We found the following complaints for FORD RANGER (1994)
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Consumerwas traveling about 45mph on the highway and another vehicle ran consumer's vehicle off the road.itran into a tree head-on.upon impact,driver's side airbag didn't deploy.
Vehicle hydroplaned at 55 mph ,went down a hill and off a 3 foot enbankment,landing against a cliff of rocks. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, even with frontal and rearend damage . Consumer was told by manufacturer that with that model of truck dual airbags should have deployed in a frontal and rearend impact. This resulted in injuries,such as torn ligaments in neck and bruises on chest/abdomen, and a bruised bladder.
Consumer was driving on the highwaywhen another driver hit the consumeron passenger's side and on thefront driver's side and busted the windshieldglass. Consumer's vehicle was totaled. Also the driver airbag didn't deploy.
Complaint:high risk of accident due to engine shut down.subject: ignition module safety complaint.6 out of 7 badcomments: problem: 1994 ford ranger pickup dies frequently and sporadically after ignition module replacement by auto mechanic. First 2 oem modules from advance auto test bad at parts dealer. Third module is ford motor craft and is assumed good. Several new parts installed including crank sensor, fuel filter, fuel relay, timing belt, eec (computer), water pump, eec relay. Sporadic dying continues. Ford module tested at auto zone and fails, but new auto zone duralast module is tested for comparison and passes. Mechanic returns module and orders new one from advance auto. It fails test in store. Mechanic orders another that passes at advance but fails at auto zone on duralast test. I install module and it fails a quarter mile from house. Mechanic gets another motor craft module from ford that passes at advance and fails at auto zone. I don't install it. That makes 4 oem modules that failed and 2 motor craft. Finally, i install auto zone module that passed test at auto zone. No failure for 4 days and counting. Local ford dealer tried twice to find the problem after the first motor craft module was installed and did not locate the problem. They did not have an out of vehicle analyzer. My conclusion: there is a strong possibility that other people will encounter the same problem. My vehicle died on the order of several dozen times over a six month period (almost daily). Luckily i live in a rural area and am quick at hitting the emergency blinker. After awhile,i bought a used car and only drove the truck to test it. Safety hazard: unexpected dying on busy highway or at intersection could result in serious injury or death. Please let me know that your doing something. Ford won't.
While driving 20 mph driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time.the consumers son turned on the defroster and smoke filled the inside of the vehicle.the vehicle was engulfed in flames.*tc
Static electricity created when driver exited vehicle resulted in fire when driver reached for fuel filler nozzle to fill gas tank.*aw
When driving in wet weather and water splashes on engine, there is a loss of electrical system functions including power steering, and other functions
1994 ford ranger started up on it's own when getting a jump. Clutch shift out of park into reversewent across the street hit a fence post, scraped car bumpers and a telephone pole**sbthe consumer stated he tried to start the vehicle and thought the battery was dead, hooked the jumper cables to the vehicle went inside and came back out to restart the vehicle. While the vehiclewas, off it started and jumped into gear struck neighbor's vehicle and then the telephone pole. The consumer provided illinois motorist report.
When going through puddles of water, experieced electrical failures.
Our 1994 ford ranger started on fire while sitting in are driveway, for and hour. It burnt all electrical harness.
Battery failed.
There currently is a recall for ford rangers up through 1993's.mine is a 1994 and has the same exact problem.the recall states the electrical ignition system was mounted incorrectly near the engine and causes the engine to stall.my ranger has this problem and i want ford to include the 1994 ranger in this recall.
The truck would stall unexpectedly during cold weather running.the problem began approximately two years after my purchase.the problem was diagnosed as an ignition module which was replaced, but i was not convinced that was the entire problem.three months later it occurred agin on a road trip. Prior to the tripfrom salt lake city to canada, i wrote a letter to the v.p of customer communications and satisfaction explaining the danger of the same component failure if one were traveling on a remote highway in a cold environment.i explained that one could die of hypothermia and suggested they find the real cause of the problem.they refused.my foresight was exactly correct.the vehicle stalled in the middle of a blizzard in montana and if i and my traveling companion were not in good physical shape we both would have died.after waiting in the vehicle for at least 30 minutes, with not a single vehicle passing us, the temperature in the cab dropped to about 15 degrees.it was near 0 degrees outside.something had to be done.i ran for two miles across a field until i luckily reached a house where they called a tow truck.we were also lucky we were going on a ski trip, so we had plenty of warm gear, but we were still nearly frostbitten by the time the tow truck arrived.i am sure an elderly person would have perished in the cold.another ignition module was installed in montana. Approximately two years later, the problem occurred again in july of 1998. This time they told me the wiring harness was defective and they couldn't trace the problem.so they made me pay $806 for the repair, all the while claiming this was not defective from the factory.i disagreed. After the third problem, i wrote a letter to customer service and also sent copies to the president and also v.p. Of customer relations.all i received was a call from a representative of customer service who had no idea why she was calling me; she was only instructed to give me a call!
While driving about 30 mphwheel will lockup. Then, engine will stall without a prior warning. This hashad happened a couple of times, and always had happened onlow speed.
2 yrs ago truck began not re-starting after engine turned off for approx. 20 minutes. Would eventually re-start, 30 minutes to 1 hr later. In april 2002 truck started dyingon the freeway and in rush hour traffic 10-60 mph. Now it dies whether hot or cold, moving or at stoplight.on freeway this problem is very serious as one must try and make their way to the shoulder before vehicle quits rolling. Other cars swerve and blare horns. Restarts in various intervals 20 minutes to 2 hrs. Hammond ford found no problem (at $100 an hour)swanson ford, los gatos, cafound no problem and said there were no service or recall notes for this problem. (also $100 an hour)have replaced ignition module and fuel pump relay. Problem continues. Something which helps restart sooner pull out and cool down the fuel pump relay, then plug back in.now even this action does not work 100% of the time. This vehicle is now parked because i am afraid to drive it.dt
Engine simply quit and it will restart later.i've replaced timing belt, ignition system, fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor strobe and it continues to stall in traffic, when hot or cold
When it rains, the distributor system under truck hood gets wets and truck will not start until it dries out.one can only guess that there is a design problem with the seal that does not keep rain out.this has occurred following moderate overnight rain.
I have a 1994 ford ranger.a judge in california has orderd a recall of a lot of ford vehicles for stalling.the problem is with the thick film ignition (tfi) which regulates current going to the spark plugs.since the tfi is mounted on the distributor, it heats up and fails.this is a very dangerous because this causes stalls at any speed -- even highway speeds!the recall will be for up to '93 rangers, but i have the exact problems stated in many articles:-http://www.coolcats.net/tfiwarning.html, -http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/dailynews/ford_recall001011. I have taken my ranger to the dealer service and they replaced the electronic ignition module and a fuel pump relay.i told them about the tfi deal and they insist that's not the problem. - what do i do?i fear for my life.
Processor failed several times.
I have a 1994 ford ranger.the truck after being parked for long and or short periods will not start, only crank.i have replaced the fuel relay, fuel pump, crank sensor.this is an intermittent problem.my car has been checked by three different techs and could not find any codes to fix the problem.their opinion was either the ignition module or computer.*nlm
Car computer shuts down and vehicle cuts off completely off. Dealer has rebooted computer 3 times.
Car stalled;the dealer say there is a micro chip that is missing car stall when driving stopped on highway turning the corner.tt
While drivingand without warningvehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Strong burning odor due to wiring harness to alternator burned.
Just parked vehicle when electrical fire occurred in engine compartment. Truck was totalled. Please describe details.tt
The vehicle burnt to the ground. It caught fire from under the hood.
While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled and forced the driver to coast to the side of the road.the other occupant noticed smoke coming from the hood.once the driver opened the hood flames shot out.the fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the fire.the cause of fire was not determined from by thefire department.
A fuse blew out,causing abs light to illuminate/ tail lights to be inoperable, and cruise control to function erratically. Manufacturer has been notified.
When fuse 10 is burned out - applying brake would not disengage cruise control
Jm auto sales at 12248 n. 600 e. Demotte, in 46310, sold me an unsafe vehicle, he assured me that he services all his vehicles before he sells them because he wants his customers happy, when i took the truck to my mechanic he told me that it needs a new transmission, center links, wheel alignment, and exhaust flange manifold, its unfair for this business to sell a vehicle that is unsafe for the road, this should fall under the unsafe and deceptive acts and practices act. If he services the vehicle he would know what's wrong with them and not put them for sale.
Temperature/ thermostat keep breaking. Has been repalced 2 times.
Temperature gauge fluctuates with normal driving conditions.
No event led to premature failure unless you consider the emissions test ,the failure is of the filler neck assembly on the gas tank, a crack occurs,then leaking ,dripping,and constant fumes, this has occurred twice on my truck and many trucks of the same model.corrected the problem with a replacement assembly,the 2nd time,i attempted to seal the assembly,which held for awhile but has also failed..yes the old part is available ,as for the radiator fan, its plastic and breaks from heat every year, i have replaced it more times than i can remember,yes the old part is available.
This failure has occurred several times-caused by overheating of the module,which is located too close to the exhaust manifold, on the distributor assembly.several of these failures have occurred at highway speeds and in heavy traffic.. The engine simply shuts off, leaving me with no steering or brake control until the engine can be restarted (after it cools down) i have been quoted costs as high as $400to replace the module.. I consider this to be a design defect and the responsibility of the manufacturer to repair.
Fan blade has cracked, causing vehicle to run hot. Dealer notified.
Temperature/ thermostat keep breaking. Has been repalced 2 times.
Thermostat failure caused the smog components to fail. Yh
The head gasket blew at 81000 miles,. The consumer wants reimbursment from the manufacturer.
Valve lifter noise.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. While the vehicle was parked for 24 hours, the vehicle caught fire and caused damage to another vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, no injuries were reported. The fire started under the hood on the driver side of the engine where the master cylinder was located. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire report is available. The insurance company was in the process of inspecting the vehicle, along with other damages. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.
The head gasket blew at 81000 miles,. The consumer wants reimbursment from the manufacturer.
Engine simply quit and it will restart later.i've replaced timing belt, ignition system, fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor strobe and it continues to stall in traffic, when hot or cold
June 3, l999 after taking this truck into the dealer.at this time we were told that it would cost $1100 to repair the oil pan gasket, the rear main, and there were additional ones. The engine was leaking from more than one place. Also at this time were informed that ford had redesigned all of the engine seals/gaskets.the service advisor also metioned that there had been numerous problems with the orignal seals/gaskets.i have owned many cars that have gotten to well over 150,000 miles (our honda had 230,000 miles ) will no such leaks!!!! if it had been one seal or gasketmaybe i might be ok with it ,but all , and at the tune of$1100 and ford so far not taking any responsibility is beyond me. I purchased american, but unless this is resolved to my satisfaction , next car will be honda.are there any other such cases and or can you help in any way thank you. Ak
Oil pan is rusted and leaked oil from underneath of vehicle.dealership was not aware.
