Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 18347 | 12/01/2004 | 10014618 | Abs dtc c1233 and c1234 reversed in abs module. *eh | 05/05/2005 | |
| 0559 | 03/21/2005 | 10014692 | Spark knock during acceleration - 4.0l engine. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 0311 | 11/25/2003 | 10006305 | Recommended 12v switched accessory sources. this is a fisher service bulletin. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| 17265 | 10/01/2003 | 10004916 | Various powertrain control module (pcm) and/or instrument cluster electrical concerns. *tt | 01/20/2004 | |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 17779 | 05/01/2004 | 10008554 | Starter noise. *tt | 08/04/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/03/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the contact stated that there was a hole burnt through the wiring harness. the contact was informed of the failure while having a thermostat replaced by an independent mechanic. the contact was also informed that the failure could cause a fire. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not covered by warranty. the failure and current mileages were 62,000. | |||
| 12/03/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the contact stated that there was a hole burnt through the wiring harness. the contact was informed of the failure while having a thermostat replaced by an independent mechanic. the contact was also informed that the failure could cause a fire. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not covered by warranty. the failure and current mileages were 62,000. sm. | |||
| 12/03/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the contact stated there is a hole burnt through the wiring harness. the contact had a thermostat replaced on the vehicle and was told of the failure. the contact was told by their mechanic that the failure to the wiring harness could cause a fire. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told the failure was not covered. the failure mileage and current mileages were 62,000.rl | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Horn and winshield wipers come on when i turn on headlights on 2004 ford ranger xlt | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 25000 | ||
| Windshield wipers frequently either do not work at all or will stop working in the middle of operation. condition comes and goes with no apparent warning or trigger. condition occurs in all kinds of weather or operating conditions. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 108000 | ||
| Two days ago i needed to replace my fuel filter. after doing so i needed to reset the fuel shut off switch. the problem appeared to be solved, but it wasn't!! now my truck just stops running as i'm driving and i need to pull over and push the fuel switch again! when it stops all of my power is shut off...this is so frightning and extremely dangerous. it has happened twice just since i changed the filter two days ago. i'm afraid to even drive my truck now. it is obvious that the fuel shut off switch has a short in it. now i am going to have to pay a mechanic to look at it and who knows how much that will run me? shame on the ford motor company, i've always trusted them but i guess it's time to switch... | |||
| 06/03/2010 | 62224 | ||
| The inertia switch on my 2004 ford ranger tripped 4 times in one day, after i had it towed 30 miles, thinking my fuel pump had died. | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the windshield wipers turned on when the contact turned the headlights on. the wipers would not turn off. the horn also started honking and the windshield washer started spraying fluid. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not find a reason for the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the current mileage is approximately 90,500. | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | 09/01/2004 | |
| 2004 ford ranger, while driving engine shuts-off. *bf the consumer stated several dealers and auto shops were unable to duplicate the problem. *jb | |||
| 04/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| The inertia switch hs tripped itself a total of 5 times on my 2004 ford ranger, causing the car to shut down as i was driving. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/13/2006 | 45264 | 1 | 02/15/2004 |
| Problem with loss of all directional and abs/brake indicator on dashboard on my 2004 ford ranger pickup. when pulling out of stop onto a main thoroughfare, my directional quit working as i made the turn. i tried to click them manually, but to no avail...at the same time as i lost my directional, my abs/brake failure indicators illuminated on the dashboard. not only was i not able to signal a turn (at 20:00 hours), but other drivers could not see my hand signals because it was so dark. in the process of trying to make a turn (to return home), another driver honked at me (for lack of turn indication) and cut me off, causing me to jam on my brakes. with no abs available, i of course started to slide. i quickly let off the brake pedal to manually pump my brakes to slow down. i brought the vehicle to the local ford dealership the following day. the report from the dealership is as follows; customer reports abs light on', 'customer reports all directional inoperable. verified concern. found fuse #20-10amp blown, replaced fuse, blew again. found wiring on frame rail corroded and short to ground. repaired and checked, all ok'. *jb | |||