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Vehicle experienced a under hood fire while traveling at 30 mph on the street, local fire dept. Arrived to extinguish the fire. Dealer/mfr's was not notified at this time. Please provide any further details:
Starting problems.*sd
Electrical system failure.
A short in ignition coil, resulted in an electrical fire.
Truck caught on fire for no reaosn. It was being warmed up.
While driving vehicle will stop, and there are no power brakes or power steering. Consumer took vehicle to deaelr, and they replaced parts for camshaft and distibutor . Second time a mechanic said it wassame problem, and that those parts that were replaced should neverhave been replaced unless there was a manufacturer's defect.
It is very hard to get the key into the ignition and hard to get key out of ignition. The ignition switch is very loose and moves in and out. The dealer has not been notified about the problem.
Ignition system died without warning, sensor and module failed
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, when you turn the switch off the switch stay on causing the battery to die.
Vehicle keeps engaging trying to start itself without a key.vehicle bounces forward until it hits something to stop it. Manufacturer, and dealer never heard ofproblem to find a remedy. Consumer added a toggle switch onwire that runs from solenoid relay tostarter to keep it from starting itself.
Vehicled had been parked for about 7 hours and engine caught onfire.fire inspector said itmay have been blower resistor.
Wiring harness shorted out.
When driving and upon turning the headlights on, the headlights will flash off and on for no apparent resason. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Smoke odor from wiring harness, causing vehicle to fill with smoke/poor visibility. *sd
Short in steering column wiring causes turn signals to operate on an intermittent basis.*aw
While driving, smoke in passenger compartment, no interior lights or radio. Later discovered no stop lights or running lights. Replaced headlight switch and underdash fuses. Headlight switch burned and broken, vehicle headlight wire harness melted near one connector. Ford service shop had to replace headlight switch twice because of first replacement dimmer rheostat failure.
Vehicle continually experiences electrical problems causing light flickering, on two occasions the dashboard harness showed signs of melting and burning due to failure. *mjs
Had parked & left vehicle.windows were rolled up.vehicle caught on fire over night & was totaled.dashboard was burned badly.
Throttle stuck at high rpms and gas pedal stuck to the floorhad to turn off the ignition before it blew up my truck.this was supposed to have been repaired in january by ford in ventura and now it is happening again this has happened to so many rangers and one of us owners of will wind up killed.fix this please
The vehicle caught on fire while driving.the dealer had been notified.tswhen the consumer lifted the hood, he viewed the flames coming from the passenger side engine compartment.scc
-the contact's 1993 ford ranger caught on fire.there were no warnings prior to the incident. The contact was traveling approximately 65 mph with an odometer reading of 84000 at the time of the failure. The contact purchased the vehicle on 11/7/06 from a private owner.the throw-out bearing was replaced on 11/9/06. The road conditions were dry and clear.the vehicle sputtered sothe contact pulled off the highway. The vehicle lost power, and a fire started under the hood of the vehicle. Passenger compartment also caught on fire and was destroyed.updated 03/02/07.
Unexpected fire under hood after turning the defroster switch on.while driving in a parking garage my nephew who was driving at the time turned the defroster switch on and all of a sudden there was smoke bellowing out of the vents into the ford ranger pk/u cab.he pulled over to the side of the lot and someone ran up to him and told him to get out of the pk/u because he saw fire coming from under the hood.the guy was carrying a fire extinguished. He told my nephew to slowly lift the hood while he began to extinguish the fire under the hood.the flames where very intense that it melted the heater core cover, wiring, the a/c motor and fan and paint on the inside and out side of vehicle.it also melted the inside of the dash board where the on the other side would be your glove compartment.in the meantime nephew called 911 and fire dept was dispatched and they got there few minutes later and the fire had been put out already but as a precaution they foamed the car engine and unhooked the battery.he was told to not start the truck again and have it flat bedded to garage for inspection and possible repair.i called ford and they took report which will take 7-10 days to get inspector here in fl to look at vehicle.this was a 1993 ford ranger, 2 door,stand bed, 4cyl, manual.this truck just burst into flames with the only cause that mechanics have found so far was the motor burned from the inside out and heated so much that it melted the brackets holding in place and when it hit the heat core it melted it and also the fan motor is melted and adhered permanently to this heat core now on the outside.my brother owns this vehicle since i gave it to him 1 yr ago but they are still family and their safety is a concern to me.this should not have happened and this is as the mechanic claims almost 99% sure it is defective parts.the heat was so intensive even thought it was only for a few mins if that to due so much damage like it did.
Had to pay for a fix that ford knew about, tsb 21-16?, to stop a thumping sound in the passenger side floorboard.the dealer installed a vehicle bypass kit in the cooling system to stop the thumping sound in the passenger side floorboard.i paid $222 to fix a problem that ford should have fixed during a recall.it happened so much that they had a tsb on the problem and i found out the fix on fordranger.com.should this problem been fixed as a recall?
The engine oil seals in front and back leak significantly and the timing chain is affected.
While driving vehicle will stop, and there are no power brakes or power steering. Consumer took vehicle to deaelr, and they replaced parts for camshaft and distibutor . Second time a mechanic said it wassame problem, and that those parts that were replaced should neverhave been replaced unless there was a manufacturer's defect.
Vehicle fire. *sd
Engined overheated ruined head, head now needs replaces
Windshield wipers do not work, especially in heavy rain; motor makes loud noise; also, exhaust system failed, catalytic converter caught fire;abs totally failed
Dealer refuse to correct the problem, recall #95s29
Truck went up in flames while it was parked. Source of fire unknown. Please describe.
The engine wires arch due to design causing vehicle to run rough.
Windshield wipers do not work, especially in heavy rain; motor makes loud noise; also, exhaust system failed, catalytic converter caught fire;abs totally failed
Consumer went to turnventilation fan onand smelled smokecoming from inside of vehicle.vehicle was on fire,fire department was called out.the fire started for the second time while the consumer was traveling home and damaged the vehicle completrly.
Car jack bent when it reached a certain height and stuck in position tt consumer states he had to physically get underneath the vehicle because placement required of jack to properly jack up vehicle, jack placement required by manufacturer is directly underneath vehicle.
3rd brake light (upper cab) has overheated and caused small fire in brake light housing.
Brake light switch broke for the second time and needs replacement. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Cruise control does not turn off when brake engaged.