The engine head gasket cracked,causing anti-freeze to leak into the oil. The dealer has been notified. Consumer was informed that both heads were cracked.
Intermittent stalling. *sd
Motor and oil pans are defective. When coming to a stop vehicle idles, and shut down.vehicle is not running at all .please provide any further information.
Contacted ford motor company, phil long.
Vehicle fire. *dh
Intermittent stalling.*aw
Engine simply quit and it will restart later.i've replaced timing belt, ignition system, fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor strobe and it continues to stall in traffic, when hot or cold
Exhaust system fails; please describe details.tt
Sensor and relay failed.
Vehicle making noise while driving. Vehicle taken to the dealer and informed that a cataltic converter needed to be replaced. Consumer believed this was a premature wear. Asking nhtsa to look into this matter. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this problem.
Vehicle experienced air conditioner compressor failure, prior to technical service bulletin 97-10-97, due to insufficient lubrication.
334432-8265, leaves clog evaporater coil, causing a smell of smoke,
A standard jackcame with the vehicle. When jack was used for the first time,the frame cracked, causing the jack to get stuck upright.please provide further information.
The owners manual state that you may transfer to 4x4 up to 55 miles an hour before damage occurs, i was traveling at 30 miles per hour and the front drvier hub made a cluncking sound.i asked every ford dealer about my situation and they said that that it's ridiculous to engage 4 wheel drive while moving at any speed period! and that the transfer should be made at stand still.so now i'm not really sure which way to do it.all that i'm sure of, is that $300.00 expense for a new hub.
Brake lights: brake lights and cruise control does not work.cause unknown: has not taken vehicle in for repair because last time was told it was just a blown bulb.
The malfunctioning of the cruise control has caused the brake lights to be inoperative. Dealer says the lights are connected to the cruise control.
Brake lights and cruise control does not work.cause unknown went to dealer and was told the problem could be electrical component beneath brake pedal.the concern is safety.
Brake switch failed, causingbrake lights not to come on.switch is some how connected tocruise control. Whenbrakes are applied to disengage cruise control, it will engagewhenbrakes are let go.dealer has been contacted.
While driving brake switch malfunctioned, when upon braking, causes brake light to stick in/off position, resultingin near accidents.
This is one of 12 ford rangers that have had this problem... I will only list one on the complaint until i hear back from somebody.this is a major and serious problem and before somebody is killed should be addressed as soon as possible.. I have tried to deal with ford directly, but they have ignored my concerns.
This problem is on every ford ranger i've seen over five years old. No safety defect mentioned.
Running lights short out/fuse blows when going over a bump in road.*skd
I have noticed in the past year or so that the headlight brightness is affected by the yellowing of the plastic headlamp covers.replacing the bulb will not improve brightness.i believe the cause of this is lack of ultraviolet stabilizers in the plastic at the time of manufacturing.the way to fix this is to replace them with new headlamp covers.i do not believe that i should pay for these since it a defect in my opinion.the new model headlamp covers appears to be manufactured from a polycarbonate material which is of a higher quality.
Turn signal lever indicator slips after placed in position.tt
Failure of fuel tank filler neck tube resulting in major loss of fuel.
I left my truck for inspection on 12/9/13.it would not inspect because of a small leak in one of the flexible fuel line cables that lead from the main fuel line to the engine.this part was supposedly on recall at some past date.the nhtsa recall is #94v111001.i never received any correspondence on this recall.unfortunately, ford informs me that the part is discontinued, and my mechanic is unable to find a replacement part anywhere.i am currently trying to find a machine shop that can make the part.my question is "do i have any options that i could pursue against ford".
Third complaint regarding fuel filler hose assembly on 1994 ford ranger.failure of hose assembly has been at the same place on all three genuine ford parts.after the beating they are giving toyota with 100 complaints, it seems that someone would act on our behalf.i cannot afford to repair again so will seek alternatives such as fabricating my own, bet it wont leak then.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. The contact stated that fuel fumes entered the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that fuel was leaking from the hard fuel line to the radiator fan, which was blowing the fuel back under the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 85,000. Updated 7/28/15
Fuel tank filler hose leaks and causes excessive waste.
Fuel spilling from top of gas tank and fuel inlet.cracks in fuel filler neck/hose.
1994 ranger pick-up failed smog test due to a break in the gas tank filler assembly. Smog specialist said all rangers mfgd between 1989 and 1997 were failing smog pressure tank.fact verified by my mechanic. Cost of repair $600. Ford should recall these vehicles to effect replacement of the defective part.
1994 ford ranger, has a cracked fuel filler hose that causes fuel to spill out when filling the tank, during warm weather you can get to 3/4 of a tank before fuel spillage starts, in winter just a little over 1/2 tank.when i approached the dealer about getting parts to repair i was told they are on backorder.his comment to me was there are 2 types of rangers out there, those that leak and those that have been fixed.in other words this is a known issue ford has with the rangers that they are choosing to ignore.in checking other sources it seems to be rangers from at least 1993 - 2009 have this issue.
Dt: 1994 ford ranger-the truck has been having parking brake problems.when parkingand puttingthe parkingbrake on the truck will roll back, the brake does not catch.the truck will do this every time,no matter if it is on an incline or on flat surface. This has been happeningsince the consumer bought the truck, took vehicle backto dealer several times , and they had never been able to fix it. The consumer owned the truck since it was new.never had any accidents . Contacted the dealer, and they said there were no recalls onvehicle. The vehicle also has a gas leak. Updated 08/14/06.
1994 ranger xlt.was filling fuel tank when fuel began leaking from under side of truck.stopped filling process immediately and when i inspected the leak, i found that the fuel was coming form the clamp area of the filler hose.checked prices of replacements and opted to do self repair using metal duct tape.repair has held for 3-4 years.i've never experienced this on another vehicle.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger.while placing fuel into the vehicle at the pump, gas leaked from the filler tube onto the ground.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the filler tube failed and needed to be replaced.the filler tube was replaced in july of 2001.in approximately may of 2007, the filler tube failed again.the current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/17/08.*ljupdated 09/24/08.
1994 ford ranger extended cab pickup 4.0 l v6 engine current mileage 65,000. Mileage at failure 63,000. The fuel filler hose from thefuel filler neck to the fuel tank developed cracks that allowed fuel to spill on the ground when the vehicle was refilled. Odor of fuel is always present when vehicle is stopped. Took the truck to local service shop for replacement of filler hose. Hose is not available from dealer and cost of part was excessive if it were available. Repair shop made temporary repair by applying sealant to fuel filler hose until part becomes available.
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.
The contact's sister owns a 1994 ford ranger.the contact stated that whenever fuel is placed into the vehicle, the fuel leaks out on two sides.the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the fuel overflow was cracked and needed to be replaced.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger.while placing gasoline into the vehicle, the fuel would leak from underneath the vehicle.the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline inside the passenger compartment.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
No event led to premature failure unless you consider the emissions test ,the failure is of the filler neck assembly on the gas tank, a crack occurs,then leaking ,dripping,and constant fumes, this has occurred twice on my truck and many trucks of the same model.corrected the problem with a replacement assembly,the 2nd time,i attempted to seal the assembly,which held for awhile but has also failed..yes the old part is available ,as for the radiator fan, its plastic and breaks from heat every year, i have replaced it more times than i can remember,yes the old part is available.
Consumer noticed a front fuel line have a section of flexible hose which is cracked,has been change four times by the dealer.always they charge, problem reoccuring every six months. Manufacturersaid has not been recall in this part. Nlm
Fuel hose leak, causing fire.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger.the hose that extends from the fuel cap to the fuel tank cracks near the fuel tank while filling up the vehicle with gas.the contact stated that fuel spills from the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was a manufacturer defect due to the material of the hose.the failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 49,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated
Engine simply quit and it will restart later.i've replaced timing belt, ignition system, fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor strobe and it continues to stall in traffic, when hot or cold
Vehicle can't be restarted when hot.
The fuel pump and regulator the oxygen sensor had to be replace when dealer didn't drill hole in right the bed sits to the side .tt
Defective fuel pump, causing vehicle to stall.
When fueling gasoline leaks under the vehicle due to cracks found in the hose.
When i fill the vehicle with gas, an estimated 8-16 ounces of gasoline leaks out of top of fuel tank.this is a result of a cracked rubber "fuel filler hose" which interconnects fuel filler cap with gas tank.this is a major safety (fire hazard) and environmental concern.
Gasoline leaked onto the ground once the vehicle was full to capacity because the outer gasoline hose failed.the hosehad completely deteriorated.the manufacturer stated they would report it to the engineering unit.the fuel filler is a hose inside a hose.the inner hose goes directly to the gas tank while the outer hose clamps to the top of the tank and contains and overflow.the consumer feels that the outer hose is not fuel resistant therefore over time it deteriorates.
Gas line leak.
Fuel filler hose on both of my 1994 ford rangers have cracked and fuel leaks when filling tank. So far no fires, but it is only a matter of time.
No event for me - yet - problem is fuel filler hose cracks near the gas tank causing gas and vapor to escape creating potential for fire.ford seems to describe this as "isolated & single incidents" yet web search shows it is a common problem.replacements parts are hard to get - alternatives - none found.
The fuel tank vent hose allowed air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracksdeveloped in the vent hose.
Engine simply quit and it will restart later.i've replaced timing belt, ignition system, fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor strobe and it continues to stall in traffic, when hot or cold
A crack has developed infuel tank, causing a fuel leakage.
The gas tank filler neck is cracked and leaks.
Fuel rubber hose developed a hole, causing fuel to leak, which could have resulted in fire.
The fuel inlet hose was cracked which caused fuel to leak.
Gas leak out from the fuel line .tt
Fuel tank inlet hose leaks while adding fuel, resulting in fuel being spilled on the ground.when fuel tank is full, gas sloshes out of the top of the tank and the strong odor of fuel is present.
Split in fuel filler hose causing fuel to spill on top of fuel tank causing fire.mr
When traveling the vehicle caught fire under the vehicle around the fuel tank.the fire department stated there was a leak onto the exhaust system.
The fuel filler hose has cracked on my 1994 ford ranger. The hose is ver hard and brittle and has cracked where it makes a bend into the tank. When i fill the tank a large quantity of gas spils on the ground before the pump kicks out. I was simply goung to replace the hose but ford will not sell me just the hose they want to sell me the entire filler assembly for about $ 300. This is outrages to have to pay this much for a hose that failed due to a poor design.
Gas filler neck of my 94 ford ranger.
I have two '94 ford rangers, both of which have leaking fuel filler hoses. So far no fires or injuries, but it is only a matter of time.
