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No deployment of airbag in accident.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. While driving down a hill at less than approximately 20 mph, the vehicle crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor bruising, which did not require medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure months later. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
The drivers side airbag deployed in a rear end crash that pushed my vehicle into another vehicle. When the airbag deployed something was aparently was ejected from the bag assembly that struck the interior roof of truck doing noticable damage to the headline and roof. The servicing dealer, berge ford in mesa az is not willing to admit that the damage was caused by the airbag. I do not agree with that.
Takata recall.i crashed my 1996 ford ranger in 2010.both airbags deployed.my collision shop replaced the airbags with unknown year ford ranger airbags, buying some new parts from ford to complete the install.there is no way to know if these are recalled takata airbags without an inspection.my local ford dealership, varsity ford in ann arbor mi, is refusing to do anything without a recall notice.any inspection, even if these are recalled airbags, will be at my cost because this is a 1996 truck.i called ford's recall line and explained the situation, and they referred me to my local dealership.there seems to be no plan to track down dangerous takata airbags installed after manufacture, even if they were originally installed in another vehicle that would have been recalled.
I hit a small deer doing about 35 miles per hour and pulled over to the side of the road about three minutes later another auto came up from behind and rear ended me my air bag deployed then. Why did it deploy then and not when i hit the deer. The only damage i did to the front end to my truck was cracked the gill and others around it. The damage that the other auto did was bent the bumper under my truck along with the brackets too, the impact from the other auto was loud and was heard from about a mile away. The auto that rear ended me was going about 55 to 60 miles per hour.
Other: design of vehicle is not conducive to a short driver regarding air bags.
Another vehicle ran ford off road, hit construction sign, going about 25 mph, air bag deployed and filled vehicle with chemicals which burned hands & part of neck, plastic piece cut hands wedged between steering wheel and horn went off.
While driving at 35 mph in a frontal collision the driver side air bag didn't deploy upon impact.please provide more details. Ts
After truck was involved in an intersectional crash, driver went to get out of the truck and the air bag on the driver's side deployed, and burned driver's right arm. The air bag will be replaced.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy duringfront end collision, driver swerved off road, hit to avoid colliding with another vehicle, 40 mph.
Airbag deployed on 2/13/01 without cause at vehicle speed of est. 10 mph, truck hit land embankment along side of the road.there is no visible damage to vehicle. Vehicle is drivable with exception of airbag. Airbag caused critical injury to 47 yr old driver including: crushed sternum, cracked ribs, damaged lungs, bruised heart, injury to liver & kidneys, extensive internal bleeding, ruptured gallbladder resulting in peritonitis.driver was hospitalized 4 times in less than 60 days for a total inpatient admission of 28 days. Each admission was listed as critical with last admission of 4/2/01 to 4/13/01 resulting in major surgery . Patient recovery expected to last 7 to 12 months. We have been told we must pay approximately $5000 for an expert to examine the ford ranger truck to determine if the bumper sensors were defective causing unnecessary airbag deployment resulting in critical injury to driver.
While driving vehicle about 45 mph vehicle anotherstruck vehicle head-on first, but, air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal impact at 20 mph in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. Also, motor mounts broke in low speed crash. Cause unknown.
Unspecified:passenger side air bag was making a rattling noise and had to be replaced
- the contact stated thathit a deer on 09/24/06, withthe 1996 ford ranger extended cab whiledriving at 35 mph.the weather was clear and dry.the contact's vehiclehit the deer on the driver' front side , and the air bag didn't deploy. He pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, put onthehazard lights, and before getting out of the vehicle another vehicle came by and hit the vehicle from the backat the speed of 55-60 mph. The contact stated that's is when the air didbag deployed.the contact stated that there has never been any indication that there was a problem with theair bags.the failure mileage and the current mileage were both 97,000.there were two injuries as a result of the crash.
Truck was involved in a head-on crash traveling at 35 mph, and there was no deployment of the air bags. The truck has been repaired.
Consumer was involved in a side impact collison inwhich the air bag deployed, causing consumer to sustain 2nd to 3rd degree burns.alsodriver's side shoulder belt might have malfunctioned, causing her to sustain an injuries to the head.
Came upon stopped traffic at 40 mph, rearended vehicle in front, air bag did not deploy,driver was injured.
While drivingat approximately 45mph & was entering intersection when another vehicle ran the red light. Ranger "t" boned the vehicle. Upon impact with other vehicle, neither air bag deployed. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic vehicle did not hit the right area.mechanic would check the air bag sensors.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collison and the air bag did't deploy.the driver's seat belt broke which caused the driver to be injured.
Vehicle was at a completestop and washit on the driver side by another vehicle, and only the driver side air bag deployed, and burnt the driver face.please provide moredetails. Ts
While driving at aprroximately 15 mph vehicle washit head-on by another vehicle whichwas going 50mph . Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy which could have caused injuries..
Consumer was involved in a collision, in which the driver's air bag deployed, filling the vehicle with a powder substance, causing consumer to be blinded for several seconds and consumer also received chemical burns to skin area.please describe details.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 35mph, driver's side airbag deployed after impact, resulting in an injury.
While driving at or about 10-18 mph vehicle was involved in an accident. The air bags did not deploy.
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing the dome light to come on unexpectedly, etc.common problem.please provide further information.
The control clusters on the steering wheel have been at a sufficiently high temperature that the plastic covering over the micro switches has deformed and on occasion it willstick to your fingers.the center button on the left side has disintegrated to the point that the actual micro button is now operated directly through the missing portion of the original covering.one of the micro buttons on the right side is in the same condition and both control clusters have broken loose from the steering wheel.with the problems ford has had with fires i thought they would offer some assistance in repairing this defect but both the local dealers i have taken it to have indicated no assistance is available, i guess we will wait for the fire that spreads through the garage and takes down the whole house.dealers that turned me down are blue bonnet in new braunfels, tx and griffith in the kyle, tx area.the control still actually functions if you can hold it all together long enough to activate the micro switches and you don't mind getting sticky black goop on your fingers.
The two buttons on either side of the horn, on the steering wheel, that control the cruise control melt in the heat and expose the circuit boards. This has been going on for a few years and i finally need to report this.
Upon entering the veh to go to work we found that one side of the steering column had melted and a burnt odor was detected in the veh. This occurred on the side of the steering column that the cruise feature is located.we talked with another owner of a ranger and he advised us there had been a recall on the ranger truck.we have not received any notification as to the recall and we bought the veh new in 1995. It is a 1996 model.this veh was in good condition before this happened and i would like to know if this can be fixed and what steps to take in order to take care of this problem.
Turns over but won't start.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.while activating the right turn signal, the contact heard an electrical crackling sound in the dashboard.the failure has been occurring daily for the last nine months.the failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 164,000.updated 04/08/08. *ljthe right turn signals and emergency flashers did not work. The consumer also stated the cruise control was a problem as well. Updated
Consumer has been experiencing ongoing problem concerning vehicle shutting down while driving at random. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop. Consumer feels that the dealer put more miles on vehicle then the consumer for test driving. But yet the condition cannot be corrected.all costs still go to the consumer.
Dt: on 7/8/05 after driving the vehicle for about 20 minutes , vehicle was parked when owner noticed the tire had blown out, and a boom was heard. The owner ran outside and vehicle was in flames. The flames were noticed under hood of truck. The flames went into cab. The fire lasted about 30 or 35 minutes before it was put out. The fire was put out by fire department. The fire department never gave indication of what caused fire.there was a police report filed. No indication from the police department as to what caused the fire. There is a recall on 1996 extended cab rangerregarding the pressure break switch. But owner doesn't have the recall number. Work tools were inside the vehicle when it burned. There were no lights inside the vehicle or warnings of a problem prior to the fire. There were no other major problems with vehicle. The fire has not been reported to insurance company.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate intermittently while driving obstructing his view. Also, the interior dome light door ajar alarm would continue to illuminate when the door was been closed intermittently. He also noticed that the electronic overdrive light would illuminate intermittently. All three electrical failures began september 2010. The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 107,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.