One lens of the fog lights fell off the vehicle while in motion, and the owner mistakenly ran over it. Dealer indicated that fog lights have to be replaced.
There is a lens on the vehicle that is called a fog lens cover that randomly falls off the vehicle at any given time.first the passenger side, then the driver side fog lenses fell off the vehicle.
While driving in the evening the lights started to blink off and on. Shortest duration about 2 seconds. Longest duration about 20 seconds with lights off resulting and my having to pull off to the side of the road without anylights at all. Hitting bumps doesn't seem to cause a problem, so i assume it isn't a loose component. This has happened many times since then on smooth dry pavement. It happens on highbeam and lowbeam. More often with highbeam on. I have also tested the problem sitting still in the driveway. The same thing happens. The problem seems to be getting progressively worse with time.
Headlight lens over time becomes less clear, to point that light output is decreased, presenting a safety hazard.local parts dealer said this is common in ranger and mustang, but i am noticing this with tarus also.dealer wants $120.00 + for each.considered a collison part.problem is part is made of plastic and sun must be destroying plastic.better when headlight lens were glass.
Rear brake lines rub on shock absorbers, not avoidable. Extreme wear evident.also, headlights flash uncontrolably, suspected headlight switch replacement.
1993 ford ranger fuel filler tube is made of steel and mounted so road salt can corrode it.fuel filler tube leaks gasoline on pavement every time i refuel.part is $429 plus install.leaking fuel at the gasoline station seems dangerous, would you agree?
Consumer drove pickup 2 wheel drive to store park it in a parking lot came back out to get in pickup was on fire. Tt
Noticedgasoline runs from under truck when tank is filled up with gas.on 11/30/2010, filler neck onfuel tank cracked profusely as well as fuel inductor line; fuel was pouring out under truck as i watched the gas gauge go from 1/4 of a tank full to empty in 2 seconds. Dealer indicates that original fuel inductor lines (that fits on top of tank)and tank are no longer available from ford dealer. Entire fuel system must be replaced.
Fuel filler neck has split at the tank connection bend. Fuel leaks profusely out of this split when tank is filled. When the tank reaches full capacity, the fuel filler outer hose fills up partially. The fuel in the outer hose then leaks out onto the tank and ground. I am repeating this claim for 2 separate vehicles, a '93 and a '94.
Defectve fuel inertia switch caused momentum to build enoughto flip truck over 5 times, coming to rest on its roof.
Cruise control engaged in fifth gear at 35mph, down shifted into second gear, depressed clutch to release the clutch, fuel shut off did not release impact 12:00
Gas leaking from 93 ford ranger after it is filled up with fuel.the hose around the filler neck is cracked.there is also a strong smell of fuel for a couple of days following filling up the vehicle.
While driving could smell gasoline fumes inside of vehicle.stopped vehicleandchecked beneathvehicle. Noticed fuel was leaking onground. Took to dealership, and mechanic noticedfuel tank was cracked which causedfuel to leak out.fuel tank was plastic , and mechanic replaced it with another type.
Fuel tank, made of plastic,causes fuel to leak out of the tank from the seams. Contactedmanufacturer & the dealer.
Leak developed due to crack in top of plastic fuel tank. Crack was located under support strap. Tanks are currently back ordered from factory which insinuates a problem may exist. Properly engineered and installed plastic components not exposed to uv or impact damage should not fail after seven years.
Plastic fuel tank spontaneously split at a seam near the top of the tank, dumping fuel into an attatched garage.there has never been any trauma to this vechicle.this resulted in a life threating situation for my family.fortunately, there was not an ignition agent present.please investage. I contacted ford and they did not seem to care.the cost to repair the defect was about $500.00.i still have the defective tank.
The fuel tank cracked on the upper portion of the tank in the area where the middle strap crossed the tank which was leaking fuel.gallons of fuel leaked as the consumer was driving.the dealer suggested that consumer replaced the fuel pump.the consumer obtained the defective fuel tank and found no problem with the fuel pump. *scc
Fuel tank crack on the upper portion of the tank in the area where the middle strap crosses the tank.contacted ford motor co., no recalls, therefore, no assistance with the purchase of a new fuel tank, only available from the manufacturer at $335.72.i have owned this truck since new, and it has never been abused or driven over rough terrain to warrant a fuel tank cracking and leaking.
Gas leaks from the filler neck and tank when refueling. The scent of gasoline lingers for a couple of days after fillup.the amount of fuel lost about 1/2 to 1 gallon.there is the potential for a possible fire since this occurs at the gas station, from static electricity or heat from the catalytic converter. This truck has never been involved in an accident or used off road.i am a personal friend of the original owner, who sold the truck to my brother whom i obtained the truck from.
The fuel tank was cracked on the side.
The fuel tank filler seal cracked, causing the fuel to leak out, almost causing a fire.cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Neck on plastic fuel tank cracked - fuel leaking all under truck & on floor of garage. Problem was noticed when i started to move truck to go to work.after backing truck out of garage and seeing fuel on floor, i called a for a tow.dealer indicates that plastic fuel tank has cracked for no apparent reason.no indication of impact. Original fuel tank is nolonger availiable from ford.a new style (dealer indicates new style tank and fuel fill are required) repalcement is being ordered and installed by the dealer.what would make a fuel tank crack without some type of inpact? i looked under the truck and a large area of the underside was covered with fuel.i think i was lucky not to have a fire in my house when i started the truck.i had just filled up the tank and there was a circle of fuel about 2ft. Across on the floor of the garage.
While filling up gas tanka hose which is connected to the tank began to leak. Please provide any additional information.nlm
Gas leaking from 93 ford ranger after it is filled up with fuel.the hose around the filler neck is cracked.there is also a strong smell of fuel for a couple of days following filling up the vehicle.
Fuel tank replace due to leakage.believe that leakage was result of hole worn in plastic tank by metal holding strap.strap may have fitted too tightly by manufacturer.
My 1993 ford ranger 4wheel drive pick up suddenly started leaking gas. The dealership told me that the gas tank separated and thats what caused the leak. This vehicle is 4wheel drive, but i never take it off roads and i live in a very temperate climate (the bay area). We have no extreme cold or heat and i find it hard to believe this is normal. I want to make sure this is not some defect.