The fuel filler neck cracked because of the plastic material used by the factory.this caused aboutfuel to leak out onto the ground when fueling.this was a common failure with this part.the consumer was aware of other vehicle's that have experienced the same problem. *sc
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel filler tube cracked which caused strong odor of gas fumes in the cab and surrounding the vehicle.the problem caused poor mileage and fuel spillage when refueled due to loss of vacuum in the filler tube.the contact replaced the filler tube. The service dealer and manufacturer were not notified.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger.the contact smelled gasoline for approximately one month.a mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel filler tube disintegrated.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage was 112,000 and failure mileage was 110,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to fill the fuel tank, after half of the tank was full, any additional fuel leaked out of the filler pipe neck without warning.the dealer was alerted.
Fuel filler neck in my 1994 ford ranger leaks.
Second failure ofthe full tank inlet hose on my 94 ranger.both hoses failed at the same point and have caused large amount of fuel to leak from tank.ford is aware of this problem but refuses to acknowledge a competent solution. As with all complaints to ford, i assume this one will be ignored as well.(second complaint, same subject).
I am being charged $1100.00, by south bay ford, for 2 repairs (both saftey related) that i believe ford should be liable for. 1) when i fill the gas tank, on my vehicle, to the top i get a large quantity of gas leaking on the ground. It appears the coupling between the filler neck and the tank is the problem. 2) the driver side seat belt latch would either not latch or would not release easily. The last time i actually had to cut the belt in order to exit the vehicle. After a small amount of research, on this site, i found other complaints for the same 2 problems on my model of vehicle.
The left front seat belt failed to work properly.the seat belts would not latch or release ontheir own.driver was filling up at the gas station and without warning gasoline poured out onto the ground. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the filler neck and the seat belts needed to be replaced.
When the consumer is filling up the vehicle with gasoline .the hose has a hole inside causing the gasoline to spill out on the ground.nlm
(1) normal use(2) fuel filler hose cracking causing eminent fire danger during fill ups.(3) replace rubber filler hose.
Gas tank filler neck or lines leaking. Fuel system non-compliance for emissions and thusno license.. Gas fumes always present,very poor mileage.
First occurrence of fuel spilling under vehicle while filling with gasoline.fuel inlet hose has split at retaining ridge on connector on fuel tank.
The filler hose on my 1994 ford ranger leaks gas all over the ground, which is very dangerous.it's rediculous that you must pay anywhere from $300 to $400 for this hose, and you can only get it from ordering from the dealer.i've read it's a very common and dangerous problem.
I own a 1994 ford ranger with the 4.0l v6 engine. For the last few months i have not been able to fill my gas tank safely. If i fill the tank completely gasoline spills from the place where the tank meets the inlet tube. The inlet tube, which should be engineered to handle gasoline,is cracked due to insufficient construction. This defect is a danger to ranger owners due to the leaking of flammable gasoline. The price for a replacement tube from the dealer is astronomical. The dealership told me that they get a lot of rangers in with that exact problem.i spoke to ford on the phone, and they basically told me, too bad. This defect seems to be evident in years 93-94. I have spoken to many other ranger owners and they have expressed that the same defect exists in their trucks. It is only a matter of time before injury or death is experienced.
Try to fuel at the gas pump. While fueling gas leaks out the rubber hosethat goes to the gas tank approximately 4 to 5 inches down.there is a crack in the hose does this have to anything to do with the nhtdsa recall campaign number 94v-111 my ford ranger was built september 1994
When i start my truck and only drive for a few miles or minutes and then shut the vehicle off, it won't restart for up to an hour. Eventually i hear what sounds like a valve opening and the hum of the fuel pump, and then the truck will start again. This problem has also caused my truck to not be able to pass the mandatory calif smog inspections, due to the mechanics can't figure out how to fix the situation. I feel the ford co. Should include the 94 ranger's in the same recall as the 93's that are having the same problem.
I bought my 1994 ranger used. I noticed the gas gauge did not work. Repairs require the removal of the gas tank, and/or truck bed. In researching this problem i discovered that is a pervasive issue with these vehicles and that the problem is created by pin holes developing in the float, causing it to fill with fuel and sink, thereby giving a false empty signal. This requires one to calculate a rough estimate of remaining fuel based on fuel efficiency, which is not a constant factor. The danger is that one might run out of fuel without adequate warning, causing an unexpected loss of power to the brake and steering systems.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the filler hoes crack causing fluid to leak out and this will be a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notifiedts
Since approximately 2000 i have been unable to fill the truck with gas.i can not fill the tank, if i do the fuel will just spill on the ground.hose from fuel fill to tank must be cracked.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact observed from the front driver mirror side a trail. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle, where it was determined that there was a crack in the fuel line. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 94v111001 (fuel system/gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
Vehicle does not have child safety locks or any secondary locks on the doors, allowing 18 month old child to open door. *dsh
Emergency brake failed prior to recall. *dh
Dt: the parking brake does not work properly. Can not get it to adjust. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to vin. . haven't taken it to an actual ford dealer. A family member runs a shop, and they can not adjust it either. With the parking brake itself it will not hold.noticed this around sept 28,2005.
The contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. The contact stated hat while the vehicle was parked on a level road surface with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled for a few seconds. There was a recall associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake: conventional); however the recall expired and the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the faulty emergency brake. The contact planned to repair the vehicle himself. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.
Intermittent failure of parking brakes. Much like nhtsa campaign number 94v169000 and 94v169001
Dt: 1994 ford ranger-the truck has been having parking brake problems.when parkingand puttingthe parkingbrake on the truck will roll back, the brake does not catch.the truck will do this every time,no matter if it is on an incline or on flat surface. This has been happeningsince the consumer bought the truck, took vehicle backto dealer several times , and they had never been able to fix it. The consumer owned the truck since it was new.never had any accidents . Contacted the dealer, and they said there were no recalls onvehicle. The vehicle also has a gas leak. Updated 08/14/06.
Parking brake failed resulting in vehicle roll over (when unoccupied), recall notice was not received.
Parking brake failed prior to recall notice resulting in vehicle collision.(west virginia traffic accident report).
Parkingbrake failed after recall repair.
Parking brake failure.tt
Parking brake was on and the truck still rolled over the owner.
Parking brake failed, causing accident.
Parking brake failed, causing accident.
Recall related, 94v169000, braking emergency brake failure, in for repair the plastic insert kept falling off, 6 times repair.tt
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Parking brake failure, back up and damage truck.tt
Parking brake popped loose, causing vehicle to roll backwards/accident.
Emergency parking brake malfunctioned.there is a recall 94v077 concerning emegency brake failure.but this vehicle is not included in the recall although ithas the same problem due to vin.brake does not hold, it clicks or "rachets" down as if functioning but then vehicle begins to roll.
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
When applingemergency brake it feels like the brake has caught, but it does not lock into place. When applied on an incline it causedvehicle to roll down hill into a house. There was a recall, but this vehcile was not included.
Emergency brake does not hold well, especially on hills. *dsh
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Emergency brakesworkedintermittently. Once they failed, andvehicle rolled backward and crashed into a post.
Parking brake failure four times, dealer has failed to fix it four times.tt
Truck park on hill put into neutral with emergency parking brake on truck back and hit another car consumer receive recall to day on the same problem #94v169.
Owner is unsatisfied that recall for emergency brakes is now being issued. This was brought to manufacture/dealers attention a year ago. Recall #94s91.tt
Parking brake failed, causing accident. *sd
Received recall notice (#94v169001), emergency parking brake.took vehicle in. Supposedly repaired. Few months later informed part not there. Must have fell out or never installed. Took to different dealer & had it replaced. The part fell out on the floor, again. Information furnished by owner's attorney - peter cowles.
Parking brake failed, causing accident.
Vehicle was parked and engine shutdown, placed in gear and emergency brake failed, causing vehicle to roll forward down hill, hitting a tree.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 94v169001. Dealer replaced parts on a number of occasions. These parts did not correct the problem.when the vehicle was parked on an incline with the emergency parking brake engaged,the vehicle rolledaway. The parking brake did not hold the vehicle, causing a near accident.
The national highway traffic safety administration published a recall list for 1994 ford rangers for the parking brake. Ford says my vin does not have any recalls, but my truck has the same exact problem. The parking brake has never worked and now they will not replace it.
The two problems are speedometer does not work properly and hasn't for some time, at speeds over 55 the needle either goes to 85 and stay's there or bounces around between 50 and 85, both dealers contacted about the problem have said w/o even seeing truck it needs new speedo b/c the original batch used from the factory were defective.problem 2 is the parking brake, was fixed under recall but has never worked correctly and dealer has said they won't fix again.
Emergency parking brake failed.*skd
While parked on steep incline with emergency brake applied, brake disengaged allowing vehicle to roll down hill hitting a tree, received notice next day, 94v169
Parking brake malfunctioned similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 94v169000.
Vehicle was parked on hill w/emergency brake on, brake failed and truck crashed.tt
Parking brake failed to hold, resulting in vehicle rolling downhill, accident, prior to recall.(94s91)*tw
Vehicle was parked inside of driveway andvehicle wasn't running. Leftvehicle for a few minutes, andemergency brakes were engaged. He was a the mail looked up, and saw vehicle coming down the hill. Vehicle was totaled because itran into a tree and was smashed frombottom totop.
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Parking brake failed, causing accident. *dh
Emergency brake failed, causing vehicle to roll backwards/accident.
Parking brake failure.tt
Parking brake cable failed, causing vehicle to roll down hill, resulting in an accident prior to recall (94v-169).(attorney for client).
Slip in parking brake pawl mechanism preventing brake from engaging prior to recall, repairs refused due to transmission type.(94v-169)*skd
Emergency parking brake failed, causing vehicle to roll backward/accident prior to recall (94v-169).*skd
Parking brake does not engage, no matter how hard i press and will not self-adjust.
Driver just got out and emergency parking brake disengage while passenger sitting in the vehicle, passenger saw this, resulting in accident.tt
Speedometer is not reading the correct speed, t keeps jumping 5 miles less, then 5 miles more at any given time.speedometer completely failed.dealer replaced entire dash.however speedometer is doing the same thing.
Jm auto sales at 12248 n. 600 e. Demotte, in 46310, sold me an unsafe vehicle, he assured me that he services all his vehicles before he sells them because he wants his customers happy, when i took the truck to my mechanic he told me that it needs a new transmission, center links, wheel alignment, and exhaust flange manifold, its unfair for this business to sell a vehicle that is unsafe for the road, this should fall under the unsafe and deceptive acts and practices act. If he services the vehicle he would know what's wrong with them and not put them for sale.
Speedometerfailed, unable to determine what the precise speed is.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Transmission whined for a time, fluid level was verified ok.transmission then "jumped" out of gear at 70 mph on interstate (gear was overdrive).transmission was fixed at that time.transmission now whines again at 82k miles.
Second gear has gone out in my ranger. I have heard of 6 other similar incedents.