Overnight the truck caught fire while parked outside without the key in the ignition.damage from the fire was contained to under the dash throughout the electrical components as well as ductwork.it re-ignited and burned after being put out once then after the battery was successfully disconnected, did not catch fire again.
Engine.knocking rod at only 56,000 mi.over $3,000 for new engine.headlights failed to turn on before leaving driveway.came on after turning on high beams and turn signals.on 4 separate occasions, i'm about to downshift to make a turn and the engine cuts off.no power steering, nearly lost control.
Went over a puddle while driving at highway speed and the water got up into the engine and the engine cut off after 10 to 15 minutes later. Please describe in detail.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle engine shuts down and cannot be restarted again.please describe.
Ignition spring failed.
High speed engine miss due to defective computer.
When driving truck stalls,dealer said problem is the computersystem and they are trying to make a partand it would take 3 months , now it has already been 9 months andmanufacturer hasn't made the part . Please describe .
Transmission and engine computer failed resulting in vehicle getting rear ended due to failures.
When traveling consumer noticeddimmer lights come on.alsowindshield wipers and the door warning light would come illuminated on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated the computer chip has gone bad. *ml
Engine checklight keeps coming on. Took to dealer & had it checked & repaired. Had computer chip checked also.
While driving, chime would go off. Driver would jiggle the key in the ignition switch to get it turned off. Dealer was not notified at this time.consumer states that the key will also come out of the switch while the vehicle is running.
Steering column wiring shorted out resulting in burning. Mjs
Chime and light won't go out, wipers have short. I fear a fire due to overheated electrical wiring/components.
Steering column wiring shorted out resulting in burning. Mjs
Rpm gauge not working .
Driving on interstate @ approx 60 mph when the engine quit running, actted like a wire had burnt into because the engine stopped and ran intermittent about 3 times.
Wiring assembly failed.
While vehicle was parked for 1 hourr a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out, andvehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolved the problem.
Consumer was involved in a collision in which the vehicle caught on fire inside on the driver's side. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
An underhood electrical fire started at or near the speed deactivation switch mounted on the brake master cylinder.
Vehicle caught fire after 1 hour drive, vehicle was 40% burned and declared a total loss.fire originated in engine compartment on drivers side.
Dashlights are not working.consumer sees soot on the dash sometimes and smells something burning.dealer determined amps on factory installed fuses are too high.cannot remedy the problem.consumer states that the fuses should have been a 30 amp.*scc
Windshield wipers come on intermittently, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.the lights on the dash went out.consumer found soot everywhere.consumers husband checked to see if a fuse had blown.they noticed that in the power distribution box the fuses used were higher than what the manual stated.these had 50 amp fuses.the manual calls for 30 amps.consumer feels this overage in power could have resulted in fire to the vehicle and that this may be the underlying problem with the windshield wipers. *jg
Wheneverconsumer hits a bump the windshield wipers come on.also every time he puts the vehicle into reversefuse, which is connected to the overdrive switch and reverse lights, blows out. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.
Part replaced with used parts.total cost $379.18, took 10 days to get repaired at bay ford, port orchard, wa, 98366.this failure caused a small fire withinthe steering column and filled the cab with smoke. This incident endangered the life of my 17 year old daughter. Neither bay ford (repair facility ) nor ford customer service would handle this under warranty.
Truck was taken for east ford (dealer) for transmission maintenance. The od light and reverse lights failed from that point on. Truck taken back 4/16/2001 for same, dealer says wiring in steering/shifter is rubbed and requires shifter replacment.
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Under dash electricalwiring malfunctioned, causing headlights/ tail lights, anddome lights, etc, tofail. This may result in visual difficulty, and causea crash.please provide further information.
Had noticed smoke filling gauges & then turned black. Had stopped vehicle & smelled smoke. Checked vehicle & dashboard twice before it caught fire. The fire occurred from under the steering wheel/dashboard area.
Nano and micro particulates/contaminants have been sprayed from an airliner and caused severe damage to my body and my vehicle; it includes flakes, tubules and highly reflective particles and metals. The vehicle has stalled and lost two gears as a result. It has a gas leaking issue caused by the technology.i have had to go to the emergency room. My vehicle has been contaminated, damaged and sabataged as well as my family members vehicles, persons and property.it's occuring on and off highway. It's happening to other vehicles as well. Oil and battery interior and exteriors as well as bodily harm, risk and injury. The tech and particulates are highly dangerous and destructive.[xxx] is the offending party that caused it to happen with the federal agencies.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owned a 1996 ford ranger. While driving 30 mph, flames appeared under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed, but was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.consumer stated both odi 11173289 and 11173291 had manufacturer defect that caused the fire.
Temperature gauge fluctuates back and forth.
Lower radiator hose failed.
Under cold weather conditions, radiator leaks excessively. Brookdale ford has been informed that a bulletin by ford will supply additional anti-freeze until.
While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, itpopped out of gear into neutral. Also, when shifting gears vehicle was making anoise. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer has replacedclutch, and has stated thatmanual transmission needed to bereplaced. Dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring.heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat.tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe.
Under cold weather conditions, radiator leaks excessively. Brookdale ford has been informed that a bulletin by ford will supply additional anti-freeze until.
While driving vehicle stalls out, incident has occurred three times. Consumer's speed varies between 25-65mph when driving. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
I went in to have the oil changed and they showed me that the oil pan gasket was about to blow out. I had just had the oil changed 3000 miles agoe and went on a trip whit a new oil change.i returned home and went to get the oil changed again the next day and found the oil gasket comming out. Thank god it did not blow while i was driving back home during the long trip i had gone on.
Air intake valve located low on vehicle, when going through several inches of standing water, water sucks up into air intake, blew rod in engine, instantly caused engine to die, dealer is rebuilding engine.
Engine connecting rod failed.
Engine valve assembly failed.
Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal impact at 20 mph in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. Also, motor mounts broke in low speed crash. Cause unknown.
Crank sensor shorted out.
Engine.knocking rod at only 56,000 mi.over $3,000 for new engine.headlights failed to turn on before leaving driveway.came on after turning on high beams and turn signals.on 4 separate occasions, i'm about to downshift to make a turn and the engine cuts off.no power steering, nearly lost control.
In wet weather vehicle stalls when traveling over small puddles.
Engine computer failed.
Engine locked at 42,000 miles.
Enginewill stall intermittently while traveling at any speed, regardless of weather conditions / temperatures.dealership has examinedvehicle, and was unable to determine a cause for this problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Engine idles very erratic.
Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher.must shut off engine to avoid damage.with engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release.partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable.dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated.not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents"3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
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During five different times at various speed the motor runs between 3/4 to 1/2 wide open.please describe details.
Engine main seal failed.
Engine intermittently fails/stalls.
Vehicle continues to lose speed when going up hill.with the accelerator to the floor, the speed decreases and the engine and over drive lights blink.
While driving down the road and all of asudden lostall power andvehicle stalled.contacted dealer.
Oil pump failed.
Vehicle engine shuts down while driving.
I was wonering about my vehicle catching fire in an accident i had gottin into.
The exhaust system has resonance problem which produces a singing sound and a pronounced vibration through the accelerator pedal, on a long trip this causes the consumers foot to fall asleep and results in overbraking.nlm
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents"3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
Tail pipe failed.
While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, itpopped out of gear into neutral. Also, when shifting gears vehicle was making anoise. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer has replacedclutch, and has stated thatmanual transmission needed to bereplaced. Dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring.heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat.tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe.
Muffler fell apart.
Leak inside air compressor that will not hold its charge
Air conditioner failed.
A/c compressor locked up and failed.
Engine runs at high idle for several minutes when air conditioning first used
After researching your service bulletin database i found 2 like problems relating to mine.compressor failure.# 96-20-6 and # 96-22-6this vehicle is only on its second summer of use.an air conditioner compressor should not self destruct causing expensive repair to the entire system.this is a known defect that ford is aware of and they will do nothing about it.it is not in my budget to hand out $1200 (fords estimate) for a piece of faulty equipment which failed due to an error at the factory.i have had nothing but problems with ford dealership service departments, and can honestly tell you that i will never buy another ford product again if this is how ford treats their customers.please help.sincerely,mark lachappell
Windshield wipers would work intermittently, sometimes not at all. Headlights work sometimes. A/c would not work all the time. Dealer being contacted.