Gas tank cracked at 86000 miles can't hold more then half a tank.transmission wearing out and driven lightly never used the bed of truck to carry things mainly freeway miles
Passenger and driver door will stay locked, when locked doors will come open.tt
While drivinghood blew open due tohood latch being defective.
While driving on freeway, w/cause unknow hood latch failed, allowing hood to fly up, blocking drivers vision. Please describe details.
The contact owns 1993 ford ranger. While the vehicle was parked the contact tried to apply the parking brake and it would lock in place. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was a recall on that year, make and model but his vehicle was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The parking brake has continually failed to engage and slips when attempting to engage the brake foot pedal.it was worked on previously when the truck was still under warranty.noticing the nhtsa site this apparently is a problem with all rangers.i believe a wedge was put in my truck at gateway lincoln-mercury, but this has not solved the problem.
Parking brake does not hold on steep inclines.nlm
Dt: a recall wa sissuedbut this vehiclewasnot included due to vin.whenapplying emergency brake it didn't work and it allowed the vehicle to roll freely. This was for a manuel transmission when parking on a hill.had to leave the gear and turn the wheels depending onwhich way parked. And hope of course it wouldn'troll into another vehicle. This recently happened onjuly 25, 2005.
Truck rolled away twice when parked due to emergency brake failure.
I never received any recall notification on nhtsa campaign idnumber 06e026000.the wedge alluded to in nhtsarecall was installed on the truck and did not solve the problem.the emergency brake would still not lock into place, and now did not work at all.
Vehicle rolled with parking brake on, door hit wall and bashed it in, recall that relates.tt
Brake booster installing mechanic did not refill master cylinder reservoir. Consumer went to dealer for recalls 94s91 and 96s35, regarding parking brake and cruise control, consumer states on the way home after repairs the emergency brake warning light illuminated, consumer was able to turn it off by pulling the brake release knob, within a mile it came back on and would not go off without pulling up on the emergency brake pedal, to keep the light off it was necessary to drive with one foot under the emergency brake pedal, later that evening consumer applied to emergency brake and it would not release, consumer found a plastic wedge crosswise in the emergency brake mechanism, next morning consumer found the brake master cylinder was out of fluid and the throttle and cruise control cables were out of their guides, later consumer attempted to set cruise control and it would not work, all these failures occurred only after 20 miles after recall repairs were completed.
Parking wedge was improperly installed.
Emergency brake recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts (94v-169).
While applying the emergencybrake it failed, causing the vehicle to rolldown. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanicdetermined that a wedge needed to be installed.
Emergency parking brake failed prior to/after recall repairs (94v-169).
Recall 94v169000/1. Emergency parking brake does not release at the wheels when applied. Dealer contacted and vehicle does not comply to recall. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
On 1-20-04, i started my vehicle to warm up.i had the emergency brake engaged.however, the emergency brake system failed and the vehicle rolled down my driveway, into my neighbors driveway, and hit their trailer and garage, causing damage to their property and my vehicle.after investigating, i have found that there had been a recall on my vehicle for the emergency brakes, for the same problem that caused my vehicle emergency brake system to fail. However i had never received notification of the recall.in fact, as of the date i am filing this complaint, i called ford dealership in owensboro, ky and was told by an employee in the service department that there were not any recalls on ford rangers that they were aware.
Applied the emergency brake and vehicle rolled backwards, vehicle lost control, hitting wire to service pole.tt
When parked and emergency brake applied vehicle will roll in either direction if parked at a slight incline or down grade.consumer is aware there is a campaign 94591 relating to the condition.additional leaves are building up in the heater compartment.
Emergency brake failed. Vehicle was on about a 30-degree hill facing uphill, manual transmission was in neutral with parking brake set. Vehicle driver was not in vehicle when a loud pop was heard and vehicle began rolling downhill. Previous recall of installing a wedge was performed. Wedge still in place.system is unreliable.
94s91 recall for emergency brake parts unavailable since march.tt
Consumer complained of an emergency brake problem. Consumer received recall 94v169001 concerning emergency parkingbrake: mechanical.consumer was never informed of the recall. When consumer stepped on the brake pedal it dropped all the way to the floor, if he repeated this it would eventually catch.parking brake pedal occasionally does not engage.the problem occurs frequently.*tc
The rear brake cable goes though a oblong hole in the frame. In my 1993 ford ranger the oblong hole edge is now razor sharpe. This can cause a fatique crack leading to frame failure. I used rtv to try to keep the cable away from the edge of the hole. The frame hole is now too sharp for me to mess with. I do not want to get cut. About 1995 i called ford and ask about a new cable. I was told no deal.
Transmission jumped out of gear, parking brake failed to hold,resulting in accident, prior to recall.(94v169) *tw
On my 1993 ford ranger,my brake & clutch mounting bracket failed due to stress fracture of welds. This caused lose of brakes and use of clutch. Ford has a recall on failure of studs on the power brake booster that is mounted on this bracket, but nothing on the failure of the bracket.
Was driving around 50 to 55 mph when i seen smoke coming from truckso i pulled over to see what was wrong and seen transmission fluid pouring out of transmission onto exhaust pipethis has happen twice now don,t know why coming from front of transmission auto3.0 engine only wheni kick it in overdrive ithappens.
Throttle stuck at high rpms and gas pedal stuck to the floorhad to turn off the ignition before it blew up my truck.this was supposed to have been repaired in january by ford in ventura and now it is happening again this has happened to so many rangers and one of us owners of will wind up killed.fix this please
Gas tank cracked at 86000 miles can't hold more then half a tank.transmission wearing out and driven lightly never used the bed of truck to carry things mainly freeway miles
Transmission thumps from dead stop to acceleration. Problem has occurred from approach 20,000 miles, dealer installed new driveshaft, problem resumed at approach 40,000 (just after warranty expired).problem goes away for a day or two after trans.fluid is changed. Vehicle currently has 120,000 miles. Many transmission shops consulted, no suqqestions.
The truck slips from park into drive and it rolls by itself.tt when vehicle is parked and emergency brake is on, vehicle will roll by itself.
Transmission failed.
While driving vehicle on the highway at 65 mph transmission failed and driver was unable to control the vehicle.the vehicle spun out of control and the driver and vehicle ended up in the ditch.fortunately, there were no other cars nearby and the driver was not injured.the vehicle was towed to kirk ford sales inc. Who stated that the transmission failure was caused because all of the oil leaked out of the transmission and that ford ranger pickups for particular years had that problem because the transmission plugs were made of plastic and either leaked or fell out.driver had no indication prior to accident that transmission was leaking and never saw any leakage of transmission fluid when the vehicle was parked.the vehicle was operating normally before the accident.