Transmission shifts hard between first and second gears.
When parked on an incline, truck will roll backwards.tt
When cold starting vehicle rpm picks up when transmission is shifted into reverse from park, also rpm picks up when shifting from park into drive.
According to the mechanic a defective plug in transmission caused fluid to leak out, thus failure of transmission occurred.i was stranded on the interstate at 3:30am, fortunately no accident occurred as the trucks transmission locked up going 65mph.ford declines any problem with the transmission plug.however, the mechanic mentioned the same problem occurring on other rangers he has fixed.i found (online) other complaints about ranger transmissions.due to the faulty plugs, a gradual leak occurs, unoticable to the average person.this could become a hazardous situation for those traveling on the interstate or highways, especially if the vehicles engine dies, because the steering locks up when the engine quits.i would simply like for all ranger owners to be aware of this situation.i realize that ford will do little or nothing about this situation, but some good old fashion customer satisfaction would be nice.
Vehicle stalled when crossing major intersection.vehicle also jumps when shifting.
Transmission failed resulting in leakage.
Oil plugs in gear box leaked causing transmission to go out happened while on busy freewaywas lucky as we made it to shoulder and no one was injured el centro motors was dealer who fixed it as robinson ford said not under warranty el centro motors employee admitted it was faulty(bad)plugs but said warranty did not cover plugs el centro motors 385 main st el centro,ca 92251 (760) 352-8030 thank you for your help another mechanic i talked to said he had heard of that same problem from some of his other customers (independent mechanic) thank you for your assistance.
There are three plugson top of the transmission made of rubber that cracked and transmission fluid was leaking.
We bought the truck used on 10/12/00.forty days later the transmission went out.have their been any recalls on this truck?
When towing another vehicle transmission fluid leaks. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
Transmission is leaking fluid from the plugs in the transmission.please describe.
Automatic four wheel drive failed/repalced now with manual system.
While driving in snow and when pushing the button to engage the automatic four wheel drive, the four wheel drive didnot engage. The problem has not been reported to the dealership.*ml
After making a hard right turn when the vehicle is first started, the automatic locking hubs for the 4 wd system tried to engage and caused an uncontrollable shaking of the front end of the truck.in addition, there is a loud whining from the transfer case.once the vehicle is stopped, the problem corrects itself.
While driving, right rear axle broke causing right rear wheel to fall off; heard noise on right side of wheel; vehicle spun around, hit guard rail on bridge.
Vehicles rear axle broke off while driving, causing wheel to fall off.tt
While driving left rear axle came out with wheel/tire still attached, vehicle spun, right rear axle came completely out, loss of vehicle control, slid 425 ft, crashed into some trees. According to dealer, lock rings broke.
The rear axle bent, causing the rear of the vehicle to bounce when the brakes are applied.
After making a hard right turn when the vehicle is first started, the automatic locking hubs for the 4 wd system tried to engage and caused an uncontrollable shaking of the front end of the truck.in addition, there is a loud whining from the transfer case.once the vehicle is stopped, the problem corrects itself.
Firestone atx tires, p26575r15, dot w29vins423 experienced vibration, consumer stated vehicle jumped and left road into a ditch causing damage to vehicle, consumer feels that the tires shook so bad and caused the 4wd hub to engage causing vehicle to drag on left front wheel and steer left, consumer also states the hub did fail in the summer or fall of 2000 and it was replaced.
Known defect. Ford is not interested in repairing. They are on their third component upgrade. Live in interior british columbia. Only had access to states, no provinces.thankyou for your website. No safety defec tlisted.
1) clutch assembly has faulty spring that hangs until breaking. Gears failed to respond grinding gears. 2) abs brakes when applying brakes, pedal goes to floor.
Wner states while driving vehicleit stalls in traffic; he also notes that he has to restart vehicle while in traffic due to a faulty clutch, hefurther indicates that he had three put in and the same problem happened again.
Clutch slave cylinder cracked and began to leak fluid.
Clutchleaks from slave cylinder when applyingclutch in cold weather. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Plastic rod under clutch pedal broke, causing clutch to fail. *dh
Auto-locking hubs make whining sound and 4wd will no longer engage.understand from area mechanics that this is common due to poor design in auto locking hub feature.preparing to bring to dealer for an estimate.this item should not wear out from normal driving.(ref. Similar: sbn# bc2261060194, nhtsa item# sb036362)
The rear cv booth cover come off, causing the rear driveshaft to loosen and come off.
Shift rail plug fails allowing transmission to lose fluid.
Driveshaft dropped out while driving, causing an accident.
Axle driveshaft failed.
Driveshaft dropped out while driving, causing an accident.
Transmission
While parked, the vehicle came out of gear and rolled down a hill. As a result, thevehicle was damaged.please provide additional information.
The plugs in the transmission case (i'm not sure of the exact anatomy) shrunk resulting in the lost of transmission fluid.in turn, the transmission was damaged from driving without fluid.i was unaware of the problem at the time and did not realize something was wrong until too late.the truck was still driveable, but only for a matter of time.it is being repaired now.i've spoken with several mechanics locally who have all told me that this seems to be a common problem with the ford transmission for several years.i've followed all of ford's customer service channels and have received no help.i've also met with an attorney.thank you for any help you can give.
Consumer states that while driving,the transmission will lose power or vehicle will slow down.
Manual transmission failure, when engaging manual transmission with the clutch depressed, vehicle will not move.tt
Transmission totally failed due ti improper seals, causing transmission fluid to leak.
Transmission went into neutral on inerstate blowing most of the gears apart.
The leak in the transmission was the result of the failure of the plastic plugs located on top of the transmission.this was reported to me by the dealers service personnel when vehicle was taken for repair.i was informed that thic was a common problem with the mazda transmission used in the ranger truck.ther have been at least two other reports to nhtsa on this problem.from information i have received, if the fluid in the transmission becomes low, it will result in the transmission being damaged.it appears that this problem is much more common that reported and seems a result of the use of plastic plugs in the top of the transmission.i was informed of this potential problem when i took my truck to be serviced.i was told that the leaking was a common problem. The service personnel at the dealership also said that the plug failure was not uncommon.it appears that this may be a problen that is masked by other transmission problems.
Transmission locked up, failed.
The leak in the transmission was the result of failure of the plastic plugs located on top of the transmission.the aastro transmission and automoblie repairs had reported to me of the problem.they also had encountered other vehicles like mine and with the same situations.( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
The shift rail plug that is located on the top cover of the transmission has a tendency to lose its sealing capabilities, causing the transmission to lose its fluid at a slow rate.
Transmission is making very loud and noisy sounds. While in fifth geartransmission gets stuck.
5-speed transmission when parked in first gear on very slight driveway, truck drifted backward onto another parked vehicle. Please describe details.tt
Front seat belts cannot be released/fastened with armrest in down position. *aw
Seat belts attached too high on the upper post,crossing consumers neck.
Consumer was reareneded by another vehicle which was traveling at approximately 30-35 mph,the back of driver's seat collapsed which caused the seat belt to grab around the neck of consumer, and throw head back.
I am being charged $1100.00, by south bay ford, for 2 repairs (both saftey related) that i believe ford should be liable for. 1) when i fill the gas tank, on my vehicle, to the top i get a large quantity of gas leaking on the ground. It appears the coupling between the filler neck and the tank is the problem. 2) the driver side seat belt latch would either not latch or would not release easily. The last time i actually had to cut the belt in order to exit the vehicle. After a small amount of research, on this site, i found other complaints for the same 2 problems on my model of vehicle.
Shoulder harness slides up and doon hog ring at top of inside cap/belt at times hangs up/sticks.
`the driver's side seat belt will not detach from belt buckle.after pressing red release button, consumer had to cut belt to get out of his seat belt.please provide any details.
Seat belt buckles slide down into seats.
Problem is with the driver's seat belt.in the time that i have owned the vehicle, i have replaced the original and one replacement mechanism.the third mechanism is not now working properly and needs to be replaced.i contacted the service manager, mr. Joe spaw, on 22 september and explained the situation.he replied that the mechanism should have a longer use life (three wearing out) and that he would order a replacement.to date i have had no further response from castrucci ford.it appears to me that asafety restraint system should have a longer use life and not require replacement every two years.
When involved in side collision the seat belt threw the driver foreward into the windsheild. Please describe.
The left front seat belt failed to work properly.the seat belts would not latch or release ontheir own.driver was filling up at the gas station and without warning gasoline poured out onto the ground. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the filler neck and the seat belts needed to be replaced.
During impact, the driver's side shoulder belt broke apart, causing consumer to hit steering wheel.
While adjusting the front drivers seat, the weld between the seat and seat track broke.this caused the seat to be unstable.i went to the ford dealer to have them fix the defect.they would only fix the defect if i paid for a new seat.i explained to them that this is a safety issue caused by their defective seat.the weld shouldn't break under the pressure of adjusting the seat backwards.also, if i ever got into an accident, the seat would not properly restrain me and could cause injury or death to the driver.i am appealing to nhtsa to review this seat defect.i have taken a photo of the defective weld.i'll try to attach it here.if you don't get the photo, then please feel free to email me for the photo and i'll send it to you.thank you for your time and consideration in this matter,greg hammel.
Design of drivers bench seat causes discomfort.
A piece under the driver's seat cushion tore a hole in the cushion. Driver had to fix it at his own expense since the warranty expired.
The driver seat was lose, which caused the seat to rock back and fourth.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Head rest design not sufficient to protect from whiplash. *dsh
While adjusting the driver seat seat track welds broke.this caused the seat to be unstable.
Drivers seat collapsed backwards when hit from behind, causing injury.
Faulty seat latch renders the seat belts and the child safety seat inoperative. Mjs
Consumer called complaining aboutdriver's seat falling back.the seat bolt broke and multiple teeth in the reclining mechanism broke.manufacturer and dealer were contacted, and stated that there was no assistance or warranty that couldcover this problem.*nlm
Seat latch inoperative, causing seat belt to fail.
Consumer was reareneded by another vehicle which was traveling at approximately 30-35 mph,the back of driver's seat collapsed which caused the seat belt to grab around the neck of consumer, and throw head back.
Vehicle was rear ended at about 35-40mph, and both driver's side and passenger's side seatbacks collapsed 2 to 3 notches back. Seats will not come back to full upright position.
Passenger's side seat adjuster failed.
Driver and passenger side seat backs failed, the seat backs collapsed.ttboth people in vehicle were injured.
Reclining seat back broke on the driver side, resulting in collapsing.tt
Noticed a clunking noise if the right front of the vehicle during turning, stopping and going over small bumps.figured it would be something simple and took it to my mechanic. He said it was a rusted frame mount and to take it to a body shop. So i did and the second opinion was that the frame was rusted completely in two just if front of the right shock mount. I climbed under the vehicle and it truly is rusted completely into two pieces. I don't know what is keep the front right wheel where it belongs. Unsafe to drive. Parked for now.where do i turn now? no pun intended.