Was told by repair center evaporator is common on ford ranger. Cost over $600 to repair/replace. Built ford tuff?
Air conditioner failed.
When turning on either air conditioner or defroster the gas surges and the vehicle accelerates forward. Took in for repair and dealer said that this is normal for the vehicle. To surge.
Jack that comes with truck is too small causing vehicle instability.
The certificate label on the vehicle has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designation which caused premature wear to rear tires (firestone wilderness at p265/75r15), prior to recall notice (96v161000).
Brake light wiring assembly failed.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.when the vehicle is idling or placed into neutral with the brake pedal not depressed, the brake lights do not illuminate.as a result, the vehicle has been rear ended four times in five years.the most recent crash occurred in march of 2008 and the vehicle was damaged.the contact has pictures.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer.the current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 06/25/08.*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle does not have a feature to keep the brake lights on when the vehicle is in neutral and the clutch brake is not pressed.updated 06/25/08
Left rear brake light failed.
Dt:on july 10, 2005 thecontact's vehicle was involved in anaccident.was sitting at a red light with the car in neutral. The bakes were not pressed. Because there were no brake lights illuminating the vehicle was hit from behind. The contactfelt that vehicles should be equipped with brake lights that should stay on while the vehicle was not moving. This was a safety defect in all manual transmission vehicles. The vehicle sustained damage to the rear bumper and deck. There was no police report taken. The two vehicle operators only exchanged phone numbers. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. There were no injuries sustained by the vehicle owner or the operator of the other vehicle. Updated 12/27/05.
Engine.knocking rod at only 56,000 mi.over $3,000 for new engine.headlights failed to turn on before leaving driveway.came on after turning on high beams and turn signals.on 4 separate occasions, i'm about to downshift to make a turn and the engine cuts off.no power steering, nearly lost control.
While driving on highway in the dark, lights will go out without prior warning, consumer had to touch dimmer switch so that lights will come back on. Switch had been replaced before under warranty. But, currently was not working again, consumer fees if it gets fixed again, it will not work again later on.*yd
Headlights went out when using turn signal switch to signal lane change while overtaking slower moving vehicle at night. Headlights came back on after touching turn signal switch stalk. Switch stalk has excessive up-and-down play; able to reproduce incident at will by slightly moving switch stalk up (toward steering wheel). Vehicle now at dealer for repair.
Driving down roadall headlights go out.
Both headlights go out while driving, come back on within ten seconds.occurs only once or twice in 3 to 4 month time frame.ford and dealer can not help.oiginally taken to dealer for repair on 5/16/97.could not find problem.ford customer service has no info related in their data base.very serious problem.i haved tried to identify problem on my own (electrical engineer) but wiring diagrams do not explain the problem. I beleive there is a circuit breaker inline that does not show in the ford wiring details for this truck. I cannot verify this thru ford.would have to tear truck appart to find.
While driving headlights went off. After putting the headlights on high beam, the light came back on.problem was reported to the manufacturer. Consumer has not experienced any problems at this time.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently, sometimes not at all. Headlights work sometimes. A/c would not work all the time. Dealer being contacted.
Dimmer switch causes lights to shut off.
Vehicle has a bad headlight switch. Switch has to be jiggled around to get the lights to come on. Also,whenhigh beams are activated the lights go out completely. Dealer has been contacted.
The turn indicator cannot be turned on when steering wheel is at the 11 and 2 o'clock positions.additionally, the turn signal when engaged, does not allow much movement of the steering wheel before signal cancels.
The turn indicator cannot be turned on when steering wheel is at the 11 and 2 o'clock positions.additionally, the turn signal when engaged, does not allow much movement of the steering wheel before signal cancels.
This is the second time in 2 years that the windshield wiper multi-function switch on the end of the turn signal arm has failed. Washer switch on arm still works, but wipers do not work in any mode. I have contacted a local ford dealer and they will only offer to replace again for around $300.00
Turn signal does not stay engaged when steering wheel turned.
Started smoking from under the hood then caught on fire, caused by a fuel leak.consumer was told that it was believed to be the fuel injector.
Gas overflow from underneath the truck, not thru the nozzle.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.while driving, the contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle.the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.updated 09/30/11*ljthe fuel tank strap were replaced atthe consumers expense. Updated 10/05/11
Loose wire prevented vehicle from starting.
Rubber fuel vapor hose between fuel vapor purge valve and charcoal canister can't be repaired because ford has made part obsolete. This hose is not a normal off the shelf bulk hose. It is rubber performed with a different inside diameter on both ends. Ford won't even give me part number! three partsvendors were recommended to maybe find part. The vendors all want part number though-so that doesn't help me. The vehicle constantly leaks gasoline fumes. I'm not expecting ford to fix it because of age of truck. Something ought to done by ford to make part available to consumer. This is a serious safety issue. Truck could easily catch on fire!
Gas tank dropped but didn't come apart from vehicle due to gas tank strap rusting through. When investigated i found that the other strap was rusted through approximately 75% of the way.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.the contact stated that the fuel tank hose leaks.on august 8, 2007, he noticed that the tank was swelling from the inside and was split.the current and failure mileages were 60,000.
Nano and micro particulates/contaminants have been sprayed from an airliner and caused severe damage to my body and my vehicle; it includes flakes, tubules and highly reflective particles and metals. The vehicle has stalled and lost two gears as a result. It has a gas leaking issue caused by the technology.i have had to go to the emergency room. My vehicle has been contaminated, damaged and sabataged as well as my family members vehicles, persons and property.it's occuring on and off highway. It's happening to other vehicles as well. Oil and battery interior and exteriors as well as bodily harm, risk and injury. The tech and particulates are highly dangerous and destructive.[xxx] is the offending party that caused it to happen with the federal agencies.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel line failure 1996 ford ranger driven weekly.traveling on a two lane paved road at posted speed. "check gauges" warning light came on.fuel gauge below empty (had started trip 40 minutes earlier with 2/3 tank).pulled over at first safe opportunity and stepped out of truck.strong smell of fuel and gas pouring on the ground.stopped engine and the fuel stopped pouring.had local tire store drop the tank.they found a crack at a 90 degree bend in the plastic hose leading to the fuel sending unit.the house appears to have been rubbing against some surface between the top of the tank and the body.new assembly ordered from ford ($128) with an installed price of $416.i retained the old fuel line assembly.fuel was being pumped onto the top of the tank and on the underside of the truck. I feel very lucky to have avoided a fire.
Filling my ford ranger with gas often leads to overflows onto the ground from underneath the truck; i.e. It does not overflow through the nozzle where gas is pumped in.
While consumer was driving on dry pavement ready to make a turn she put on brakes, the brake pedalwent all the way down to the floor.consumer managed to turn into a parking lot after pumping the brakes. Vehicle began to smoke and fluids leaking from the left side of the car.then car caught on fire.
After smelling a strong fuel odor i found the fuel filler hose has many small cracks where it fits on to the fuel tank, and leaks fuel when gas tank is filled.i have replaced the fuel filler hose to correct the problem, i do have the old hose available.
Choke failed.
Location of air handler intake allows water to be sucked up by handler when driving through puddles, blowing engine.
While fueling vehicle fuel spilled from the top of fuel tank creating a environmental and safety issue. While traveling home fumes made both occupants feel sick. Upon inspection found the fuel filler hose split due to ford oblonging the hose for bed clearance with a metal clamp. Went online to a ford chat forum and found this to be a common issue with ranger trucks. This needs to be addressed before someone gets killed.
Fuel tank filler neck cracked.
Fuel cut-off switch is assembled incorrectly, comes to0 close to passenger's seat and if bumped,it shuts off the fuel.
1) on the evening of 11/14/05 i stop at a gas station to fill up my tank.after i filled up the tank i could smell a strong smell of gasoline.i checked to make sure that i didn't spill any when removing the nozzle.i looked under my car and i could see a gas leak dripping at a moderate pace.i immediately called a friend who works on cars and he told me to take it to the mechanic to avoid catching fire from the fumes.2) the very next morning i took the car to my mechanic and he told me it was probably a crack in the filler hose.he also mentioned that they have seen many ford rangers with the exact same problem.3)my mechanic was correct on diagnosing the leak and i had to have a new gas tank filler hose installed.the overall cost was $458.60 and i lost a full day of work.