While driving the rear axle at the connection point to the left rear wheel snapped in half and wheel fell off,causing truck to roll over 2 times.
While driving about (35) mph the front axle broke,causing the driver's side wheel to break lose.,driver lost control of vehicle and landed in a pond. Vehicle will be looked at by manufacturer'srepresentative.
Clutch and transmission failed causing the vehicle to stop while driving.
Clutch burnt.
Manual transmission clutch will stick while trying to engage gears.tt
Shifter knob breaks off while shifting transmission.
Replace clutch plate cylinder, due to an acceleration problem.tt
Maual transmission failed; bearings burned out/plugs fell out and leaks fluid.
Clutch and transmission failed causing the vehicle to stop while driving.
The truck slips from park into drive and it rolls by itself.tt when vehicle is parked and emergency brake is on, vehicle will roll by itself.
Standard transmission failure.tt
Transmission kept leaking fluid...could not find source...finally failed...ford dealer said it could not be repaired and they would have to replace it...several ford ranger sites on internet address the problem with the ranger (aka mazda) manual transmission...there are three rubber plugs in the top which deterioate, causing leakage...it gives a part number (metal plugs) to replace them...ford dealer denied any knowledge of the problem..
The transmission jumps out of the brake gear.
Seat belt ondriver's side disconnected when a bump was hit. Dealer will be contacted.
Drivers seat belt did not lock upon impact in acciden, resulting in an injury.tt
While traveling on interstate another vehicle merged without prior warning.consumer applied his brakes, and seatbelt on driver'sside broke.
Frontal collision with another vehicle, impact was below 45 mph. Seat belt failed to hold, and driversustained severe injuries.both the driver and passenger seat belts failed and the driver and the passenger suffered sever injuries .the driver of v1 was injured and reportedly died about 2 hours later.
Driver's seat belt latch malfucntioned, causing seatbelt not to latch. Thiswont protect the driver in event ofcrash.
Driver's side seat belt does not latch intohousing. Also,seat tbelthas to be snapped in onpassenger's side. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle got out of control while traveling at highway speed of 50 mph onwet road, causingvehicle to go over an embankment and rollover. Upon impact, passenger's seat belt failed to lock in place. Manufacturernotified.
While driving vehicle, back of seat collapsed when a bolt broke and i temporarily lost control.vehicle could not be driven afterwards, and had to be towed.ford motor company refuses to repair unless i pay for it.
While stopping at stop light vehicle was struck from rear by drunk driver and front seatbacks failed upon impact,causing driver's/front passenger's heads to thrust through rear window. They suffered whiplash injuries and facial cuts.
While drivingdriver's seatback bolt broke, causing the seat to fall backwards, which could have caused a loss of vehicle control.common problem.bolt which holds driver's seat up right shraded off.the seat back fell horizontally while the driver was trying to reach for seat belt over his shoulder.
Both front split bench seat rest collapsed during rearend collision; seat rest was laying flat with occupants; vehicle was stopped; caused accident.ttthere were two injuries in accident.
Driver's seatback collapsed while driving caused by broken bolt on seat.tt
Failure on the passenger side seat, consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the passenger side seat did not lock, causing injures to the passenger.
Drivers seat broke when hit from rear, causing head damage. *et
While driving and approaching highway speed, drivers seatback collapsed without warning. Tt
Right rear brake cable rubs on right rear shock absorber and has worn through the cable covering so that metal inside cable is exposed.
Rear brakes lock generally in cold, snowy and rainy weather.linings have been replaced on three occasions.
- the contact called regarding the1993 ford ranger.the contact was traveling at40 mph andthe rear end of the vehicle suddenly came crashing down and severed the brake line, there were no warning indicators.the contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop.the vehicle was diagnosed as havingcorroded rear shackles.the front and rear shackles were replaced as well as the brakes.updated 2/27/2007 -
On my 1993 ford ranger,my brake & clutch mounting bracket failed due to stress fracture of welds. This caused lose of brakes and use of clutch. Ford has a recall on failure of studs on the power brake booster that is mounted on this bracket, but nothing on the failure of the bracket.
Consumer was driving apply the brake went to the floor have abs anti-lock brake .tt
While driving the vehicle the brakes locked up and the vehicle went off the road.
Abs system failure.tt
On two previous occasions the accelerator stuck - mid 1998 - one on a freeway on ramp and the other while acceleration while traveling 65 mph on the freeway.i put the vehicle into neutral and turned off the engine when stopped - it was fine upon being restarted. I took it into a shop but they were unable to find anything apparently wrong.on july 19,1999, while traveling 65 mph on the freeway, i briefly accelerated.the accelerator again stuck. I tapped on the brake to check if that would help. (i was not using cruise control and seldom use it.)the vehicle continued to accelerate.i then put the gear into neutral - it was an automatic.the wheels then froze/locked which caused the truck to skid and then rollover 1 1/2times.i did not apply the brakes however there were skid marks on the roadway.the truck has been well maintained and other than this problem free.
Braking reduced by 60 percent whenever vehicle is driven on wet roads. (2nd vehicle on 509400)
Windshield wipers do not work, especially in heavy rain; motor makes loud noise; also, exhaust system failed, catalytic converter caught fire;abs totally failed
Abs locked up, had an accident. (please give more details).tt
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes left rear brakes keep locking up in cold weather.
Abs brakes failed 8 times, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal on wet pavement or roads which have gravel the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to skid to a stop.
Anti-lock brakes lock up, causing loss of control/skidding.*skd
A week after purchasing the truck, the abs light keeps coming on,upon applying the brakes,pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes;took to dealer,couldn't find the problem,took it backfound that the rotorsand drums needed to be replaced .please describe .
Braking system failure, vehicle surges forward when braking, equipped with abs brakes.tt
Vehicle collision due to anti lock brake failure.
This is an ongoing problem it has been 4 yrs. Left rearanti-lock brakes will lock up.
Possible equipped with abs system, when brakes applied, noticed vibration and pulsation in brake pedal.tt
The defective rear right shock absorber rubs against the brake cable, causing more wear and tear on the cable , which may lead to brake fluidleakage, causing the brakes to be inoperative.