Traveling below the speed limit on dry pavement the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to skid and roll over.please contactjohn reutter at superior investigations if further information is needed.727-848-3923.thank you john.
Have replaced front brake pads and rotors approx. Every 9000 miles.pad crack causing shaking.have lost thre caliper pins that hold caliper in place.replaced calipers problem will not go away.shaking ha scaused ball joints to fail.ford denies any problems with the design of these brakes
I applied my brake pedal and it was fine one second and then lost pressure and went to the floor with a popping feeling on the right front wheel and then i turn my wheel into the other lane to avoid hitting the car in front of me and a car came from no where in the other direction and hit my 1994 ranger on the right rear wheel and bedside .
Received recall 96v024001 brakes: studs on hydraulic cylinder had broken. Cylinder had separated causing the brakes to fail. The failure caused an accident which resulted in $300 worth of damage.the consumer request reimbursement for the repairs.
Vehicle brakes would lock up when applied at normal slowing speeds.
Abs brakes lock up during wet conditions.
Brakes failed, equipped with rear abs system.tt
While dfiving, experienced intermittent abs failure, when vehicle been sitting overnight, any surface rear brakes rubbed against wheels, then locked up, no prior warning.
On-going / intermittent problem with vehicle sliding whenever brakes are applied. Problem occurs at low or high speed. Vehicle being inspected by independent repair shop. Dealer / m.anufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Brakes locked up and vehicle skidded when the roads were wet.this only happened in wet weather, in dry there is no problem.
When i went to move my truck in the morning of december 30, 1998, the rear brake assembly completely locked up.i tried to rock it loose by shifting gears.i had to call a tow truck and they had to drag it onto the road in order to lift the rear, and neither rear broke loose while they drug it. The mechanic said the brake cylinders were completely rusted and all the rear brake hardware was replaced.in addition, i had to get a new clutch from trying to break the wheels free.the total bill was $1000.00 .i do not believe that a truck barely 4 years old should have had this problem.luckily,the brakes did not lock up while i was driving the truck.
Rear brake failure, equipped with abs system in the rear brakes.tt
The anti-lock brakes(not sure if air or hydraulic) locked up, causing me to slide into the back of another vehicle.
Abs system failed, causing accident. *sd
While driving on the road and approaching a stop sign, went toapply the brakes, and they would lock up and shimmy.
The parking brake light and abs light come on after the truck has to make a hard stop and seems like the brakes don't work.also the lights stay on until the rbas valve is change.this has happen to me two times and thiswasvery scarey when this happens.you don't know if you are going to stop the truck.dt
Front passenger and driver fiber disc brake piston bent, causing, the brakes to lock up. Dealer replaced both calipers with steel piston. Please provide any further details.
When touching the brakes the wheels lock up for no reason. The truck has abs. Please describe.
Abs brakes locks sometimes then at time it does not stop you at all.tt
Rear abs brakes lock up when driving during wet/damp conditions.tt
Vehicles rear abs braking system grabs and lock-up when there is moisture in the air.due to defective material in brake lining.dlr can not do anything about it
In wet conditions while applying brakes the rear brakes lock up, resultingextended stoppingdistance.
Experience intermittent brake failure, abs equipped, when make attempt to slow down, brake pedal goes to floor, without prior warning.tt passenger suffered injuries.
Brakes system failure, brakes lock up and drag, loss of braking.tt
No summary listed for above vehicle.
1) clutch assembly has faulty spring that hangs until breaking. Gears failed to respond grinding gears. 2) abs brakes when applying brakes, pedal goes to floor.
Abs brake failure, when driving at any speed and brakes are applied vehicle pulls and pedal pulsates and brakes grind.
Rear abs braking system malfunctioned and had rear wheel lock-up.tt
Rear abs brakes lock up during rainy conditions.
Brakes failed after recall repair.
While driving the brakes all of an sudden locks up. That is an very unsafe safety defect to the driver or any one else.
Brake problems.
Brakes pull to the right/left. *sd
Brakes grab intermittently. *tw
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle front right brakes locked up. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership and they indicated that the brake calipers had seized up.this cause damage to the brake rotors, drums and pads.the dealership indicated that this is a common problem with these vehicle but they are not recalling them. Ts
While driving, experienced intermittent brake failure when brake action seems ineffective, continues to roll forward, causing extended stopping distance.
While driving, experienced intermittent brake failure when brake action seems ineffective, continues to roll forward, causing extended stopping distance.
Brake problems, causing vehicle to pull to left/right.
On several occasions brake system locked up, causing vehicle to skid.
Brakes lock up intermittantly.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Contacted ford motor company, phil long.
Brakes lock-up when cold or wet
I was coming from port author texas, and when i was about 1 or 2 miles from my housethe right front wheel locked up.the caliper that works the brake came out and locked the wheel up.i was traveling at 55mph when it locked up, andi did not apply my brake for it to happen.i realize my truck is a 1994 model, however, the issue i'am trying to stress is this; i only have 15,000 miles, and drive it very little.my vehicle does not have the wear and tear for this to have happened!i feel it is a factory defect, and i should not be responsible for the repair.i am requesting an investigation into this matter before someone gets killed, and a remibursment for the repair cost i have already made. Point to mention:if it was not a defect, then why did the ford motor company change the front left calipers.
Right caliper froze up, causing loss of effectiveness while driving.tt
Front passenger and driver fiber disc brake piston bent, causing, the brakes to lock up. Dealer replaced both calipers with steel piston. Please provide any further details.
Replaced front brake pads.
While driving at 30 mph the brake pads fell off the vehicle which damaged the rotors and other parts on the vehicle.
When brakes are applied there isunknown grinding noise. Also, numerous parts have been replaced, such as pads, etc., but problem remains. Cause unknown.
Pads and rotors wear prematurely.tt
Pads and rotors wear prematurely.tt
Brakes serviced 4 times due to vibration/pulling when braking, also rear brakes squeak.*skd
The truck is a 1994 ranger. It presently has 37000 miles on it . Both front rotorsdeveloped cracks . A thumpingoccurred when applying the brakes . I had a mechanic look at it . He showed me the cracks in the rotors . I had it fixed . The rotorss cost me 118.dollars . This failure seems premature to me . I don't drive many miles during the year so it didn,t show up during the warranty period. I only drive about 7000 miles a year . Do i have a recourse or do i just pay it and shut up ?thank youlloyd.
Front rotors warped, causing brakes to pulsate.
While dfiving, experienced intermittent abs failure, when vehicle been sitting overnight, any surface rear brakes rubbed against wheels, then locked up, no prior warning.
Involved (2) accidents with cause not clear w/rear locking and brakes not activating. Please describe details.tt
Brake shoes failed.
While making right hand turns consumerheard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear brakes.dealership repaired the problem once, but it did not resolve the problem.
Lost brakes while driving twice=back wheels lock.tt
Rear brakes are locking up.tt
Rear drums turned/replaced several times due to being warped.
Replaced rear brake shoes/drums.
Water drips through drain hole in bed onto left rear brake line. Line rusted through and all brakes were lost. Mechanic states this is common with ford rangers.i have the failed part.
Abs, brake failure, rear brake line frozen/locked up on right side.tt
We've found there has been several recalls on the brakes, fuel, windows, ect.we would like to know if in fact any of these problems have ever been addressed, as we have never been notified, and marroone, and world ford have done brake jobs on this vehicle- noone ever mentioned these recalls to us, and i'll bet these problems were never fixed, and that is why we have to keep havingthis vehicle serviced for the same problems.how can we find out this information???
Master cylinder leaks, causing excessive play in brake pedal. *dsh
While driving experienced master cylinder bolt failure when bolt detached,brake pedal went to floor when backing up, causing him to hit wall with side view mirror.
Coming to a stop; heard a pop; had no brakes. Hit a building. Checked under hood & noticed master cylinder just hanging; no support. Called dealer. Was informed recall on vehicle's master cylinder studs (#96v024000 & 396v024001). Took vehicle to dealer & left it. Later was called informed no recalls for master cylinder.
Master cylinder leaking.
The front fiber disc brake piston bent which causes the wheels to lock up.replaced both calipers with steel piston.please give any further details.
Brake master cylinder failed prematurely because manufacturer does not remove the seam burr on plastic fluid reservoir, where it attaches to the master cylinder body.i replaced the master cylinder for the first time in july of 1998.last january i discovered the master cylinder leaking again, after i experienced a brake light coming on during turns.experience led me to believe that my brake fluid was low, it was.this evening, i replaced the master cylinder again.upon priming to cylinder, my friend discovered brake fluid seeping through the cylinder body and the reservoir.both master cylinders, brand new, from napa auto parts store in boise, id failed prematurely.
Bolt broke between the vacuum booster and master cylinder.
Brake pedal got hard, resulting in accident.tt
Bolt broke between the vacuum booster and master cylinder.
Brake lock up and skid while driving prior to recall notice or repair (96v-024). Mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice causing extensive damage to other brake components, however reimbursement was only for booster unit not the other components. (96v-024)mjs
Vehicle experiencedexact symptonsas stated inrecall96v024001/ studs began cracking to power brake vaccum booster assembly.manufacturer has advised consumerthat this vehicle wasnot a part ofrecall due to vin.
Brakes: hydraulic power assist:booster failure.
Vehicle periodically pulls to the right when driving. Please describe details.tt
Steering difficulty.tt
Noticed a clunking noise if the right front of the vehicle during turning, stopping and going over small bumps.figured it would be something simple and took it to my mechanic. He said it was a rusted frame mount and to take it to a body shop. So i did and the second opinion was that the frame was rusted completely in two just if front of the right shock mount. I climbed under the vehicle and it truly is rusted completely into two pieces. I don't know what is keep the front right wheel where it belongs. Unsafe to drive. Parked for now.where do i turn now? no pun intended.
Jm auto sales at 12248 n. 600 e. Demotte, in 46310, sold me an unsafe vehicle, he assured me that he services all his vehicles before he sells them because he wants his customers happy, when i took the truck to my mechanic he told me that it needs a new transmission, center links, wheel alignment, and exhaust flange manifold, its unfair for this business to sell a vehicle that is unsafe for the road, this should fall under the unsafe and deceptive acts and practices act. If he services the vehicle he would know what's wrong with them and not put them for sale.
While driving about 30 mphwheel will lockup. Then, engine will stall without a prior warning. This hashad happened a couple of times, and always had happened onlow speed.
Excessive play in the classic style steering wheel is felt a design problem.tt
Steering; the steering is locking up when making a turn.
According to hilcher ford the steering wheel broke off. Claimed to have never seen this happen before.
When turning the steering wheel to the left it sticks.please describe.