When driving the fuel line cut off switchfailed.
Gas fill hose defected and cracked, i tried to get one from salvage yard and the guy told me every hose they tried to save was also cracked in the same place and that he has people coming in all the time asking for the same hose for a 95 through 97 there is a strong gas vapor and poor gas mileage resulting from hose a new hose can only be purchased for a ford dealer and the cost is around 258.00 i have not yet replaced the hose because of the cost and i don't wont to sped all this money if i will have the same problem 3 years lateri did try to repair hose by patching it with a tube repair kit because of the cost but it didn't correct my problem with the gas vapors. It worries me that a fire could result or the fumes could be harmful to my health and the environment.
Started smoking from under the hood then caught on fire, caused by a fuel leak.consumer was told that it was believed to be the fuel injector.
Fuel tank cracked and was leaking fuel into a parking lot.phoenix temp was 106 that day.smelled and saw gas running on the ground. Towed it to a repair shop.removed tank and found cracks that look like stress fractures behind the mounting brackets.it was also leaking at the top outlet of the tank where the gasket had dried out and cracked.contacted ford both the dealer and manufacture, their commit was it is out of warranty.
The truck could have caught fire and cost a life,this needs to be looked into and a recall done if it is a common problem with this make and yr of truck
-the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact was dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and there was a leakage of fuel due to a crack in the fuel tank hose. The dealer was notified and they stated that the cost of repair part was $400.00. The part was ordered for future repair. The contact disagreed with the cost of the part and stated there should be a reduction in the cost. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.
Filler pipe has a crack and leaks gas onto ground when tank is filled.this problem has also occurred with other 1996/1997 ford rangers in this area as a personal friend had same problem last week with his 1997 ranger.
Gas tank leaking.
Fuel tank shroud cracked.
On my 1996 ford ranger i have a gas leak when i fill the tank all the way up.it leaks from the top of the gas tank, down the sides, and on to the ground.it appears that the hose going into the gas tank has failed. Whan concerns me are two things: first, if it gets on some hot metal.....i will be toast. Next, my auto mechanics told me he saw the same problem on a 1999 or 2000 ford ranger.so, i am wondering if this is bigger problem than just my truck.
1996 ford ranger truck, fuel filler hose cracked and separated from fuel tank. Caused fuel to spill out of the tank.
Gasoline leaks from the filler hose at the top of the tank when vehicle is fueled.
While fueling vehicle fuel spilled from the top of fuel tank creating a environmental and safety issue. While traveling home fumes made both occupants feel sick. Upon inspection found the fuel filler hose split due to ford oblonging the hose for bed clearance with a metal clamp. Went online to a ford chat forum and found this to be a common issue with ranger trucks. This needs to be addressed before someone gets killed.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.after the fuel tank was filled in the vehicle, the contact observed an excessive amount offuel underneath the cab of the vehicle.in addition, he smelled astrong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle.there were no warnings prior to the failures.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the fuel filler pipe.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 108,000.updated 03/24/09. *ljthe filler neck had busted due to age. Updated 03/24/09.
Fuel neck connecting to the gas tank failed.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.while driving, the contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle.the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.updated 09/30/11*ljthe fuel tank strap were replaced atthe consumers expense. Updated 10/05/11
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. While entering the driveway at 3 mph, the lid for the gas tank separated from the vehicle.upon further inspection he noticed that the springs had corrosion. A technician from the dealerrecommended replacement of the springs.however the parts for the repair were unavailable.the failure mileage was 140,000.
Fuel tank cracked and was leaking fuel into a parking lot.phoenix temp was 106 that day.smelled and saw gas running on the ground. Towed it to a repair shop.removed tank and found cracks that look like stress fractures behind the mounting brackets.it was also leaking at the top outlet of the tank where the gasket had dried out and cracked.contacted ford both the dealer and manufacture, their commit was it is out of warranty.
I own a 1996 ford ranger v6, 4.0l truck.three incidents of the same nature has occurred on this vehicle.the incident does not happen all the time but when stepping on the gas pedal to accelerate, the vehicle continues to accelerate even after release of the gas pedal. I had taken the vehicle to a local ford dealer and the mechanic advised that the throttle "sticks".i consented to their suggestion to have the throttle assembly replaced to correct the problem, which will cost me approximately $400.i understand there is a technical service bulletin (number: 99-23-5) which was published in november 1999 for the 1996 ford ranger 2wd v6-182 3.0l engine truck with a problem of "throttle sticking".i would like to report that the 4.0l engine also has the same problem.
Turns over but won't start.
I have a 1996 ford ranger and when i was filling up the gas tank i started noticing a strong smell of gas then later came to find out it was leaking gas. I have come to find out that this is a common defected with these vehicles. I think that it should be addressed before someone gets killed if someone has not gotten killed yet.
The dome lights and door ajar buzzer come off and on. The windshield wipers come on by themselves. If the sun is shinning in the window it my cause an accident as i can't see. I also had to pull the fuse on the dome light as it was on so much it was res hot and running my battery down.
Electrical system malfunctioned, causing the dome light to come on unexpectedly, etc.common problem.please provide further information.
Dashlights are not working.consumer sees soot on the dash sometimes and smells something burning.dealer determined amps on factory installed fuses are too high.cannot remedy the problem.consumer states that the fuses should have been a 30 amp.*scc
Dome lights fail intermittently.
Courtesy lamp failed.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves, dome stays on, door chime stays on.
Dome stays on creating a fire hazard.i believe this to be connected with a failed door ajar sensor.i know of at least two other owners of this type of vehicle who are exprerinceing the same problem and it seems there problems started occuring with the same mileage and age as mine.since i have discovered two other ranger pickup owners with the same exact issue there appears to be a problem.i was also wondering if it could be a design problem to get owners into their repair shop to increase profits.
Intermittent problem with the courtesy lights and trunk cargo lights staying on while driving or parking.blower motor would come on and go off while the switch are in the off mode or in the on mode. Dealer and manufactrer were not notified at this time. The abs brakes lock up on wet pavement.
Windshield wipers come on for no reason, won't come on sometimes, dome light and door beep stays on for several minutes, accelerator sticks often.
Windshield wipers come on at high speed without ever being turned on by the switch.sometimes wipers fail to come on when switch is turned on.dome light comes on without being turned on by the switch.
Repeated problems with dome light on always whether the vehicle is on or off, key in ignition or not; door chime always on if key is in ignition, vehicle on or off; both cannot be corrected unless fuse is removed, resulting in loss of speedometer/odometer.this is a common problem with fords and needs to be recalled or at minimum, fixed free each time.
Experiencing problem with intermittent windshield wipers stop working during operation or are not operating at all. Also, dome lights would intermittently come on while driving with switchin the off mode. Dealer notified.
Interior light stays on while driving. If driving at night it may cause a reflection on the windshield andvisual difficulty which could result in a crash.common problem.dealer says that this is a design flaw that needs to be corrected. .et.
Driver or passenger side doors do not have child safety locks.while traveling approximately 20 mph child pulled on door handle, that was locked, and the door flung open.
There are no child locks on the door,child can open door from the inside.
Door lock inoperative.
Parking brake was checked twice and dealer claims it is normal.pedal has to be pushed to last click (to the floor) to prevent vehicle from rolling backwards on any gradient, including slight.dealer also states that vehicle should be parked in gear in order to prevent rolling backwards.
While parking brake was engaged vehicle rolled down a hill for no reason. Dealers have not looked into problem.
The emergency parking brake line is rubbing against the rear shock,it makes a hole . Please describe.
Design of the parking brake cable chafes against a suspension part on driver's side and shock absorber on the passenger's side causing damage, discovered before complete failure.mjs
Emergency brake cable being cut in two from being routed by top dust cover of shock absorber. *dh
Emergency brakes have not failed, however the cable rubs against the sway bar bracket causing a hole in the cable housing.