When truck is cold or rain the brake locks up .tt
Brakes and rotors continually fail.
Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes applied. *sd
Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd
Having problem with the emergency parking brake, there is something that is leaking on the front wheel .tt
Abs, right front disc pad came off vehicle while driving.
A week after purchasing the truck, the abs light keeps coming on,upon applying the brakes,pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes;took to dealer,couldn't find the problem,took it backfound that the rotorsand drums needed to be replaced .please describe .
Brakes and rotors continually fail.
Upon making a quick stop vehicle vibrates and brakes pulsate. Due to wear of front brake rotors. No response from anti lock brakes.tt
Brake rotors warped, causing vehicle to pull to one side.*skd
In wet conditions the defective rear brakes malfunction, causing the rear wheel to lock up and extended stopping distance.. Dealer replaced 2 brake master cylinders. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Rear brakes locking during wet weather due to faulty brake shoes. Nlm
Rear brakes locked up 4 times, causing loss of control and 1 accident. *skd
Rear brake lines rub on shock absorbers, not avoidable. Extreme wear evident.also, headlights flash uncontrolably, suspected headlight switch replacement.
A week after purchasing the truck, the abs light keeps coming on,upon applying the brakes,pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes;took to dealer,couldn't find the problem,took it backfound that the rotorsand drums needed to be replaced .please describe .
Rear brake lining replaced due to rear brakes locking up. *sd
A plastic clip that holds the wire from the differential sensor to the abs system to the emergency brake cable on the left rear of vehicle rubs the metal brake line at the frame and wore a hole in the line causing loss of brake fluid.no accident resulted but total brake failure resulted.
Right rear brake cable rubs on right rear shock absorber and has worn through the cable covering so that metal inside cable is exposed.
In wet conditions the defective rear brakes malfunction, causing the rear wheel to lock up and extended stopping distance.. Dealer replaced 2 brake master cylinders. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Failure of the brake power assist,causing the consumer to have a accident.
Dealer does not have parts available to repair recall no 96v024000, for primary booster. Dealer has said it would take up to 2 weeks to get parts.
The dealership has had no parts available since 2-29-96. Please describe.
Brake booster installing mechanic did not refill master cylinder reservoir. Consumer went to dealer for recalls 94s91 and 96s35, regarding parking brake and cruise control, consumer states on the way home after repairs the emergency brake warning light illuminated, consumer was able to turn it off by pulling the brake release knob, within a mile it came back on and would not go off without pulling up on the emergency brake pedal, to keep the light off it was necessary to drive with one foot under the emergency brake pedal, later that evening consumer applied to emergency brake and it would not release, consumer found a plastic wedge crosswise in the emergency brake mechanism, next morning consumer found the brake master cylinder was out of fluid and the throttle and cruise control cables were out of their guides, later consumer attempted to set cruise control and it would not work, all these failures occurred only after 20 miles after recall repairs were completed.
The dealership did not have the parts when he was told to come in (96v0024.001).
Recall repair work on the brake booster can not be completed due to lack of parts.
The contact owns a 1993 ford ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic noticed that the steering coupler was fractured in multiple places and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Turning the corner on a back road when steering yoke came off causing loss of vehicle control.tt
Vehicle got out of control while traveling at highway speed of 50 mph onwet road, causingvehicle to go over an embankment and rollover. Upon impact, passenger's seat belt failed to lock in place. Manufacturernotified.
Power steering belt slips when wet, causing loss of power steering due to lack of splash guards in engine compartment. *dh
On my 1993 ford ranger,my brake & clutch mounting bracket failed due to stress fracture of welds. This caused lose of brakes and use of clutch. Ford has a recall on failure of studs on the power brake booster that is mounted on this bracket, but nothing on the failure of the bracket.
The frame has rusted until the truck is no longer drivable. It is four wheel drive and i have already replaced the rear spring shackles when they rusted out in 2006. I bolted a piece of angle to the transmission support to repair it after it rusted into and dropped the transmissiom and twisted the drive shaft into while driving down the roadi took it up on 2/9/2012 to get a new exhaust put on it and and got a call from the service garage to come look at the under carraige of the truck. The bed has a rusted out support, the transmission support crossmember is rusted into on the other side from where i repaired it before and the front support crossmember under the radiator is rusted out. The support for the spare tire ruster out years ago. The engine and drive train work great but the truck is scrap now because there is nothing left of the frame and body supports.
When parked and emergency brake applied vehicle will roll in either direction if parked at a slight incline or down grade.consumer is aware there is a campaign 94591 relating to the condition.additional leaves are building up in the heater compartment.
How can the frame of my truck rust out faster than the bed or cab. The cab mounts are gone. The shackles of the leaf springs are paper thin and ready to collapse. When i drive down the road and hit a bump it sounds like the cab is going fall to the ground. I am afraid one of these days , i'll get in an accident and the entire cab is going to fly off the truck. The motor has outlasted the frame. Make laugh.
When using the tailgate, the left tail gate support strap snapped. This caused the tailgate to fall.please provide more information.the consumer stated that the cable was corroded under the plastic cover.*tc
The contact owns a 1993 ford ranger.the contact stated the front frame was corroded and rusted. The dealer was contact and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,761.updated 07/08/11*ljupdated 08/05/11
Rear bumper literally fell off.investigation revealed non repairable rust to frame and bumper brackets.frame is severely rusted.
Frame is rotting - repaired the rear section and now the front is rotting where the shocks/springs are mounted to the frame.the entire frame is a mess but the rest of the body is good.
The frame has rusted until the truck is no longer drivable. It is four wheel drive and i have already replaced the rear spring shackles when they rusted out in 2006. I bolted a piece of angle to the transmission support to repair it after it rusted into and dropped the transmissiom and twisted the drive shaft into while driving down the roadi took it up on 2/9/2012 to get a new exhaust put on it and and got a call from the service garage to come look at the under carraige of the truck. The bed has a rusted out support, the transmission support crossmember is rusted into on the other side from where i repaired it before and the front support crossmember under the radiator is rusted out. The support for the spare tire ruster out years ago. The engine and drive train work great but the truck is scrap now because there is nothing left of the frame and body supports.
Front end suspension failure due to improper installation, causing loss of control and instability.