Steering; bottom of steering box snapped off completely resulting in no control of truck and accident. Please describe details.tt
In heavy rain the power steering becomes inoperative and driving on standing water.occurs when air conditioner or defroster is on.tt
When driving through standing water power steering is lost manufacturer says it's the fault of the driver.tt
Upon driving vehicle through puddles, power steering fails/vehicle stalls.
When vehicle is driven over water, tension belt gets wet, causing loss of power steering/electrical assembly. *sd
The power steering pump metal hoses are extremely rusted.metal is flaking off the hose.dealer suggested that the problem was due to heat.all metal hoses on the drivers side of the engine are experiencing extreme rust.spoke to an owner of an explorer, similar vintage, and they hadto replace similar hoses and brake lines.this in my opinion can be a safety issue especially if the hose becomes perforated and steering is lost.i never had a vehicle with metal hoses so badly corroded.
Power steering pump failure. *tw
Wheel separated from the drag-link at the adjustment sleeve connection, causing loss of control.
The steering arm on driver's side front wheel broke at the wheel connection while backing out of my driveway at approx. 5mph.unable to steer.loss of control of vehicle.i'm not sure why this happened.will take it to the dealer tomorrow.i'm only glad i wasn't driving 65 on an interstate highway curve at the time.
The front inner tie rod broke off, causing a loss of vehicle control.dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information.
Rear leaf spring rear brackets & supports rusted & detached from frame. Frame very rusted. Front-side rear leaf spring brackets appear in near-damage condition. 1994 ranger ext cab, xlt, 4l, 2wd. Mfg in 1993, 138k miles.dealer refuses help.damaged discovered before an accident occurred d/t loss of rear end control..updated 01/11/08.*lj
Rear left spring shackle and mount rusted off. Big rust hole in the frame beside fuel tank on left side.
While driving at low speedsvehicle shook.consumer wasable to maintain control of the vehicle.consumer took the vehicle to a body shop for inspection. It was determined that the upper and lower cab mounts were defective.
1994 ford ranger. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame on vehicle. *ldthe consumer stated the frame rusted and broke releasing the gas tank from the vehicle, while driving. The consumer requested to be reimbursed or replace the frame.updated 10/25/2017
Passenger side frame rusted just behind the front wheel. This is a potential safety issue and will cause the truck to fail the state safety inspection rendering the truck useless. Unless it brakes before that time. Drivers side in better condition.
Power steering failure occurs when going through water due to not having any splash guard protection between wheel well/engine.
The frame and suspension is rottinghere is a rust hole in my frame where the coil spring goes. The truck body has no other signs of rust and has never been abused or neglected.
Brackets that hold cab together have rusted and caused back of vehicle to become dislocated from body of truck. Dealer has been contacted.
Frame is rusted completely parts falling off and motor mounts have rusted apart. Rear bumber almost rusted away and falling off.
Excessive damage to front bumper in less than a 5 mph collision. *dsh
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
A 2 year old child sitting in child seat was able to open the door by pulling on handle. Please describe details.tt
I've called ford garages & the mechanics says that they have been replacing alot of these lately with an adapter to put on manual lock-in/lock outs.
I kept hearing a squeak in the rear end. When i looked under the truck i found that the frame is rusting out real bad. Pieces are flaking off. Had to replace all four hangers on leaf springs and shackles due to them being rusted through and broke. Dealer said this is normal and i will also have problems with the brackets holding the front springs. My exhaust is the original and the truck has 147,000 miles on it. I would expect the exhaust to rust out before the frame but i guess i am wrong. I am starting to worry about the safety of me and my kids. I still have the pieces that were replaced. Truck was also originally equipped with an undercoating on the frame. I guess this did not help.
1994 ford ranger with frame rot hidden by front right coil spring mount , unsafe !
Rear leaf spring mounting brackets rusted and detached from frame, frame is very rusty.
Unsafe 1994 ford ranger cab to frame bushings and suport brackets rusted not there..80000 miles sold to me.reported to ford corppration .
Purchased a very nice 1994 ford ranger xlt with approx. 63,709 original miles the frame perches and leaf spring purchases are like swiss cheese the scale on the frame is terrible the mechanic could not safely put this truck on a lift looks like truck underneath was dipped in rust any information or reply would be appreciated.
Noticed a clunking noise if the right front of the vehicle during turning, stopping and going over small bumps.figured it would be something simple and took it to my mechanic. He said it was a rusted frame mount and to take it to a body shop. So i did and the second opinion was that the frame was rusted completely in two just if front of the right shock mount. I climbed under the vehicle and it truly is rusted completely into two pieces. I don't know what is keep the front right wheel where it belongs. Unsafe to drive. Parked for now.where do i turn now? no pun intended.
The frame and suspension is rottinghere is a rust hole in my frame where the coil spring goes. The truck body has no other signs of rust and has never been abused or neglected.
Jm auto sales at 12248 n. 600 e. Demotte, in 46310, sold me an unsafe vehicle, he assured me that he services all his vehicles before he sells them because he wants his customers happy, when i took the truck to my mechanic he told me that it needs a new transmission, center links, wheel alignment, and exhaust flange manifold, its unfair for this business to sell a vehicle that is unsafe for the road, this should fall under the unsafe and deceptive acts and practices act. If he services the vehicle he would know what's wrong with them and not put them for sale.
3 out of 4 leaf spring brackets (those that attach the leaf spring to the frame of the truck) rusted through to the point of complete severing the connection of the leaf spring to the frame of the truck.the 4th bracketwas also replaced at the urging of my mechanic since it appeared to be close to breaking as the other 3 did.these bracket failures were a severe safety issue and put the safety of all passengers at risk for personal injury.i personally know several other people who have had this same issue with their ford rangers.these vehicles need to be recalled and for those who have already had to repair their trucks compensation should be made.
Purchased a very nice 1994 ford ranger xlt with approx. 63,709 original miles the frame perches and leaf spring purchases are like swiss cheese the scale on the frame is terrible the mechanic could not safely put this truck on a lift looks like truck underneath was dipped in rust any information or reply would be appreciated.
Premature severerust on under body of frame and just about every component connected to the frame itself, including body mounts, leaf spring brackets, steering components. Without proper knowledge of this active and aggressive rust can lead to loss of steering, control, and shifting loads as rear leaf springbrackethas already failed after hitting a pothole. Body mounts have rusted leaving the cab with potential to fall off, or shift during a simple driving maneuver . Frame has pancakes of rust flaking off at this time in it's age (now 18 years).this is a well known issue to internet ford truck club members with severe rust that directly affects the safety and integrity of the frame and it's components attached to it.
Rear left spring shackle and mount rusted off. Big rust hole in the frame beside fuel tank on left side.
If road is disfigured/bumpy, truck will lose control possibly running off road. Please describe details.tt
Front end out of alignment. *dsh
Wheel bearing/ball joints have worn out, cause unknown.please describe.
Vehicle is pulling to the right side.tt
Noise in front end.
Front end pulls to right; goes off road while driving straight/forward; low/high speed; no warning.tt
When going over bumps in road at 45 mph, vehicle pulls/feels like it's losing control.*skd
Vehicle was rolled over while travelling about 25 mph.tt
Front and rear tires have uneven wear causing difficulty steering.tt
Upon assembly, left front control arm bushing was left out,causing metal to hit metal when hitting bumps.
All ball joints failed.
All ball joints failed.
All wheel bearings failed.
Rear end of vehicle vibrates severely while driving 45 mph; hard to control/hold vehicle down.tt
I kept hearing a squeak in the rear end. When i looked under the truck i found that the frame is rusting out real bad. Pieces are flaking off. Had to replace all four hangers on leaf springs and shackles due to them being rusted through and broke. Dealer said this is normal and i will also have problems with the brackets holding the front springs. My exhaust is the original and the truck has 147,000 miles on it. I would expect the exhaust to rust out before the frame but i guess i am wrong. I am starting to worry about the safety of me and my kids. I still have the pieces that were replaced. Truck was also originally equipped with an undercoating on the frame. I guess this did not help.
Wanders and there is a thumping sound in the back. Please describe details.tt
Rear leaf spring rear brackets & supports rusted & detached from frame. Frame very rusted. Front-side rear leaf spring brackets appear in near-damage condition. 1994 ranger ext cab, xlt, 4l, 2wd. Mfg in 1993, 138k miles.dealer refuses help.damaged discovered before an accident occurred d/t loss of rear end control..updated 01/11/08.*lj
Truck had a squeak in the rear suspension. After my investigation i found that the lh rear spring hanger had rusted completely off. I checked the rh and found that it is about to rust completely through.
Rear end is uncontrollable due to missing sway bar, sway bar is an option.tt
Right rear axle bent.*skd
The rear passenger's side leaf spring and shock absorber have rubbed a hole through the steel casing,leaving it open to the salt/rain and etc..
Left rear shock absorber failed.
Vehicleexperienced a problem with the front mounting bracket for the rear axle leaf spring.ittotally rusted. The frame is perfect but the brackets have completely been destroyed.
Rear springs cut by emergency brake cable.
The rear springs in the vehicle have broken,causing a loud banging noise. The springs were replaced.
Leaf spring assembly failure, causing instability.
The rear passenger's side leaf spring and shock absorber have rubbed a hole through the steel casing,leaving it open to the salt/rain and etc..
At 4:50 pm on monday, september 18, 200, i was driving west bound on the 210, a half mile before the 2 interchange in the pasadena, california area.i was driving 65 mph in the second lane when i began to feel like i was driving on a wash board.my back end began fishtailing back and forth.i had to fight to keep my truck in the lane i was in at the time.i glanced into my drivers side mirror and saw chunks and strips of tire flying away from my truck .i looked over my right shoulder and saw that the lanes were clear.i drove directly to the shoulder and stopped.on exiting my vehicle, i saw that all the tread had seperated from the driver's side rear tire.there is no tread left on the tire.i had aaa come and put on the spare.i had a safety check done the next morning at a tire shop.two more of my tires are cracked just outside the tread, around the entire perimeter of the tires on both sides.as i bought the truck used with 26,000 miles on it, i am not really sure if the affected tire was original or a replacement.( dot number: w2fc1m9393 tire size: p225/70r14 )
Two tires have been replaced because of separation, now the remaining four tires have separated, the truck pulls to the right, vibrates in the rear, and front. My tires are on my truck and i can deliver my truck to anyone wanting to examine it.( dot number: obbn pua tire size: p235/75r15 )
Tires felt unstable and sometimes abnormal sounding for several months at 60mph on highway.no problems found during vehicle alignment and tire balancing. Normal use and proper inflation since purchase of tires in september of 1997. (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number:tire size: p265/75r15 )
I purchased thefirestone wilderness at tires at the tire station in sacramento, ca in june 1997.the first problem i had with the tires was a blowout of the rear left tire traveling at 60mph on interstate 5 from california to oregon.during most of the life of my wilderness at tires i was living in bishop, ca and yucca valley, ca, which are both hot desert climates, which i understand are where most of the other tread separations have occurred.the tread separation occurred on the left front tire as i was traveling down a hill on hwy 62 from yucca valley to palm springs, ca.i barely kept control of the vehicle.i thought that it was simply a flat tire, but the tire people said they could not repair it because the tread had separated, and they showed me a large bubbled up area of the tire.because i had heard of similar incidents with wilderness at tires involving fatalities, i opted to replace all four tires (though i still have a wilderness at under the truck as a spare).i replaced them with bridgestone duellers because they had a better reputation for quality, and i had heard at the time that the replacement tires for the faulty wilderness at's should be throught firestone or bridgestone.when the recall became official, i obtained a letter from the tire place noting the tire separation so that i could be reimbursed for the failed tires.shortly after obtaining the letter, not knowing where to send it, my job transferred me to cheyenne wyoming, and i only recently relocated the letter, as well as learned that the wilderness at tires that i purchased were officially deemed as faulty and unsafe.i was able to escape injury, but i attribute that to my excellent driving skills - the tires truly created an unsafe situation for me.