Speedometer failed to operate.dealer in yuba city, ca as well as speedometer specialty shop (speedometer electric in yuba city, (530) 742-2611) confirmed that they have seen the same failure (wild fluctuation leading to total failure) in numerous windstars and other ford models.the dealer said it was not uncommon to see the speedometer go out in this vehicle.after talking with the dealer, speedometer electric owner , and finally a ford customer service representative, i am convinced that there is a defect in either materials or workmanship.the cost of the part alone is $333.33.including labor, i paid $417.49 for a part that should not have gone out, especially at the relatively low mileage on this van.i sent two letters to ford (october 22, 1999, and november 19, 1999) and only got a generic post card in return saying they tried but were unsuccessful in contacting me (although my wife stays at home and we have an answering machine). The dealer i took it to for initial diagnosis was geweke ford in yuba city, ca (530) 821-2121. Date: 23 august 1999.customer # 971976.service advisor scott babler said it was the speedometer, not the cable because he had seen many similar problems.i strongly believe there should be an investigation into possibly recalling this vehicle and others with the same speedometer unit.please help. Thank you, robert a. Schoenberg.
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Transmission shifts poorly.
Transmission failed resulting in jumping.
Transmission loose andhas play in it.
In morning when putting the vehicle into drive it hesitates to engage, occurs intermittently. Dealer contacted and repair work done, but problem still exists. Extended warranty on vehicle.*ml
Transmission and engine computer failed resulting in vehicle getting rear ended due to failures.
Truck was taken for east ford (dealer) for transmission maintenance. The od light and reverse lights failed from that point on. Truck taken back 4/16/2001 for same, dealer says wiring in steering/shifter is rubbed and requires shifter replacment.
4-wheel drive switch failed to engage in snow weather conditions.
1. No events leading to failure.2. While trying to back out of a parking space the vehicle went forward. Nodamage was done to vehicle or property. The automatic transmission shiftcable failed. It was worn thru do to contact with the exhaust pipe. 3. The automatic transmission cable was replaced with ford f57z7e395a. The broken cable is available.
Loss of power due to failure of the power train control module/electronic shift (transfer case).
Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected tothe exhaustpipe ,burning through cable.
Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected tothe exhaust pipe ,burning through cable.the 1998 model was equipped with an addedheat shield to prevent burning.brake pads, shoes and calipers replaced on (7-22-99).
Vehicle in park gear, suddenly started running in reverse.
Transmission torque converter failed.
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents"3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, itpopped out of gear into neutral. Also, when shifting gears vehicle was making anoise. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer has replacedclutch, and has stated thatmanual transmission needed to bereplaced. Dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring.heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat.tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe.
Power transmission clutch slave cylinder failed.
Clutch switch broke, vehicle does not suppose to start without it. However vehicle started without the clutch switch and ran right into the garage door. Dealer patched switch up, manufacturer is suppose to investigate the vehicle.
Owner states that his vehicle was able to start without the clutch being depressed,owner's vehicle went into reverse and out of driveway.owner notes that there was faulty neutral start switch. Dealer corrected problem.
When traveling the pivot bracket which is attached to the firewall has broken, causing unwanted acceleration, resulting in a near crash. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has made repairs. Please provide any further details.
Rear axle pinion seal from differential unit failed resulting in leaking.
Driveshaft bent.
I don't understand how after 4 years of owning the vehicle with only 45,000 miles on it that the carrier bearing was shot.i was also told that by the mechanic, who was also told that by the dealership when he called to replace the part. If it is a manufacturer defect i would really appreciate knowing.. Thank you.
Drive gear assembly disconnected from transmission tail shaft housing causing rear wheel to lock up, which caused truck to spin/flip.
While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, itpopped out of gear into neutral. Also, when shifting gears vehicle was making anoise. Consumer has contacteddealer. Dealer has replacedclutch, and has stated thatmanual transmission needed to bereplaced. Dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring.heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat.tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe.
Manual 5-spd transmission loses power when accelerating,especially during hot weatherand slightly more so on hilly areas.
The gear shift cable was melted because of its proximity to the exhaust system, according to the repair shop.i have the part which clearly shows heat caused the failure.i called ford customer service and my dealer service department.i was told it was a "freak" occurance and not to worry ablut it.
While driving the vehicle has high engine rpm between 1600 to 2200.not safe to drive onicy road conditons.consumer concerned about long term wear and tearon clutch, transmission and rear axle.dealership is aware of problem.
Transfer case would not engage 4wd in snowy conditions
Four wheel drive failed.
Drivers side seat belt will not stay latched into latching mechanism
Driver's side seatbelt buckle will go inside ofretractor, but seatbelt will not retract.dealership aware ofproblem.
It took several attempts to get the drivers seat belt to latch. Shortly after the seat belt came unlatched as i was driving. After that the belt won't stay latched.
Driver side seat belt buckle won't latch.
Safety belts "roll" - when using the seat belts in my ranger, the material for the belts is so soft they roll inside the guide by my shoulder causing the seat belt to be twisted. It takes adjustment to straighten the belt and i don't know if it would or would not cause any problems during an accident. It seems to me the belt should always be straight for max support during an accident.
The driver's side seat belt buckle fails to hold.
1996 ford ranger xltdriver side seat belt will not stay latched.
I bought this ford ranger as a used car about a month and ahalf ago. The seat belt will not latch into buckle. I am using the passengers side buckle for now.i am afraid i will strangle myself in case of an accident. I just want a replacement part and need to know if this part was recalled so i can go to the dealership and have them fix it.
Driver's seat belt will not latch.
Consumer states that the front seat belts buckles will not lock properly causing the consumer not to have a seat belt on while driving. Dealer notified ts
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collison and the air bag did't deploy.the driver's seat belt broke which caused the driver to be injured.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident,also seat belt failed in accident, causing injury.
When i put my driverside seat belt into the buckle it will not latch.i went to classic ford at 7799 mentor ave, mentor, oh and they said it was out of warrenty and ford would not cover it.they wanted to charge me to replace it. Approx. $100.i currently use the female end of the middle passenger seat belt.
On my 1996 ford ranger pickup truck the driver side seat belt buckle has failed.the seat belt latch inserts into the buckle, but does not catch.i am currently using the center seat buckle for the driver side seat belt until i get it repaired.
Drivers seat belt would latch and later pop out of buckle.
Driver side seat belt released without warning, would not reconnect.purchased a new one and installed it myself.notified ford motor co., no response.
Consumer called complaining about havingseat belt problems.manufacturer and dealer were contacted, and stated thatvehicle didnot have any warranty, and they could not do anything about it. Also, seat belts on the middleseat would not not buckle.
I have a 96 ford ranger. Seat belt will not stay fastened, will come loose while driving down the road.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.the contact stated that the seat belt on the driver side does not latch.the buckle will not connect to the latch of the seat belt.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not serviced.the current and failure mileages were 118,000.
I have a 1996 ford ranger and the reason i am writing is that the seat belt buckle will not stay buckle or secure. I fasten the seat belt and a minute later it comes unbuckle.
While traveling at approximately 55 to 60 mph - anothe vehicle pulled intotraffic lane and caused a crash.consumer's vehicle rear ended other vehicle pulling into lane. Passenger's side seat belt retractor failed to hold passenger and released during impact. Passenger experienced rib injuries, and multiple bruises on body and face.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Driving car, lane moving slowly, check over shoulder, looked back other, car in front braked sharply, rearended car, seat belt did not restrain driver.
Consumer was involved in a side impact collison inwhich the air bag deployed, causing consumer to sustain 2nd to 3rd degree burns.alsodriver's side shoulder belt might have malfunctioned, causing her to sustain an injuries to the head.
Driving car, lane moving slowly, check over shoulder, looked back other, car in front braked sharply, rearended car, seat belt did not restrain driver.
Door problem; it is hard to get into vehiclealso, belt warning system b uzzer keeps ringing/ light comes onintermittently when it's warm outside.when the bell rings alot, it kills the battery.
Consumer states upon seating in driver seat back of seat collapsed without any indication.
Seat adjusting guard failed.