How can the frame of my truck rust out faster than the bed or cab. The cab mounts are gone. The shackles of the leaf springs are paper thin and ready to collapse. When i drive down the road and hit a bump it sounds like the cab is going fall to the ground. I am afraid one of these days , i'll get in an accident and the entire cab is going to fly off the truck. The motor has outlasted the frame. Make laugh.
1993 ford ranger severe frame / suspension rust.on the rear leaf spring have had to replace front and rear hangers / shackles.the oem ones rusted completely through and let the leaf springs break loose.only contact was on the spring eyelet hitting the bottom for the truck bed.have also had to replace the cab mounts,also rusted completely through so that the rear of the cab was sitting on the frame.the frame is also showing severe corrosion.the farther back the worse it is.
Front end vibrates between 55-75 mph.*skd
Complained to dealer ( local) about sagging springs and was told that replacement was the correcting factor.this model (stx) has different(heavy-duty?) springs than other ranger models. I would like to know the content of any tsb'srelating to this problem. I have seen several tsb listings onalldata's web site but can go no further.
Rather a painto drive a big tired 4x4 with a rear limited slip in snow without 4x4. Can we say sideways?
Vehicle rollover while driving at 64 mph, while shifting manual transmission from 5th gear to 4th gear.tt
While driving home the truck dropped on the passenger's side suddenly. The front spring housing on the passenger's side of 1993 v6 ford ranger truck rusted and broke.this could have been catastrophic if i would have been on the highway driving at 55 mph. Please advise if thiswas something that ford knew about,and if they were willing to fix it. The truck is in good shape otherwise and runs well- just leaks a little engine oil.
The front wheel bearing on passenger side frozen.
The defective rear right shock absorber rubs against the brake cable, causing more wear and tear on the cable , which may lead to brake fluidleakage, causing the brakes to be inoperative.
Deterioration of cab mounts and all leaf spring mounts.all had to be replaced.one rear hanger of the right leaf spring had totally rusted through and the spring was resting on the pickup bed.all parts fell apart when being removed and are not available.replacement had to be done immediately after it was found as it affected the handling ability of the truck.
While driving at 55 mph consumer heard a thump at the left rear of the vehicle.left rear side dropped about seven inches lower than the right side.after stopping and further inspecting the vehicle, the consumer found a small hole in thebed.upon further inspectionconsumer found that the leaf spring hanger bracket broke.
Rear leaf spring brackets ( which attach leaf springs to the frame) have rusted out and leaf spring and axle came loose. This vehicle has less than 100,000 mi. It broke as i was pulling in to my driveway. Both brackets on right side were replaced as well as brake lines which were torn loose. Mechanic said left side brackets were ready to break also and will be replaced as soon as he gets them ordered. He said this was a very common repair on ford ranger pickups. Old parts are available.
Rear spring hangers completely rusted out. As a result, the vehicle shifted.
- the contact called regarding the1993 ford ranger.the contact was traveling at40 mph andthe rear end of the vehicle suddenly came crashing down and severed the brake line, there were no warning indicators.the contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop.the vehicle was diagnosed as havingcorroded rear shackles.the front and rear shackles were replaced as well as the brakes.updated 2/27/2007 -
Leaf spring shackle brackets rusted through which caused the leaf springs to ride on the underside of the truck bed when the shackles broke. The shackles should be made of a better material.
Tire blew out completely around total perimeterof sidewall.tires wer e purchased on 8/28/99 dealer said road hazzard waranty had expired due to fact that it was 4 days beyond the 1 year period, blowout caused truct to swerve and almost lost control, damage to tire observed by aaa club at scene. Tire replaced by dealer at no cost for same brand due to dispute over billing on an unrelated matter.dealer insisted this was not a recall tire and that the "advisory" on the"ht" did not apply, even though i insisted that i did not fell safe with the tires.( dot number: tire size: 225-70 r14 )
Tire blew out completely around total perimeterof sidewall.tires wer e purchased on 8/28/99 dealer said road hazzard waranty had expired due to fact that it was 4 days beyond the 1 year period, blowout caused truct to swerve and almost lost control, damage to tire observed by aaa club at scene. Tire replaced by dealer at no cost for same brand due to dispute over billing on an unrelated matter.dealer insisted this was not a recall tire and that the "advisory" on the"ht" did not apply, even though i insisted that i did not fell safe with the tires.( dot number: tire size: 225-70 r14 )
Front tires splitting on outside due to uneven wear,resulting in vibration.
I have had three tires detread on the road all of these tires were very new (some less than two months old)and should have held up firestone is not covering all of the defective tires they should recall( dot number: tire size: p265 r15 )
Firestone's tire problem goes far beyond the scope of the current recall.i replaced my 265/75r15 tires 4 years ago because they (all 4) were cracked all along the outside tread, the same area where the treads are seperating on the 235/75r15.my current set is doing the same!les shwab tire company says that the problem with my tires is definately a manufacturing defect.these tires are all manufactured the same, just in different widths.defects that are affecting one size will be affecting the whole tire line.when will the rest of us get our tires replaced?before or after a major accident?( dot number: tire size: 265/75r15 )
Although firestone is denying the problem with tires they have yet to recall, there is definatley a problem with other tires i have had to replace numerous tires sometimes only months after the tire is placed on the vehicle please do something about this horrible problem (tiresize: p265/75/r1)( dot number: tire size: p265/75/r1 )
On 17 january 2000 at approximately 11:45 pm the outside 2/3's of the tread seperated from the right (passenger) rear tire. The vehicle was brought to a safe stop with only damage being to the right rear mudflap. The next day, 18 january 2000, the vehicle was taken to national tire and battery in zanesville, oh to have the tire replaced. These tires had approximately 26,000 miles on them. Following inspection, i was notified that the left (driver) front tire was showing signs of tread seperation. Due to the mileage on the tires, i elected to replace all four tires with new atx's.( dot number: tire size: p235r75-15 )
Wife complained of noise from tire.upon checking, noticed tread separation similar to that shown on recalled tires.not looking for reimbursement; just want to file report and be notified if tires are defective as i still have a 0 mileage spare tire of same make and model. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
I have had three tires detread on the road all of these tires were very new (some less than two months old)and should have held up firestone is not covering all of the defective tires they should recall( dot number: tire size: p265 r15 )
My wife was traveling on an hwy 59 in north westia . At 55 mph when the left rear tire blew out and the tread seperated the steel belts were showing . I had just recently dicarded the tire in perry, ia.i know its not under recall but they might want to take a look at them.if anything comes up please feel free to contact me thank you, rich o'dell( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
