Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 18583 | 04/01/2005 | 10017886 | No start/hard start/rough running during cold weather - incorrect seasonal fuel blend. *tt | 12/06/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 06166 | 10021051 | Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb | 02/27/2007 | ||
| 06116 | 01/01/2006 | 10020173 | Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt | 08/03/2006 | |
| 05263 | 01/01/2005 | 10018950 | Mil on with various misfire related dtc's p0300-p0306 and p0316 - 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/24/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford ranger. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the engine misfired, causing the vehicle to rough idle and stall. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. the test results concluded that the vehicle needed a tune-up. the tune-up was performed however, the failure was not corrected. the contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic where a second diagnostic was performed, concluding that the vehicle was in need of a tune-up. the vehicle was not further serviced. the failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 01/24/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford ranger. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the engine misfired, causing the vehicle to rough idle and stall. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. the test results concluded that the vehicle needed a tune-up. the tune-up was performed however, the failure was not corrected. the contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic where a second diagnostic was performed, concluding that the vehicle was in need of a tune-up. the vehicle was not further serviced. the failure mileage was 160,000. kmj | |||
| 01/24/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford ranger. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the engine will misfired causing the vehicle to rough idle and stall. the contact took the vehicle to local mechanic for diagnostic test. the test results stated the vehicle needed a turn up. after the tune up vehicle continued to misfire and stall. the contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic for another diagnostic test and the test results stated the vehicle needed another tune up. the failure mileage was 160,000. jo | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 34000 | ||
| 2006 ford ranger 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. mil on various misfire related dtc's p0300 - po306 and p0316 ford technical service bulletin reference number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05 my 2006 ranger with 35000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this tsb. this malfunction causes the mil lamp to continually display trouble codes p0302 and p0316. because of this, my vehicle will not pass the ny state emissions inspection. the tsb states that if diagnostic tests indicate an engine exhaust valve seat recession, the cylinder heads will need to be replaced. i brought the vehicle to a ford dealership. they did the diagnosis and stated that the issue seemed to be the one outlined in the tsb. they also stated that the parts were not covered by either the new vehicle or emissions warranty coverage. i called teh ford consumer hotline & recieved the same information. | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 21219 | 8 | 05/21/2006 |
| No event leading up to failure. engine just quit. no warning of any kind. engine would quit and operator would have to wait before restarting. at one point the vehicle did not restart without the help of a dealership mechanic several dealerships replaced the fuel pump. fuel pump replaced twice. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 34000 | ||
| 2006 ford ranger 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. mil on various misfire related dtc's p0300 - po306 and p0316 ford technical service bulletin reference number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05 my 2006 ranger with 35000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this tsb. this malfunction causes the mil lamp to continually display trouble codes p0302 and p0316. because of this, my vehicle will not pass the ny state emissions inspection. the tsb states that if diagnostic tests indicate an engine exhaust valve seat recession, the cylinder heads will need to be replaced. i brought the vehicle to a ford dealership. they did the diagnosis and stated that the issue seemed to be the one outlined in the tsb. they also stated that the parts were not covered by either the new vehicle or emissions warranty coverage. i called teh ford consumer hotline & recieved the same information. | |||
| 03/06/2008 | 88000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford ranger. the contact stated that the engine stalled intermittently and the check engine light continuously illuminates on the instrument panel. the failures were caused by the head in the engine. the dealer is aware of the failure, but will not assist. the failure mileage was 88,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 300 | 6 | 04/18/2006 |
| I bought my truck brand new last month on april 18th i have just over 1000 miles on it and within the first 400 miles i had problems with starting the truck, when i turn the key most of the time it starts, but occasionally if i let go of the key about the time it normally starts the engine dies and once when i attempted to start it again i heard the starter make the noise like it does if you turn the key and the engine is already running. also my transmission will occasionally jerk when it shifts gears. i took the truck back to the dealer where i bought it at and they told me that the tech drove it and the shop manager drove it too and they could not reproduce the problem. i am still having this problem, i would hate to have the problem continue after the warranty expires and then i am stuck with a huge bill to fix it. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/20/2011 | 69440 | ||
| Vehicle stalled in middle of an intersection at 46,00 miles and was found to have lean codes p0171 and p0174-they replaced the intertia switch. vehicle went in for service and a po306 cylinder misfire, but paperwork stated could not duplicate. after repair, vehicle kept giving me the check engine light if i filled the tank up with gas, but would clear itself before i would get to the dealer. one day i am makeing a left hand turn and the check engine light had come on about 5 minutes before. the ford ranger sputters across the intersection and then speed up very fast. ii was lucky not to get smashed,as the light changed while my vehicle was sputtering. i immediatly took my truck to my trusted auto technician (not a ford dealership)who told me i had po codes po304 and po316.the tech provided me with tsb number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05-(they knew my vehicle would fail before i purchased it!) the tsb states 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. mil on various misfire related dtc's p0300 - po306 and p0316 issue 12/31/05 my 2006 ranger with 69,000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this tsb. this malfunction causes the mil lamp to continually display trouble codes p0302 and p0316. because of this, my vehicle will not pass the ca state emissions inspection. the tsb states that if diagnostic tests indicate an engine exhaust valve seat recession, the cylinder heads will need to be replaced with the new service heads and is to be covered under emission warranty. i took the vehicle to the ford dealership. pacfic ford redid the diagnosis and stated the issue was outlined in the tsb. they also stated that the parts were not covered by either the new vehicle or emissions warranty coverage. i called the ford crc and was told there was nothing they could do to assist with payment to correct their defective part. the failure is not being corrected at this time. | |||