Screws in the seat molding do not fit properly.
Vehicle was hit from the rear at a stop light and seatback automatically reclined, falling back upon impact.defect caused consumer to go through back of windshield.consumer sustaned head injuries.
Smoke came from the drivers side electric seat while adjusting, also seat is not able to go forward as far as it should.
Seat latch broke while vehicle was in a rear end crash. The seat latch broke on two separate accidents. On both occassions, the seat fully reclined in the horizontal position,locking in place. Between the first and second accidents, the seat mechanism was replaced.
Truck was parked on the garage pad for a week. I opened the hood and checked all fluid levels, and found the brake fluid a little low. Topped off the master cylinder and got back into the truck. Started engine, and pushed the brake pedal. It went to the floor, got out of the truck and heard fluid dripping. I looked under the truck and saw a puddle of brake fluid near the left rear wheel. I asked my wife to push the pedal down and i saw brake fluid spraying from the main steel brake line. Could have been a serious accident as the truck was used one week prior to the accident to haul a full load of fire wood.
The contact owned a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle rolled away for a few seconds. The failure recurred intermittently and became permanent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the contact was uncertain of the required replacement part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was unavailalbe. The contact no longer owned the vehicle.
In may of 1996 i purchased a new 1996 ford ranger 4 wheel drive xlt model. In the spring of 1997 (approx. May) i changed the mud flaps and disccovered that i had 2 each cracked rotors. I took the truck back to port city ford--route 104 east, oswego n.y. 13126--where ibought the vehicle. In 1998 this dealership was closed so i took my business to fred raynor ford in fulton n.y. Port city ford replaced both front rotors in may 1997 under warantee. In jan. 1998 took vehicle to port city ford for routine maintenance. Discovered that both front rotors were again cracked. Port city ford again replaced both front rotors under warantee.approx. Mileage was 33,000 miles.in march of 1999 i discoveredthat the right front rotor was cracked. Port city ford had gone out of business so i took my truck to fred raynor ford in fulton,ny.they said that they couldn't retrieve my records from port city ford and that my 12000mile/12 month warantee on ford parts had expired.i paid them for a new right rotor, turned down right rotor, new brake pads and back brake inspection.in june, 1999, i replaced my rear brake shoes myself and had the truck inspected.the first week in july il noticed my brake peddal pulsating and discovered that my left front rotor had cracked.i went to fred raynor ford and talked with the service manager--brad stevens-- and set up an appt. For today-7/23/99- at 8am.they couldn't find anything wrong, so they called the ford tech hot line and talked to someone who specialized in ford rangers.that person saidthat they had not received any complaintsnordid they have any knowlege ofany ford rangers having rotor problems.i paid for another ford rotor today but i received a 10% discount and free labor. These people are treatling me as good as can be expected, but it looks like their hands are tied.where do go from here?this problem has been inherent to this vehicle from day one.
In may of 1996 i purchased a new 1996 ford ranger 4 wheel drive xlt model. In the spring of 1997 (approx. May) i changed the mud flaps and disccovered that i had 2 each cracked rotors. I took the truck back to port city ford--route 104 east, oswego n.y. 13126--where ibought the vehicle. In 1998 this dealership was closed so i took my business to fred raynor ford in fulton n.y. Port city ford replaced both front rotors in may 1997 under warantee. In jan. 1998 took vehicle to port city ford for routine maintenance. Discovered that both front rotors were again cracked. Port city ford again replaced both front rotors under warantee.approx. Mileage was 33,000 miles.in march of 1999 i discoveredthat the right front rotor was cracked. Port city ford had gone out of business so i took my truck to fred raynor ford in fulton,ny.they said that they couldn't retrieve my records from port city ford and that my 12000mile/12 month warantee on ford parts had expired.i paid them for a new right rotor, turned down right rotor, new brake pads and back brake inspection.in june, 1999, i replaced my rear brake shoes myself and had the truck inspected.the first week in july il noticed my brake peddal pulsating and discovered that my left front rotor had cracked.i went to fred raynor ford and talked with the service manager--brad stevens-- and set up an appt. For today-7/23/99- at 8am.they couldn't find anything wrong, so they called the ford tech hot line and talked to someone who specialized in ford rangers.that person saidthat they had not received any complaintsnordid they have any knowlege ofany ford rangers having rotor problems.i paid for another ford rotor today but i received a 10% discount and free labor. These people are treatling me as good as can be expected, but it looks like their hands are tied.where do go from here?this problem has been inherent to this vehicle from day one.
Accident--brakes locked up and driver was injured.
1996 ford ranger truck had equipment failure and was unable to slow down.the driver swerved to the right berm and got wedged between another vehicle and the bridge wall. *njthe consumer stated his brakes failed. When he attempted to slow down, the brake pedal went to the floor. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0535-91)letter updated 03/17/10
My 1996 ford ranger has a recurring problem of the front brakes sticking.this occurs most often in wet weather but isn't strictly limited to that.i noticed a ford ranger that had slid into another car on a sanded corner and recalled the same thing happened to me a few years ago as my brakes locked up on the gravel causing the truck to slide sideways and i only missed running into the car in the other lane by letting off the brake and twisting the steering wheel.that poor man probably got a ticket for going too fast but it is a design flaw, not a matter of speed.i believe the truck is supposed to have antilock brakes, but that is not how antilock brakes are supposed to perform.mechanics have verified to me this behavior problem for ranger's so it seems that it is a common occurrence.had my brakes reworked a couple years ago with no change.yesterday they locked up again and seeing an article in the newspaper about toyota i finally out who to report this to.
1. Underbody corrosion leading to perforation of metal brake lines2. Partial up to complete loss of braking function. Five times in three years. Catastrophic loss of braking3. Replacement of brake lines - old corroded lines available.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.while depressing the brake pedal,the brakes would make a loud grinding noise. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 161,200 and the current mileage was 162,000.
Brake cable to right front tire bolt came loose/preventing driver from backing up, causing right wheel to crack.
In wet and cold weather the abs brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.
Braking ability is reduced by approximately 60% in wet weather. (1st vehicle on 601633)
Anit-lock brakes failed, accident occurred due to failure.
When driving down on the highway if the brake pedal is pressed softly the rear brakes lock up and don't want to release. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle pulls to the left when braking and steering wheel must be gripped tightly to control. Also, replaced pads/machined rotors and sanded shoes.
While driving on a narrow two-lane road, i proceeded to pass another vehicle.i accelerated and kicked the truck into passing gear.the throttle went to the wide open position and would not release.i used the brakes to fight the out of control engine and vehicle.i proceeded down the curvy for 3 to four miles until i got to a pullout place where i applied the brakes so hard that it killed the engine.the brakes were down to no pads, were very hot, and cooked out grease that caught on fire.i restarted the engine at which time the throttle was no longer stuck in the wide open position.
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When brakes are applied, the rear brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a slide.the dealer has been notified.
When applying the abs brakesthey freeze/lock up, and the vehicle veers to the right,also extended stopping distance occurs cause unknown.
While driving in wet road conditions the abs braking system has front wheel lock-up, a loud growling noise is heard when this happens.
Fron tand rear abs brakes failed. Also replaced front brake pads and shoes.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to the left.cause unknown.
Anti lock brakes failed, resulting in an accident/injuries.
Antilock brakes failed.
Driving, started applying brakes, rear brakes grabbed and locked up, lost control of vehicle, happens only when humidity is high or weather is rainy. Waiting for parts from dealer since july. Not under recall.
Traveling at moderate speeds on any rough surface and making a panic stop, there appears to be loss of brake effectiveness and a response from rear abs.
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle brakes failed, causing consumer to lose braking power.please describe.
When it's raining outside the rear wheels lock up when the brakes are applied. Dealer can't find solution.
Anti lock brakes vibrate when applied.
Vehicle's abs braking system has front wheels lock up when driving in wet/raining road conditions.
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents"3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
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Brakes lock up only during wet road conditions.vehicle been to dealer's repairshop on three occasions,andproblem still occurring.please provide any further details on this matter .