This tire was not included in their recall and we are concerned about it.we tried to make a complaint at the time it occured but no one wanted to listen, we have pictures of the tire and it is clear that it was not operator error but a defect with the tire and we were extremely lucky not to be injured when it blew.please recall this year tire as well since others could have been injured! thank you.(tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: w2fc1prtiresize: p225/70r14)
Lost all tread, took off right front fender, firestone dealer said that the tire wasn't one of the recalled ones so they would'd do anything about it. Tire had 4/32 tread at time of accident.(dot number: vd66 4ratiresize: 30x9.50r15)
Tire was worn.gravel road. Tire casing blowout caused near loss of control.no accident or injury, but there was minor damage to vehicle as a result.( dot number: tire size: p165/75r15 )
The vehicle had firestone tires on the vehicle, the vehicle had extensive problems with the front end, possibly due to the defective tires. *mjs
Tire wearing extremely heavy on shoulder of vehicle.tt
Tire sidewall loss--tire pressure checked that a.m., loss at 3:00 p.m. (dot number: ydk6tiresize: 27/8.5/14)
The firestone p 225/70514 m+s dot #w2fc1m9442fr480 tires on the vehicle were replaced after one experienced tread separation and caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damage as well as the tires on her daughters vehicle, which is also a ford ranger 1993. *mjs
I had 4 firestone fr480 that came with my pickup. I replaced two. The other two have 8/32 tread left as of this date. However, the tread is starting to separate from the tires. I cannot receive any satisfaction out of the ford motor company here in petoskey michigan so i am asking you what i can do. I don't want to die in a vehicle crash when they separate.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Tread separation on one tire, cracking around edges possibly leading to eventual tread separation on others. (dot number: w2fc 1prtiresize: p225/70r14)
Driving on i-26 at 55 mph, heard a loud bang and right front side of truck started getting low, able to get truck to safe berm area of an access ramp and get stopped. Upon changing tire, the tire looks exactly like those being described in the media, with thetread peeling off the tire casing althoughmost of the visible damage was in the outer wall and tread area. Looking into several of the larger holes you can see where the tread has seperated from the casing. This appears to me to be the same type damage that other firestone tires are having.( dot number: w2fc 1m9 2 tire size: p225/70r14 )
I was travelling at 50 mph and pulling a 14 ft aluminum boat to our camp. I had just went to the service station and had my oil & filer changed as well as checked the tire pressure on all 4 tires & the spare. Approximately 1 hour later i was traveling at 50 mph on a state highway and the left rear tire blew. It just did not go flat, but blew. I recall that there were no objects on the highway that caused this. The tire was changed and i observed that the tire looked defective. There were no extrernal markings or punctures to indicate a problem. I brought this tire to the firestone dealer in lafayette,la on johnston street and he said i ran over something, which i knew i did not. He thought i hit a curb, which is impossible since there are none on state hwy 82. He then tells me it was probably low pressure, which i then informed him it was just checked prior to starting my trip. He said he was all out of suggestions. I said how about defective? to which he replied, probably not, the tire is less than 1 year old. He and i observed the tire which shows the sidewall physically tore / separated from the tread without any punctures or markings. He refused to replace the tire under warranty. I no longer buy firestone tires and i am now convinced that it was a defective tire.( dot number: tire size: p265r15 )
Original equipment on a 93 ranger p265/75r15 size .tread on four of the tires have develped hairline cracks along the sidewall.these are firestone atx brand tires that has been identified for failures.
The firestone p 225/70514 m+s dot #w2fc1m9442fr480 tires on the vehicle were replaced after one experienced tread separation and caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire and damage as well as the tires on her daughters vehicle, which is also a ford ranger 1993. *mjs
Firestone atx tires were replaced prior to consumer receiving recall 00t005, the tires had experienced tread separation and the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tires.
The left front tire blew out just after the vehicle began shaking.the tread had separated.following this incident, the right rear tire had tread separated.due to safety concern, the customer had requested firestone to replace the two that did not fail aswell.firestone did not agree.
Firestone tire fr480, p22570r14 comes on ford rangeras standard equipment.tread was separating on front and rear right sides ofvehicle. Firestone has been contacted.
Pe00 020; consumerwas traveling about 70mph onhighway and heard a loud popping noise,tread was hitting up against vehicle. Tire seaparted,left right front tire came apart.he was able to bring the vehicle to safety.they were firestone, #atx radials, 2657515 .he contacted firestone and ford, and they told him that his vehicle tires weren't on recall.
Firestone fr 480 tire experienced a blowout due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement tire plus the cost of the three remaining tires.
Consumers recalled firestone tires were replaced under recall with goodyear ht tires, consumer read that the goodyear tire was not a suitable replacement for the truck and believes the substituted tires were not designed for this vehicle and are of cheaper quality, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Pe00020,original equipment 1993 ranger;passsenger's rear tread separated which almost caused a crash.three other tires have cracks on the tread and sidewall.there was no recall on these tires, according to firestone dealer. Tire size p265/75r15 and dot # w29v 1n3143.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Owner wants to know how to get manufacturer to reimburse for repairs under secret warranties.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
No parts since february29, 1996. Please describe.
Check engine light goes on and off.
Brake light switch broke for the second time and needs replacement. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Cruise control does not turn off when brake engaged.
Recall related, throttle stuck open position, 95v231000, impact 12:00 position, speed 56 mph.tt
Received a recall notice, dealer does not know of the recall, dealers will not fix the vehicle. Star for 900 south brand blvd glendale ca recall #95s29.
Cruise control engaged in fifth gear at 35mph, down shifted into second gear, depressed clutch to release the clutch, fuel shut off did not release impact 12:00
The governor for the 90 mph governor was recalled by the consumer agency responsible for recalls.the problem was that it was a potential fire hazard. Icalled upon ford several times over a period of years, as well as went by the ford shop and was told that it was not pertaining to my 1993 ford ranger.not until after the truck broke and would not shift did ford pretend to fix the problem as a recall, but, also charged 1000 dollars.the truck did notfill like it was fixed properly i approached the landers ford collierville of collierville tennessee and he stated it was fixed.they then tried to sell me another truck.any way the truck did not go another 500 miles before breaking and getting rear accident by a hit and run driver.ford took my 1000 dollars and did not fix my truck and are still ignorant to the day about my truck and recall.i am a commercial truck driver and in the period of 11 years have not put but 57000 miles and do not need a new truck from ford then or now or ever with such business tactics.