I have been waiting several weeks and still haven't received replacement tires.never received recall notice either.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Ford specifies only 235/60-15 tires on this vehicle.this size is not available in a winter tire.these tires are unacceptable for use in upstate new york in winter.what can be done to get ford to identify safe winter tires?i have had significant problems stopping the truck in bad conditions and these tires are just no good in winter weather.i believe it is technically unacceptable and fundamentally irresponsible for an automobile company to only recommend a summer tire and then sell the vehicles throughout the country.please help me.i have talked to ford customer service and they stick with the single size recommendation.this is stupid.
Tire had become flat and noticed significant wear but assumed that it had been punctured by a sharp object but never considered product failure.a new atx tire was bought to replace the old one at a firestone dealership.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
The tire tread on the front driver side peeled completely off of the tire at approximately 65 mph.( dot number: w2hf1m2519 tire size: p215 75r15 )
I owned a 1994 ford ranger i went into a slide & rolled the truck 4 times & totaled it out , i had wilderness at tires on this truck265/75r/15........ I then bought a 1997 ford ranger with265/75r/15wilderness tires ,,,,, now comes this recall on wilderness at tires ......i am concerned aboutthese tires....... Yet the ford dealer says my tires are not on the list , then i callfirestone & they tell me my tires are not on the list , yet i recently rolled a ford ranger & lived through it, that hadwilderness at tires on it , & i was beat up pretty good , so i am concernedabout the tires i have on my truck now......i work at a hospital & there are alotof peoplewho say i am very lucky to be alive .......... So in closingyesiam worried about these wilderness attiresi have on my truck ...........( dot number: ?????????? tire size: 265/r75/15 )
The front firestone tires (p235/75r15) were showing metal wires.nlm
The tire failed as i began slowing down on an exit ramp from a limited access highway.the tire lost pressure rapidly (5-10 sec).i was able to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.the tire was properly inflated at the time (35 psi) and the vehicle was unloaded (driver only). The tire did not fail due to puncture or treadwear.there was extensive damage to the sidewall and apparent tread separation.a photograph of the damaged tire is available.
I have noticed that 14 inch tires are not being recalled.are there significant engineering design differences in 14 inch and 15 inch tires, or have they just been overlooked since they are not a very common size.i have had to special order them.i am currently needing to replace my second set of wilderness ht tires.both sets only lasted about 20,000 miles even though i maintained them the same as any other tires i owned which lasted 60,000 miles.thankyou.will be monitoring your press releases.contact me if you'd like.karen( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
No summary( dot number: w29v tire size: p265/75r15 )
I was driving down the interstate at night, aproximately 75 mph.when all of a sudden, i felt a jerk, and the vehicle was out of control.i have had flat tires in the past, and this was a completely different feel.my steering was almost inop, and breaking was almost non existant.i only thank god for looking down on me at that moment.after nearly crashing, i was able to make it over two lanes and finally come to a stop.when i inspected the tire, i had found it completely seperated in one whole piece.after removing the tire, i had to literally unrap the whole tread that had rapped around my tie rod end, and kick the other portion that was jammed in by brake. I have worked on airplanes in the usaf for the past ten years and never once experienced a tire that badly mutilated.it appeared to be a manufacturing defect.you might ask yourself how can i make that assumption?i have been working in quality assurance for the past two years in aviation, and i see manufacturing defects all the time.i have a bachelors in professional aeronautics, with a minor in aviation safety.i think you guys are making a serious mistake by only recalling atx p35/75 r15s.there is an obvious problem with more atx tires. The question is, how many lives will it take before more tire sizes are recalled.reminds me of the "blood priority". I will be taking pictures tomorrow of the damaged tire and the whole tread that was seperated.if you are interested in the pictures, i will gladly send them.i am still severely shaken up over this whole episode, so i apoligize for any typos or gramatical errors.besides, it is very hard to type in this small skinny window.i dont quite understand the rational of it.i'm sure you get thousands of complaints a day, and yet,i hope you see the severity of this issue.thank you for your time. (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number:tire size: p265/75r15 )
At 4:50 pm on monday, september 18, 200, i was driving west bound on the 210, a half mile before the 2 interchange in the pasadena, california area.i was driving 65 mph in the second lane when i began to feel like i was driving on a wash board.my back end began fishtailing back and forth.i had to fight to keep my truck in the lane i was in at the time.i glanced into my drivers side mirror and saw chunks and strips of tire flying away from my truck .i looked over my right shoulder and saw that the lanes were clear.i drove directly to the shoulder and stopped.on exiting my vehicle, i saw that all the tread had seperated from the driver's side rear tire.there is no tread left on the tire.i had aaa come and put on the spare.i had a safety check done the next morning at a tire shop.two more of my tires are cracked just outside the tread, around the entire perimeter of the tires on both sides.as i bought the truck used with 26,000 miles on it, i am not really sure if the affected tire was original or a replacement.( dot number: w2fc1m9393 tire size: p225/70r14 )
Conditions:entire tread and attached side wall extending about half way to the wheel rim seperated.there was no audable sound.weather:clear day, about 80 deg. F.speed:about 70 mph.tire installed 6/6/00 and run for about 8,300 miles.identical tire on right side has not failed butwill be replaced.the serial number on the failed tire appears to be: 32097.preceeding that number in a column of numbers are:p1107aa2 followed by e-25931 (dot number: cn72u479tiresize: p225/70r14)
I owned a 1994 ford ranger i went into a slide & rolled the truck 4 times & totaled it out , i had wilderness at tires on this truck265/75r/15........ I then bought a 1997 ford ranger with265/75r/15wilderness tires ,,,,, now comes this recall on wilderness at tires ......i am concerned aboutthese tires....... Yet the ford dealer says my tires are not on the list , then i callfirestone & they tell me my tires are not on the list , yet i recently rolled a ford ranger & lived through it, that hadwilderness at tires on it , & i was beat up pretty good , so i am concernedabout the tires i have on my truck now......i work at a hospital & there are alotof peoplewho say i am very lucky to be alive .......... So in closingyesiam worried about these wilderness attiresi have on my truck ...........( dot number: ?????????? tire size: 265/r75/15 )
Firestone atx tires, p26575r15, dot w29vins423 experienced vibration, consumer stated vehicle jumped and left road into a ditch causing damage to vehicle, consumer feels that the tires shook so bad and caused the 4wd hub to engage causing vehicle to drag on left front wheel and steer left, consumer also states the hub did fail in the summer or fall of 2000 and it was replaced.
I had a blowout with the back left tire.had my tires checked.front right tire starting to separate also.shipped blown tire to firestone.denied compensation for damages.denied compensation for proration on replacement tire.tires had less than 40,000 miles on them.firestone said that the tire had a cut in the tread face which allowed moisture to contaminate the steel belts causing a break down in the rubber to steel adhesion causing the detachment.because i had another tire beginning to separate at the same time, i am not satisfied with their decision. All i have is the word of their own inspector.the inspection of the tires should be conducted by an impartial party and the fact that i had another ruined tire should have been included in the decision.(dot number: vdfcjba257tiresize: 22570r14)
Firestone tire blewout while driving, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
I have noticed that 14 inch tires are not being recalled.are there significant engineering design differences in 14 inch and 15 inch tires, or have they just been overlooked since they are not a very common size.i have had to special order them.i am currently needing to replace my second set of wilderness ht tires.both sets only lasted about 20,000 miles even though i maintained them the same as any other tires i owned which lasted 60,000 miles.thankyou.will be monitoring your press releases.contact me if you'd like.karen( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
Pe00 020;consumer said that rock gravel went inside oftires, andtires wouldn't hold air pressure. Tires were flat. Firestone, wilderness#at, p23570r16.there were no injuries.
On 6/6/00, while driving home with 2 carpool passengers the left rear tire disintegrated at 70 mph in 105 degree heat. The first indication that something was wrong was an extremely violent thumping from the rear. I thought at first that the driveline broke and was smashing the pavement, but then, after no more than a second, the noise stopped and the steering wheel was almost wrenched from my hands as the truck lurched severely to the left, hurtling us towards the bushes thatare the only separation from oncoming traffic on that stretch of hwy 99 near selma ca.the wheel had actually locked up for an instant as the failed tread wrapped around the axle before ripping free. In the fraction of a second it took to realize i was no longer in control of the vehicle and was probably going to crash into oncoming traffic, the tread peeled off all the way. Instantly, the noiseand violent motion stopped and i watched the tire's tread tumble into the median through the left side mirror.i noticed i had instinctivly took my foot off the gas at the first sign of trouble, and i was now cruising at 60mph with no trouble. I eased into the right lane, slowing further, thing to pull over but the truck was handling fine. Seeing an exit 1/4 mi. Ahead, i headed foritwith flashers at about 50mph. Upon stopping we were amazed to findthe left rear tire stripped of tread, but still fully inflated, (30 psi according to my guage).the shredded tire imploded my rear fender, left black gouges aboveand around the fender, and striped away the mudguard and interior of the wheel well. After changing the tire and depositing my shaken passengers at our carpool site,i went to the nearest tire dealer and bought a set of uniroyal tiger paws. They threw away the firestones and i have no record of them, but i do have a record from my local goodyear dealear when i took the truck soon after i bought it with acomplaint of a strong pull to the right. They did an alignment test and told me a be
A large chunk of tread came off of this tire.luckily traffic was light and we were able to pull off. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
One tire located on the right rear developed a crack in the sidewall, going completely around the right rear tire in the same line as the tire size.this tire also has a crack beginning to form at the outer base of the tread.after having the tires removed i found a hairline crack beginning at the base of the tread on the inside of another tire. I'm not sure where the tire was located on the vehicle, because they had already been removed and weren't marked.the other two tires dot vd 60 aw4 108 show signs that a crack may be beginning to form on the outer sidewall but show no obvious failure at this point.i had the tires replaced in concern for safety and have them in storage pending recall or warranty adjustment.the complete tire size is 31x10.50 lt r15.the box wouldn't take this many letters in the questionaire.if anyone has questions concerning the tires, since they are not under recall, they need to contact me promptly.i must return them for adjustment if they are not recalled. (dot number: vd60aw4288tiresize: 31x10.50lt)
While parked, consumer noticed a split, where tread met sidewall onright front firestone fr480 tire. Firestone was notified and informed consumer that tire was not covered under recall, but they werewilling to prorate tires at 50%.original equipment, tire size p225/70r14, dot# vnfc1m9
Complete tread separation and blowout of left front tire with no advance warning in october of 1999. Damaged left front fender. Belt failure and partial tread separation resulting in large bulge on left rear tire in august of 2000.( dot number: tire size: p235/60r15 )
One of consumers firestone tires started coming loose while driving on interstate, consumer drove directly to tire dealer and upon inspection found that two other tires were also starting to come apart and he replaced all three, once the consumer heard abot recall 00t-005 he was denied replacement tires.nlm
All 4 of comsumer firstone tires experienced tread separation between 17000 and 26000 miles.nlm
Firestone tires experienced belt separation, consumer replaced tires and firestone is denying her a reimbursement due to the early failure of the tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Pe-00020; replacement tires on a 1994 ford ranger. Tire size p21570r14. Tread is separating from sidewall. Tire tread separation resulted in bulging causing vibration and steering malfunction.all tires were replaced with different brand.
