Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 04251 | 12/27/2004 | 10014165 | Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt | 04/28/2005 | |
| 16424 | 11/01/2002 | 10008351 | New tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service. *mj | 07/28/2004 | |
| 03235 | 11/24/2003 | 10008154 | Bed extender component replacement service tip. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 02232 | 11/25/2002 | 10008311 | Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit. *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 16253 | 09/01/2002 | 10008608 | Equipped with a hard tonneau cover. * mj | 08/09/2004 | |
| 03231 | 11/24/2003 | 16253 | 10008153 | Inoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover. *tt | 07/22/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 92000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. the contact noticed that the right rear passenger frame had rusted. both the dealer and manufacturer was notified who informed the contact that there were no related recalls and did not provide any other assistance. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 92,000. bw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Spare tire mount fell off truck going 50 mph. could have killed some one. mounts were totally rusted off. since then have had to weld frame several times to pass inspection. frame is not going to pass again this year on a truck with great engine, tires, brakes, etc. land fill here we come. something was very wrong with the steel used in this frame. there is nothing left. | |||
| 10/26/2012 | 31000 | ||
| Brought truck into service center for noise in front. raised truck to inspect---- complete undercariage rusted beyond belief,front to rear bolts, nuts, brackets,frame, shocks, etc. main concern is frame, brake lines --- had to have rear leaf spring support and bracket replaced because it was ready to break. had shocks replaced because they looked like they could bust at any time. this is a truck with less than 32,000 miles --- body still looks great but underneath is questionable is there a recall or something i can fall back on ???? | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 17000 | 1 | |
| While driving 25 mph the fiber glass cap that covers the pick up bed flipped up in the front, causing the hydraulic pistons to break free and fling into the road. this incident caused the cover to split straight down the middle. dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the problem. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 10/26/2007 | 1 | 1 | 10/28/2002 |
| Seat belt never stays connected ( pops out) all speeds. (5 yrs) i asked dealer about fixing he said my warranty expired buy a new one (ford does not care about safety after warranty date) the airbag light will stay on for a week then off for a month then repeat ( 5 yrs) door ajar light has never turned off (maybe it will burn out so i don't see it anymore) tailgate latch replaced 3 times ( dang that cheap plastic) front end realigned numerous times (anti nascar, always turns right) engine shudders bad few times a year(bad gas maybe once, others probably not) coil pack replaced twice (im still under 60,000 miles) rear window leaks also :) *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2002 ford ranger, seat belt come undone while driving. every time i drive the car, it comes undone at leased 5 times a day while driving every day since i bought the vehicle. went to ford and they wouldn't even look at it. just told me to buy a new one....which i couldn't afford, also the plastic handle on the tailgate breaks off every couple of years, and i have to replace it. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2008 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. when loading items into the vehicle, the contact noticed that both tailgate cables failed and caused the tailgate to slam down. the tailgate struck the bumper and was damaged. the contact believed that the failure could cause serious injury. she spoke with the ford dealer and manufacturer and they both declined to assist. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 86,000. | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 83100 | 1 | 10/15/2001 |
| While loading a generator onto the flat bed of a pick up truck with the tailgate down both of the support cables broke and caused the tailgate to fall down. both support cables showed signs of corrosion. no injury, except minor burns on consumer's arm and legs. dealer and manufacturer were notified. both informed the consumer that problem was not covered under a recall.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/06/2007 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. while performing self maintenance on the vehicle the contact noticed the frame was rusting. over the course of a few years the rusting has gotten progressively worse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. sm. | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loud noise coming from the exterior of the vehicle. suddenly, the spare tire well detached from its frame and onto the road. a replacement spare tire well was installed at a local repair shop. the vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the frame exhibited severe rust and corrosion. thus causing defects in the fuel tank strap and transmission cross beam. the brake line and shackles were also damaged. the vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 06/21/2008 | 130000 | 1 | |
| My son was traveling on a 4 lane state hwy at about 65 mph in the outside lane when the driver's side back tire flew off. he said all he remembers was that the trucks rear dropped on that side, spinning the truck to face the opposite direction, and causing it to rollover numerous times until it landed in the ditch on the opposite side of the hwy. not to mention it had to go up and embankment to get there. he could have been killed or seriously injured. dps , wrecker driver, my husband and my son could not find the tire, which still has the brake drum on it. upon inspection it was noted that left rear axle broke behind the flange where the lug nuts go. i am told this must be a defect because you rarely hear this happening. dps and wrecker driver stated that vehicle had good tires and looked as though it had been well taken care of. it is a 2002 ford ranger edge. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2003 | 6643 | 2 | 10/12/2002 |
| Truck pulls to the right especially at highway speeds. at times severe vibration and rubbing noise. safety definetly an issue when driving vehicle. more recently 4x4 engaged & truck tilted to front right and made loud grinding noise, could only drive 5mph or so. put in reverse and was able to drive it at highway speeds but still pulls, vibrates and is getting worse. now, a oil leak found. also, anti lock brakes are locking up. fan motor cooler not working correctly. *ak | |||
| 11/09/2002 | |||
| Consumer states when driving 60mph the vehicle shakes violently, and the wheels leaves the pavement. please provide any additional information. ts | |||
| 07/28/2002 | 3 | 07/01/2002 | |
| We, in good faith, purchased a new 2002 ford ranger, edge edition from your robstown texas dealership on 7/12/2002. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 07/31/2012 | 106596 | 1 | |
| A loud thunk, rear driver's side dropped, immediate stop at mechanic's shop, extensive frame rust and riveted construction of shackle bracket hangers and shackle bracket had caused the shackle bracket hanger to break from the frame. the spring was shoved up against the truck's bed. at highway speed this could have been deadly. mechanic said both shackle bracket hangers and shackle brackets would need replacement with probably new metal welded to the frame to ensure the new shackle bracket hangers would be stable. also, mechanic stated the frame was rusted to a greater degree than usual even for new england. with 107000 miles, this should be unacceptable for us. there are accidents and deaths waiting to happen. there has to be something done. more to come once i go to the welding shop today (8/1/2013). read online ranger forums to see how prevalent this frame rot issue is. *tr | |||