Received a recall notice dealer does not know of the recall, dealers will not fix the vehicle. Star for 900 south brand blvd glendale ca recall #95s29.
Brake booster installing mechanic did not refill master cylinder reservoir. Consumer went to dealer for recalls 94s91 and 96s35, regarding parking brake and cruise control, consumer states on the way home after repairs the emergency brake warning light illuminated, consumer was able to turn it off by pulling the brake release knob, within a mile it came back on and would not go off without pulling up on the emergency brake pedal, to keep the light off it was necessary to drive with one foot under the emergency brake pedal, later that evening consumer applied to emergency brake and it would not release, consumer found a plastic wedge crosswise in the emergency brake mechanism, next morning consumer found the brake master cylinder was out of fluid and the throttle and cruise control cables were out of their guides, later consumer attempted to set cruise control and it would not work, all these failures occurred only after 20 miles after recall repairs were completed.
When driving car it accelerate by itself consumer took car to dealer could find problem told dealer to disconnect the cruise control it stop accelerate.tt
Sudden acceleration, resulting in accident/injury.
Vehicles accelerator sticks when air conditioning is on.(phone ext 252).tt
Almost immediately after applying the brakes to disingage the cruise control, the vehicle begins to accelerate on its own back to the speed that was set on the cruise control.
Received a recall notice dealer does not know of the recall, dealers will not fix the vehicle. Star for 900 south brand blvd glendale ca recall #95s29.
Throttle stuck at high rpms and gas pedal stuck to the floorhad to turn off the ignition before it blew up my truck.this was supposed to have been repaired in january by ford in ventura and now it is happening again this has happened to so many rangers and one of us owners of will wind up killed.fix this please
Consumer cannot disengage cruise control even after he applies brakes. The auto resumes back up to 75 mph and over.
Vehicle throttle sticking, resulting in high speed.ttthrottle will stick in very cold weather condition causing vehicle to race at 6000 rpm, the only method of control is to shut the engine down thus disabling power steering and brakes, after vehicle has sat for 5 to 10 minutes engine can be restarted.
While attempting to slow down, throttle does not allow engine to slow down, remains at high rpms, have to shift from 4th or 5th gear to 1st gear to stop vehicle.
Vehicle went to full throttle when shifted into drive gear. The cruise control was not turned on at the time of the failure. Ford factory service and the dealer have been contacted.dealer has no information on this failure, but will try to find out.dealer has temporarily disconnected cruise control cable from throttle for safety purposes until the problem can be resolved.ford has not responded to my complaint other than tell me to take it to the dealer.i expect this to be resolved asap by ford through their dealer or contact me directly with resolution to this serious life threatening defect.
While driving vehicle went into open throttle position, lost control/flipped over, impact 1:00, speed 62 mph.tt
Accellerator pedal bracket broke loose from firewall on interstate, loss of throttle control, dealer had no prior reports
While driving at approximately50 mph and had to pass into next lane when the accelerator got stuck to the floor.consumer had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop.
Gas pedal broke free from fire wall on interstate, lost throttle control.
On two previous occasions the accelerator stuck - mid 1998 - one on a freeway on ramp and the other while acceleration while traveling 65 mph on the freeway.i put the vehicle into neutral and turned off the engine when stopped - it was fine upon being restarted. I took it into a shop but they were unable to find anything apparently wrong.on july 19,1999, while traveling 65 mph on the freeway, i briefly accelerated.the accelerator again stuck. I tapped on the brake to check if that would help. (i was not using cruise control and seldom use it.)the vehicle continued to accelerate.i then put the gear into neutral - it was an automatic.the wheels then froze/locked which caused the truck to skid and then rollover 1 1/2times.i did not apply the brakes however there were skid marks on the roadway.the truck has been well maintained and other than this problem free.
Engine rpm remains at highway cruising speed after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated.
When started upand put in gearvehicle suddenly accelerated at full throttle.dealer was contacted.
Leaves fall down through air intake grill on hood, come in contact with electricity from resistor, causing fire.*aw
Heater system smells like burning leaves whenever heater is operated
Unexpected fire under hood after turning the defroster switch on.while driving in a parking garage my nephew who was driving at the time turned the defroster switch on and all of a sudden there was smoke bellowing out of the vents into the ford ranger pk/u cab.he pulled over to the side of the lot and someone ran up to him and told him to get out of the pk/u because he saw fire coming from under the hood.the guy was carrying a fire extinguished. He told my nephew to slowly lift the hood while he began to extinguish the fire under the hood.the flames where very intense that it melted the heater core cover, wiring, the a/c motor and fan and paint on the inside and out side of vehicle.it also melted the inside of the dash board where the on the other side would be your glove compartment.in the meantime nephew called 911 and fire dept was dispatched and they got there few minutes later and the fire had been put out already but as a precaution they foamed the car engine and unhooked the battery.he was told to not start the truck again and have it flat bedded to garage for inspection and possible repair.i called ford and they took report which will take 7-10 days to get inspector here in fl to look at vehicle.this was a 1993 ford ranger, 2 door,stand bed, 4cyl, manual.this truck just burst into flames with the only cause that mechanics have found so far was the motor burned from the inside out and heated so much that it melted the brackets holding in place and when it hit the heat core it melted it and also the fan motor is melted and adhered permanently to this heat core now on the outside.my brother owns this vehicle since i gave it to him 1 yr ago but they are still family and their safety is a concern to me.this should not have happened and this is as the mechanic claims almost 99% sure it is defective parts.the heat was so intensive even thought it was only for a few mins if that to due so much damage like it did.
Windshield started coming loose; adhesive bond/glue is not holding window properly; air is coming through. Vehicle is past warranty & dealer says owner's problem & not repairing it.
Windshield wipers do not work, especially in heavy rain; motor makes loud noise; also, exhaust system failed, catalytic converter caught fire;abs totally failed
The front driver side wheel lock up cause truck to slide and rollover please describe .
The front driver side wheel lock up cause truck to slide and rollover please describe .
While driving the right front wheel came off due to rusting and failure of the lug nuts, which caused damage to the vehicle.(ohio traffic crash report)*mjs
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