with wheel & part of axle separated, causing multiple rollover of the vehicle. driver was severely injured and the truck was totalled. no air bags deployed in the vehicle although there was significant front end impact on the driver's side of the vehicle.
02/22/2001		1	07/14/2000
	While driving at 30 mph rear axle broken. it was like running over a speed bump at time it was happening. dealer has been contacted. ak the rear axle broke while the consumer was driving causing an accident in which the driver was injured. yh
10/18/2000
	Driving at approx 25 mph when axle broke and passenger's tire shotout, causing vehicle to spin out of control and hit a stone wall. vehicle was not driven in a improper manner. please provide further information.*ak
09/15/1999
	Was driving noticed black smoke coming from driver's side left rear wheel. called dealer and had it towed. was told by dealer that a defective rear axle aused smoke to enter vehicle. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
10/04/2000		1	02/01/2000
	On october 4, 2000 my son was traveling at 30 mph on a residential street when his drivers side front tire assembly came off spindle causing him to go out of control and hit a van and a boat that were parked in front of a residence here in midland, texas. the police report that was filed backs up the following statements: while traveling east on stanolind street at 30 mph, in the 4400 block, the 1999 ford ranger's drivers side front wheel disengaged from the spindle causing it to pull left and along side a parked late model chevy van. the ranger had no brakes, and scraped along the entire length of the van, leaving scrape marks and axle grease, and tire rubber residue along the entire length of the van. the ranger hit the fender of the van and since driver was trying to steer away from the wreck, this allowed the front of the ranger to pull to the right back towards the street. at that point the entire wheel assembly came off and traveled 4 houses ahead of the now 3-wheeled ranger. after the wheel assembly exited, the knuckle hit the pavement and forced the ranger into the boat which was parked in front of the van. the boat trailer wheels were chocked and the impact of the ranger lifted the boat trailer into the driveway next door to where it was parked. when the midland police arrived,we all started discovering the parts lying in the street well before the crash site. it was determined that the hub cap came off first and rolled to the grass on the opposite side (4' north) of the van. the axle dust cover came off next and rolled to the opposite side of the street ( south), even with the boat. the axle bearing and seal were found 20' in front of the van so they probably came out next. the axle nut and keeper were found beside the boat in the grass. the wheel assembly referred earlier has everything still attached ( brake line, brake shoe, hub, lugs, caliper, everything!). i have kept these parts for your inspection in my home garage.. *ak
10/21/1999		1	06/20/1999
	Axle bearings and flange were bad. yh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
10/04/2000		1	02/01/2000
	On october 4, 2000 my son was traveling at 30 mph on a residential street when his drivers side front tire assembly came off spindle causing him to go out of control and hit a van and a boat that were parked in front of a residence here in midland, texas. the police report that was filed backs up the following statements: while traveling east on stanolind street at 30 mph, in the 4400 block, the 1999 ford ranger's drivers side front wheel disengaged from the spindle causing it to pull left and along side a parked late model chevy van. the ranger had no brakes, and scraped along the entire length of the van, leaving scrape marks and axle grease, and tire rubber residue along the entire length of the van. the ranger hit the fender of the van and since driver was trying to steer away from the wreck, this allowed the front of the ranger to pull to the right back towards the street. at that point the entire wheel assembly came off and traveled 4 houses ahead of the now 3-wheeled ranger. after the wheel assembly exited, the knuckle hit the pavement and forced the ranger into the boat which was parked in front of the van. the boat trailer wheels were chocked and the impact of the ranger lifted the boat trailer into the driveway next door to where it was parked. when the midland police arrived,we all started discovering the parts lying in the street well before the crash site. it was determined that the hub cap came off first and rolled to the grass on the opposite side (4' north) of the van. the axle dust cover came off next and rolled to the opposite side of the street ( south), even with the boat. the axle bearing and seal were found 20' in front of the van so they probably came out next. the axle nut and keeper were found beside the boat in the grass. the wheel assembly referred earlier has everything still attached ( brake line, brake shoe, hub, lugs, caliper, everything!). i have kept these parts for your inspection in my home garage.. *ak