Passenger's front wheel locks up which causesbrake lock up, and may result in a crash. Been to dealer several times. First time it was the rear brakes.currently,dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
Abs light comes on, and the abs brakes are locking up when applying the brakes at any speed.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident,also seat belt failed in accident, causing injury.
Vehicle pulls left when braking and steering wheel must be gripped tightly to control.replaced pads/machined rotors and sanded shoes.
Antilock brakes locked up 20 times.
Intermittent problem with the courtesy lights and trunk cargo lights staying on while driving or parking.blower motor would come on and go off while the switch are in the off mode or in the on mode. Dealer and manufactrer were not notified at this time. The abs brakes lock up on wet pavement.
Abs failed when pedal held down in rapid stop. Pulses and then drops for several seconds before reengaging. Has almost caused accidents many times during entire time i have owned truck. Technicians can find no information on why this might occur.
Anti lock brakes continually lock up causing loss of control, vehicle went into ditch on one occasion, brakes can not be repaired to the lack of replacement parts.
Consumer was driving on the street, approx. 30-35 mph, needed to apply brakes when vehicle braking system locked up without warning, causing vehicleto vibrate/shake/ and out of control. Dealer notified and informedconsumer that the brakes was defective and repair at the cost to consumer.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal in wet weather conditions the front brakes grab,causing the brake pedal to go to the floor.
Abs light on due to failure of the sensor unit.*mjs
When brakes are applied, the rear brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a slide.the dealer has been notified.
Brakes failed.
Consumer was driving and the brake didn't stop truck, please describe .
There was loose gravel on road and pavement was wet at the intersection, when attempting a right turn brakes locked up, vehicle lost control and involved in an accident.
Hydraulic brake system completely failed.
Front brakes were low,replaced front brake pads and resurface rotors.
While driving and applied the brakes in the rain and they locked up, also if it is damp and applying the brakes, they will grab and lock up, after the pads dry up they will function normally, but when they are damp they do not perform correctly. Consumer stated when on damp or humid mornings when vehicle is first driven the brakes tend to grab upon the first or second stopping attemp, if vehicle has been parked for 15 or 20 minutes on a rainy day the brake tens to grab until drums and rotors are warmed up and dry from use.
Front brakes were low,replaced front brake pads and resurface rotors.
There was loose gravel on road and pavement was wet at the intersection, when attempting a right turn brakes locked up, vehicle lost control and involved in an accident.
Brakes grab constantly, worse in damp weather.
The front brakes pull to the left when the brakes are applied. There are power disc brakes in the front and abs in the rear. Please describe.
Vehicle pulls to the left when braking and steering wheel must be gripped tightly to control. Also, replaced pads/machined rotors and sanded shoes.
Brakes grab in damp and humid weather.
Vehicle pulls left when braking and steering wheel must be gripped tightly to control.replaced pads/machined rotors and sanded shoes.
Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected tothe exhaust pipe ,burning through cable.the 1998 model was equipped with an addedheat shield to prevent burning.brake pads, shoes and calipers replaced on (7-22-99).
Calipers stick which caused the brake pads to wear out & rotor failure.
Calipers needed rebuilt.
Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected tothe exhaust pipe ,burning through cable.the 1998 model was equipped with an addedheat shield to prevent burning.brake pads, shoes and calipers replaced on (7-22-99).
While driving on a narrow two-lane road, i proceeded to pass another vehicle.i accelerated and kicked the truck into passing gear.the throttle went to the wide open position and would not release.i used the brakes to fight the out of control engine and vehicle.i proceeded down the curvy for 3 to four miles until i got to a pullout place where i applied the brakes so hard that it killed the engine.the brakes were down to no pads, were very hot, and cooked out grease that caught on fire.i restarted the engine at which time the throttle was no longer stuck in the wide open position.
Brake shoesfailed.
Fron tand rear abs brakes failed. Also replaced front brake pads and shoes.
Brake pads failed.
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents"3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
Rotors failed.
While driving experienced sudden severe brake pedal vibration due to cracked front brake rotors.
Brake rotors failed.
Left rear brakes bind/drag.
The rear brake system was replaced due to rust and corrosion, they were falling apart.*mjs
When truck is driven in the morning, no matter atwhat speed, rear brakes lock up. Truck is fine for the rest of day.owner phoned two dealerships aboutproblem.owner was told by one ofdealerships that there was a new material on the brake lining that would prevent this problem.problem has not been corrected.
While consumer was driving on dry pavement ready to make a turn she put on brakes, the brake pedalwent all the way down to the floor.consumer managed to turn into a parking lot after pumping the brakes. Vehicle began to smoke and fluids leaking from the left side of the car.then car caught on fire.
While driving the bracket the holds the gas pedal in place broke away from the firewall,leaving no acceleration.when applying the brakes, the pedal would not go all the way down because the accelerator pedal was dangling behind the brake pedal. Driver was able to coast safely to a stop. The prolbem has not been corrected.
Dt: the contact owned a 1996 ford ranger. The vehicle was involved in anaccident due to brakesbecause the brake pedal mounting bracket broke. This occurred on may 24, 2005. The accident was reported to the police. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they sawthe brake pedal hanging down.upon inspection, they noticed that the mounting bracket broke when brake pressure was applied.there was no problems with the brake pedal before this accident. The mounting this was made of pot metal, and it held the clutch pedal and the brake pedal together. The whole thing broke. The estimated speed was about 30-35 mph.
The two buttons on either side of the horn, on the steering wheel, that control the cruise control melt in the heat and expose the circuit boards. This has been going on for a few years and i finally need to report this.
Steering impaired when vehicle hit bump,does not tract properly, causes vehicle to physically move from side to side,dealer balanced wheels threeseparate times , ford factury representative needed to determine problem. Various speeds.
Lower steering shaft failed, causing vibration and noise.
When turning the steering wheel, there is a clicking sound coming from the steering column.
Steering wheel jerks when vehicle is driven on any rough road surface.
Steering mechanism failed 3 times.
Alarm system failed.
Anti-theft system failed.
Bolts holding steering gearbox in place either broke or fell out, causing nearly complete loss of steering.almost hit guardrail on expressway entrance ramp.
Steering gear box that's bolted to frame came loose. Bolts backed out of frame. Took to dealer & replaced 1 bolt & 3 lock washers.
While making a slow turnsteering went out, consumer was able to turn steering wheel, but vehicle did not respond. Dealerdetermined two bolts in steering box had broken.
While driving at 5 mph two bolts which held the steering box broke. As a result, the steering pump failed, and vehicle was inoperable. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician replaced the bolts and the steering pump at consumer's expense of $458.00 .the steering box snapped when consumer was about to move from a stop sign.*la
Due to defective steering gear box, steeringbecame inoperative, almost causing a collision.
The internal steering shaft broke, causing the steering wheel to be disconnected and complete loss of steering ability.
Power steering box leaks.
While driving at 50 mph steering failed as the truck entered a curve.after forcefully trying to steer to the right, the steering became free.however, this was accomplished too late to avoid a collision with another vehicle.this resulted in extensive damage to the truck from the collision.
Power steering pump failed.
1996 ford ranger, 4.0, standard cab, standard shift, 2whl drive.the accelerator pedal mounting bracket, which is spot welded to the firewall, broke the welds.this left the vehical without the ability to increase speed above idle.although the bracket had potential fastener holes that lined up with holes in the firewall, the bracket does not bolt on.refer to ford cpd 2000 version 15.04--january 2003, p-29097 item 9a762 for a "blow up" of the item.no accident occured and since i am a mechanic, i drove the vehical home and repaired it myself.
There is a rattle in the bed of the truck.
Dt:on july 10, 2005 thecontact's vehicle was involved in anaccident.was sitting at a red light with the car in neutral. The bakes were not pressed. Because there were no brake lights illuminating the vehicle was hit from behind. The contactfelt that vehicles should be equipped with brake lights that should stay on while the vehicle was not moving. This was a safety defect in all manual transmission vehicles. The vehicle sustained damage to the rear bumper and deck. There was no police report taken. The two vehicle operators only exchanged phone numbers. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. There were no injuries sustained by the vehicle owner or the operator of the other vehicle. Updated 12/27/05.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to extensive rust on the frame of the vehicle. The independent mechanic stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Extensive rust deterioration on structural frame members which is spreading rapidly. Various locations. I'm very concerned about the right side rear leaf spring mount breaking loose while in motion. The remainder of the truck is in generally good condition. When i bought it from the original owner 7/11, some frame brackets had been replaced, but the frame appeared sound. Vehicle was stationary.