Firestone (p255/70r14 m+s) tire experienced tread separation.
Pe00.020; was traveling about 50mph onhighway andvehicle began to shake. Consumer was able to pull over, and the right front tire tread separated, and there were no injuries.firestone, wilderness#ht, p235/7515. He has contacted firestone.
On two occasions, the tire experience tread separation, customer was denied reimbursement because driver purchased competitor brand tires (firestone atx and at p235/75 r15).
The firestone tires that are being re-called, blew out and driver lost control damage to truck. (claim# 42-1281-305) *mw
Pe00 020; consumer said that the tire were wobbling when he traveled down the road. Tires had bubbles and stress marks. Consumer notified the firestone.
While driving 75mphtread separated fromleft rear tire.left side of truck was torenup due to tire hitting it. Tire was still inflated. Changed tire & contacted firestone. Mailed tire to firestone. Brought new tires. Had brought vehicle with used tires already on it.
Original equipment on a 1994 ranger, p265/7515 size .tread on all four tires has separated. The tire were prorated on price under the warranty.the customer replaced the firestone atx tires with new and identical tires.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65 mph onhighway, and the left rear tire separated and blew out.then he hit a concrete barrier, andveered over to the right, hitting a guardrail.vehicle was totaled. Tires were firestone, size p215 70r14 m/s, and dot w2hy1nk142.
After market tires,p235/75r15, dot#vdhl. Tiresbegan tocrack along the sidewall.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 68mph on highway andheard a popping noise. Vehicle thrown intocenter of the meredian strip. Front left hand side tire tread had separated.there were no injuries.
Left rear firestone atx radial tire p235/75r15 experienced tread separation, upon inspection of the other tires, dealer noticed right front tire was beginning to separation, consumer had all 4 tires replaced with a different brand of tires, when recall was announced consumer was told he could get no compensation due to the failures happening before august.
On two occasions, the tire experience tread separation, customer was denied reimbursement because driver purchased competitor brand tires (firestone atx and at p235/75 r15).
The firestone atx p235/75r15 tires on the vehicle experienced separation and were replaced prior to recall (00t-005), consumer is being denied reimbursement from the manufacturer. *mjs
Onfour different occasions while driving, the tread separated from the tires, dealership and consumer agreedto prorated the tires and replaced.consumer again experienced the same tread separation problem. *la
Have there been any recals or accidents reported with this vehichle, since it was first sold by the original dealer and/or subsequent buyers?
I was told by a mechanic and a postings on a ford ranger web site that rangers have a bad habit of collecting leaves and other small debris in the fan compartment.the mechanic who cleaned the compartment out saved a leaf and it showed singe marks (partially burnt).i was told that the best way to not let the build up get so bad is to clean it out as soon as the whirring noise starts when you turn on the fan/air conditioning.the build up of debris in such a small compartment causes the debris to become very dry and could cause a fire.also, the o2 sensor!not only have i been told by others who suffered from this problem, been forwarned of it by other ranger owners, it happens only on long, extended drives.a simple diagnostic test confirmed my o2 problem, only after the dealer failed to diagnose the problem.my check engine light would come on, causing panic (on a long drive, by yourself), money spent trying to diagnose the problem due to ineptness at joe myers, and then extremely poor gas mileage, and poor in-town performance.i was told to expect to replace the o2 sensor again in 6 months to a year...therefore, possibly pointing to a computer problem.at the very least, it is a built-in bi-yearly repair that affects other systems.if i do have to replace it again (at a hefty $160 a pop) - i'll let you know.
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'check engine' warning light on due to two failed sensors.
Check engine light continually comes on. *dsh
The two problems are speedometer does not work properly and hasn't for some time, at speeds over 55 the needle either goes to 85 and stay's there or bounces around between 50 and 85, both dealers contacted about the problem have said w/o even seeing truck it needs new speedo b/c the original batch used from the factory were defective.problem 2 is the parking brake, was fixed under recall but has never worked correctly and dealer has said they won't fix again.
The frame and suspension is rottinghere is a rust hole in my frame where the coil spring goes. The truck body has no other signs of rust and has never been abused or neglected.
Accident - unspecified.
Vehicle speed control remains in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released. Originally, was a cold weather problem, but now is occurring in warmer weather. A november 30, 1995 recall exists on the vehicle speed control, but gambino ford in lockport, n.y. Denies it.
Vehicle was in gear in park when put into reverse, vehicle went into open throttle position.
The vehicle accelerates on its own on highway when the driver tries to slow it down. Yh
Vehicle suddenly accelerated causing drive to hit a pile of snow to stop the vehicle.
Throttle position sensor failure causes vehicle to run improperly when cold.*aw
The malfunctioning of the cruise control has caused the brake lights to be inoperative. Dealer says the lights are connected to the cruise control.
Cruise control failed to disengage on toll road-nearly crashed into toll both which was filled with other cars. Was forced to panic brake. System release at about 30 mph. -problem repeated again on 06,21,01 at lower speed. I was forced to go through a stpo light. Could not stop. I have reported this defect to ford and told that no recalls exist. This is a serious problem. My life was put at risk, on two occasions.
Brake switch failed, causingbrake lights not to come on.switch is some how connected tocruise control. Whenbrakes are applied to disengage cruise control, it will engagewhenbrakes are let go.dealer has been contacted.
When fuse 10 is burned out - applying brake would not disengage cruise control
Consumerengagedcriuse conrtrol andvehicle accelerated at high.consumer couldn't get cruise control to disengage.had to turnvehicle off, and pull to the side of the road.
Vehicle was in gear in park when put into reverse, vehicle went into open throttle position.
Fuel throttle stuck during extreme winter condition, there is a recall for these problems but it does not include ohio.tt
Sudden acceleration.
While driving at approximately at 40mph,suddenly accelerator pedal stuck while attempting to brake, engine over powered brakes, resulting in rearending a truck, driver sustained neck and back injuries.
The vehicle lost power while driving 50 mph.the accelerator assembly attachment to the cable broke.the dealer appointment was made.while merging onto the freeway, the consumer heard a pop coming from the gas pedal and lost power.the gas pedal was loose and the consumer had to apply excessive force to get any power.when the consumer pulled in to park, the gas pedal fell completely off.the pedal was spot welded to the firewall.the spot weld had fatigue cracks. *sc
Gas pedal sticking.
When gas pedal is depressed to floor it is jammed there by the carpeting leaving you at full throttle. Must manually pull the pedal up which is dangerous while driving or turn the key off.
Throttle is sticking to floor, almost causing an accident , dealer has attempted to fix vehicle, but defect has reoccurred. Consumer will contact dealer again.
The pin has bent out of shape, and this causes the pin to come out of the gas pedal.when the pin comes out from the pedal, pedal falls off while in use.
While driving at 5mph and applying accelerator pedal, it snapped off.consumer was forced to pull over.i
Going 55mph the accelerator left the consumer's foot and went to the floorand would not come off the floor before slowing the vehicle down,the vehicle accelerated to 85 mph because of a broken accelerator cable.
Throttle linkage keeps getting stuck, dealer can not locate the problem.tt
After starting vehicleaccelerator was wide open,and then there was sudden acceleration at high speed, vehicle ran into a parked vehicle, causing major damage to vehicle, and major injuries to driver.
Recall 95v231001 concerning throttle linkages and control.vehicle experienced intermittentthrottle sticking while driving in inclementweather conditions. Dealer was notified, and informedconsumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.
Water ingested inside engine through air intake duct, causing vehicle to stall while attempting to drive through water.*skd
While driving, noticed smoke coming from heater vents, cut off vehicle, upon restart white smoke poured out of vents, caused by leaves over the heater.
Poor location of front defrost vent, causing inadequate defrosting of windshields. *sd
While driving 20 mph driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time.the consumers son turned on the defroster and smoke filled the inside of the vehicle.the vehicle was engulfed in flames.*tc
While driving, noticed smoke coming from heater vents, cut off vehicle, upon restart white smoke poured out of vents, caused by leaves over the heater.
Since the vehicle was 3 years old the heater fan when set on the lowest two settings , will start to smoke and one can smell burning under the dash. It will stop when fan switch is on 3,4 or 5 setting. Contacted ford years ago they said not under warrenty. On9/3/01 mechanic test drove vehicle with fan set on 2, cab filled with smokehad to stop in middle of a bridge could not see.
Right outside rearview mirror makes objects appear further away than they actually are.*aw
While driving, driver/pass rearview mirrors move, no way to tighten.tt
Front windshield cracked.
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
When wet passengers enter into vehicle, windows do not defrost/interior fogs up.
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Firestone tire blew out (sidewall ruptured) 60 mph. Plenty of treadwear left. Rear bumper unusually weak, heavy damage under 2 mph collision, windshields abnormally weak, crack very easily. Parking brake fails to operate correctly even after recall work is performed.( dot number: tire size: p22570r14 )
Front wheel hubs forfour wheel drive do not work. Dealer has replacedhubs three times.
The screws were possibly not reinstalled after tire was remounted causing the left front wheel to come off while driving resulting in damage to steel rim.nlm
Lug nuts studs are dbad and could cause injuries to me and others.
The screws were possibly not reinstalled after tire was remounted causing the left front wheel to come off while driving resulting in damage to steel rim.nlm
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