			08/18/1999
	Rear end is three quaters of an inch off line. when the brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the left. dealers has repaired the vehicle several times. also, transaxle seal is leaking. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
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	Within the first year of lease the front wheel drive hubs were found to be defective and needed to be replaced. *tt
12/10/2001
	While driving 4-wheel drive would shift into 2-wheel drive. dealer contacted, and had informed owner problem was due to how hubs were set on vacuum. please add vin.*ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
06/12/2002	28000	2
	Consumer stated when the engine was hot it was difficult to disengage the clutch . vehicle accelerated to 4000 rpms. when the clutch was engaged engine continued to operate excessively. when driving vehicle did not slow down. manufacturer's recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. the initial problem started some time ago when the cruise control was engaged. the problem ceased for a while. however, consumer was afraid to drive. and had it repaired. *ak
12/01/2001
	Clutch will stick and release unexpectedly, causing engine to stall during normal operation. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
		1	09/01/1999
	On previous 1997 ford ranger i had the same problem with the slave cylinder ford said that problem had been fixed but obviously it hasn't in my new truck i have the exact same problem in speaking with the repair man he stted that this problem has not been fixed and it is about every 15,000 to 25,000 miles when the slave cynder goes it is a two day job costing from $700 to $900. ford is burying their heads in the sand. now i am stuck whith this problem what are my rights? obviously there is a problem with ford manual transmin. many of my friends have the same problem. i also have a transfer case problem with my 4x4 it won't go in to four low and when it does i can't back the truck up now it's affecting 4 high. in addition something is wrong with my radio the volume f various and the radio it self if you shut it off and turn it back on it sometimes doesn't turn back on for a good mile or two and once i was putting my power window down and it shut off! this is a brand new truck it is all highway mile of smooth riding i don't know what to do i stuck paying for this thing to 2003 and i currently trying to look at other cars. my 1997 truck still has the clutch problem after it been replaced and once it was it was fine for 11,500 miles when i called the dealership on it they said it was fine without even looking at it when i brought it to them they said it was over the 12,000 mile and tough luck! i will never buy a ford again! please help! *ak
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POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
08/07/2007		1	02/01/2002
	Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery ii. while driving 30 mph he heard a banging noise under the gear shift area. the manufacturer stated that the u joint came apart which caused damage to the transmission. as of august 14, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. the current mileage was 129,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
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	The vehicle make a loud noise, the dealer stated the drive line had to be pulled out and greased once a year. *jb
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
05/01/2000		5	09/09/1999
	When shifting into first 3 gears gearshift pushes back first. then, it goes in gear, and vehicle lurches forward. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 5 times. dealer has replaced yoke and the synchronizer. however ,this did not remedy problem.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
01/07/2002		1	04/01/2099
	The truck started stalling when on the freeway trying to pass a trailer. an accident did not happen but it was a very close call.*ak
06/07/2002
	Vehicle jerks before accelerating from a stop at a good speed. once the vehicle is in motion it's back to normal. service technician stated driveshaft is a 38 and is too small for vehicle. overtime frontend will develop problems that can total the vehicle. please provide more information.*ak
03/01/2002
	When coming to a stop vehicle will jerk. took vehicle to mechanic, and they could not duplicate problem. there is a service bulletin on a rear driveshaft.
			03/01/2001
	Oil gauge sticks in cold weather, it will eventually work. there is a bump/clunk in rear end on initial acceleration and vehicle shakes at 70+ mph. *ak
01/01/2000		0
	Dome light inside of vehicle would stay on at all times, and run the battery down. also, dealership changed the driveshaft and transmission . when using transmission, consumer heard a noise. noise was not there at first until dealership replaced transmission.*ak
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	Faulty drivetrain; also, a connecting rod from engine pertruded through oil pan while driving at approximately 65 mph, causing engine to sieze and blow. *ak
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	When applying brakes vehicle would pull to left or to right. when driving at highway speeds consumer would hear loud/weired rubbing noise. consumer took vehicle to dealer. dealer felt noise was coming from driveline and front end alignment, but could not correct defect. *ak
08/18/1999		1	06/20/1999
	Drive shaft assembly and seal kit for drive shaft yoke failed. yh
			11/01/1998
	Caliper malfunction, shoes rubbing automatic transmission clunking when shifting from forward to reverse or vice versa
06/30/1999		2	04/01/1999
	When brakes heat up they pull severly left...have had it checked 4 times...replaced pads 3 times...checked rotors calipers...no fix yet...also driveshaft clunk noise after changing gear and accelerating...replaced driveshaft once no fix...now they say there is currently no fix. *ak
05/23/1999			01/01/1999
	I returned my truck to ford dealership complaining of a sharp clunking in the driveline when letting up on accelerator. the dealer added 1 qt of transmission fluid, ran computer diagnostics without any indication of a problem. it was requested that i take a dealership technician on a test drive to illustrate problem. the technician stated that the clunking was a normal transmission downshift. the clunking has not increased in intensity, but i am not convinced it is normal operation due to 1)the sharpness of the jolt and 2} co-workers exact same model truck does not exibit these symptoms. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/15/2003	70000	1	06/15/1999
	Manual transmission is extremely difficult to shift into first gear when stopped at a red light. if the vehicle is in motion, or slightly moving, it works fine. *la
06/01/2003	29000	0	10/10/2000
	Noise and grinding coming from drive shaft and/or transmission...this occurs when coming to a stop. also, electrical problems, like the door ajar light stays on and also the cab light stays on..i also had the brakes replaced and it still rumbles when using the brakes..causes the vehicle to veer to a certain side. *nlm
10/01/2000			05/01/1999
	Problem1: loud, obnoxious squawking sound from clutch area every time i engage into first gear, and sometimes when downshifting at slow speeds. ford has known about this problem since 1998 but still has not done anything to resolve it. problem2: my rear anti-lock brakes always lock up whenever it has rained or snowed. i have to slam them about 10 times to get them to stop locking up. this is very dangerous, and my dealership will not try to fix the problem because they say this is normal. i disagree because this has never happened to me on any other vehical with anti-lock breaks.
01/01/2001		1	09/07/1999
	Vehicle is drifting both forward and backward when put into gear, and when vehicle is turned off. also, braking system fails to engage under wet conditions, resulting in extended stopping distance. then, brake system would not disengage after start up of vehicle , resulting in a noise that comes from rear end of vehicle. ak dealer states drifting does not occur when parking brake is used, for a manual vehicle dealer states this is normal. brakes have locked up and have failed to release, on one occasion the consumer heard a loud dull clunk sound in the rear axle area and vehicle moved after that. consumer states vehicle moved back quickly in fast short spurts and then gave way rolling quickly backward, after that is stalled and was difficult to restart. slc
12/02/1999		1	08/01/1999
	When vehicle is parked and the manual shift is in gear after being parked a while the transmission slips/does not engage, and if the parking brake is not applied, then the vehicle rolls free as if in neutral
08/11/1999		1	08/01/1999
	Transmission mount retaining bolt loose(5turns); mount to transmission/exhaust bracket
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
12/22/2004	59102	1
	While merging onto the highway the 4x4 high light came on with the selector switch still in the 2-wheel drive position. stopped the truck immediately and restarted the truck. once more attempted to accelerate up to highway speed, when the 4x4 high light again flashed on and off. at approximately 50+ mph the truck slammed into 4x4 low. the selector switch remained in the 2-wheel drive position.
10/23/2004	72300	4
	The four wheel drive stinks it come in and out of four wheel drive and there is always something messed up in it.*ak
	45000	6
	Consumer placed vehicle in 4-wheel drive, but vehicle would not remain in that position. it would disengage out of the 4-wheel drive. took vehicle to the dealer, where the mechanic attempted to repair the vehicle six times, but the problem still exists. *ak
06/20/2000		1	07/01/1999
	Vehicle would not switch into 4wd when dealer notified i was told that i had to be in neutral to switch into 4 wheel drive. after three additional visits to the dealership the switch motor was finally replaced. dealer did not want to admit the problem was with vehicle.