The whole underbody and frame is rusted and rotted. The leaf spring shackles have rusted and rotted away.
My 96 ford ranger has tremendous frame rot on the drive side at the front of the spring shackles. Someone had sprayed rhino liner like material on the rot to cover it up or to try to make it hold. The rest of the frame is in outstanding condition except for it being almost broken into at the gas tank strap and front shackles. I have replaced every front end part on this truck thinking it was in the front suspension. When driving it runs out of line from the rear and the frame is starting to bend.
Bumper misaligned.
Door problem; it is hard to get into vehiclealso, belt warning system b uzzer keeps ringing/ light comes onintermittently when it's warm outside.when the bell rings alot, it kills the battery.
Hood misaligned.
Tailgate misaligned.
1. Excessive underbody corrosion2. Suspension failure due to breaks in spring to frame mounts and shackles; three times in two years. Loss of vehicle control when body dropped onto wheel3. New spring mounts had to be welded onto frame.
The whole underbody and frame is rusted and rotted. The leaf spring shackles have rusted and rotted away.
My 96 ford ranger has tremendous frame rot on the drive side at the front of the spring shackles. Someone had sprayed rhino liner like material on the rot to cover it up or to try to make it hold. The rest of the frame is in outstanding condition except for it being almost broken into at the gas tank strap and front shackles. I have replaced every front end part on this truck thinking it was in the front suspension. When driving it runs out of line from the rear and the frame is starting to bend.
Right rear spring shackle rusted out and broke, pushing the spring up against the bed. The whole back end of the frame is rusting out, which will eventually make the vehicle unsafe to operate.
While making a turn at 25mph and with no warningconsumer can hear a popping noise. It could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified.
On several occasions vehicle experienced a grinding / dragging noise, due to front suspension failure. However the front shocks were replaced, due to leaking. Also the sway bar experienced failure, which was replaced.
The front suspension design defect prevents the cross camber from being adjusted within manufacturers specified tolerence during front end alignment resulting in rapid wear to the outside edge and sidewall of the front tires at highway speeds, causing roaring noise and unstable steering wheel, all four tires have been replaced and a front alignment has been performed but both have failed to correct the problem.nlm
A problem in the front end is causing the vehicle to pull to the left while driving, resulting in premature tire wear. Cause unknown.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to one side.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
On several occasions vehicle experienced a grinding / dragging noise, due to front suspension failure. However the front shocks were replaced, due to leaking. Also the sway bar experienced failure, which was replaced.
Front end shocks failed.
Left front coil spring broke. No visible signs of exterior damage. Looks like metal defect.
Consumermade an appointment at dealer'sto repaircoil spring that had to be aligned.but, could not be possible where consumer had to use cups to raise spring and try to fixproblem.
Faulty coils springs prevented the front end from being properly aligned and caused the inside tire tread to become worn.nlm
On several occasions vehicle experienced a grinding / dragging noise, due to front suspension failure. However the front shocks were replaced, due to leaking. Also the sway bar experienced failure, which was replaced.
Left front stabilizer link was loose and making rqpping noise.
Wheel bearing failed.
The consumer states that while driving the vehicle, the rear axle fell off causing damage to the vehicle.dealer was notified.*mrthe consumer's father, a mecahnic, stated that at the arrow, the pin broke, allowing the spider gear shaft to turn about 1/4 rd and allowing the axle to move in and the keeper to fall off, which caused the wheel and 3 ft. Axel to come out .*scc
Rear end swings after hitting potholes.
Rear shock absorber failed.
The rear leaf springs was broke. The consumer stated that there is no reason for a solid piece of steel to just break.
Rear leaf spring broke, causingrear end to drop.
The rear leaf springs was broke. The consumer stated that there is no reason for a solid piece of steel to just break.
The frame mounts on the rear leaf spring shackles rusted off allowing the springs to ride on the bottom of the bed.
Firestone, p225/70 r14. 60,000 miles. Original equipment mounted on a ford, ranger 1996.while travling at about 50 mphleft front tire shredded. There was no accidents.yh
The date of the accident listed on the form was approximate, and the information can be obtained through my insurance company (american family).at the time of the wreck, i believe i had a blow out and the road conditions.i no longer own the car, as the insurance company totaled it.the approximate mileage of the vehicle and tires at the time of wreck were 60, 000.they were just inspected at firestone dearlership the previous week and was told they did not need to be replaced.northcountry ford where i got my vehicle inspected that same week also said the same thing, tires do not need to be replaced at the present time.please contact me asap for any information you might have and i may be reached at the numbers and address previously given on the form. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
My daughter (age 19) was driving to a skating lesson when the pickup truck "veered to left" and spun out of control. It climbed a guardrail, went up over the guardrail, and rolled down an embankment. Pieces of the left front tire were on the highway and the remainder of the tire was shredded. All four tires were of the same make and model. I suspected a blow out but had no way of proving it.( dot number: )
Tires have stress cracks along tread cap and cracks all the way around the sidewalls. Relaced all four tires with another brand .( dot number: tire size: 225/70r/14 )
Tire separated after only 3 months use, nearly causing an accident.(dot number: chk6tiresize: 27/8.50r14)
Tire completely shredded and exploded while driving at normal speed on highway.(tiresize: p22570r14)
My daughter sarah was driving sometime in august 1999 when one of her rear tires experienced a separated tread failure.this did not cause an accident, and we replaced all four tires at our own expense.however, we still have a firestone 14 inch tire as a spare.i can't read the dot number, etc.i think the recall should be extended to include 14 inch tires.( dot number: tire size: 14 )
Consumer purchased a new vehicle.while traveling on the interstate the driver's rear tiresfell off the vehicle, causing damage to the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace tires. *ml
Dot # reported above is for another tire in the original equipment set of 5, not the failed tire. While traveling 55 mph on freeway, tire blew out for no apparent reason. I was able to steer safely off the highway on an exit ramp and change the tire. When i took the tire to a dealer (big o tires), the mechanic could give me no explanation for the blow out. All remaining tires were properly inflated and in acceptable condition.( dot number: vnfc1pr126 tire size: p225/70r14 )
My daughter sarah was driving sometime in august 1999 when one of her rear tires experienced a separated tread failure.this did not cause an accident, and we replaced all four tires at our own expense.however, we still have a firestone 14 inch tire as a spare.i can't read the dot number, etc.i think the recall should be extended to include 14 inch tires.( dot number: tire size: 14 )
Right front tire blew out causing driver to loose control and hit a light pole.(cornell - size p237-7s-r1s).
Firestone tires replaced due to severe vibration.
Accident occured for what was then, no apparent cause. Truck went out of control, rolled,several times. The driver of the truck was ejected out of the rear window. Unstable critical condition for several week. Driver is now paralized from the chest down for life. Hewas only 20 years old when this occured.....there was extreme tire damage.( dot number: )
Tires have stress cracks along tread cap and cracks all the way around the sidewalls. Relaced all four tires with another brand .( dot number: tire size: 225/70r/14 )
I was returning from the state fair in milwaukee wi with my son.while traveling north thur fond du lac, wi the rear driver side tire blew out.was able to pull over to the side of road.only the side walls of the tire remained.i had checked all four tires before leaving the camp grounds in the half hour before the tire failed.as a otr truck driver i've expernced serveral type's of tire failure, recaps, hot/cold weather, etc.after veiwing the tire, i was alarmed because the trend was totaly gone.all that remained was two sidewalls and a dented rim. (dot number: dont havetiresize: p225/70r14)
Consumer was driving and lost control of the vehicle (possibly due to tire failure) resulting the the trailer detaching from the vehicle and overturning on the road(ohio traffic crash report).*mjs
My passenger side tire blewout last night on my way home from work on the i10. What i found strange is that the tire came apart in the middle of the sidewall and is cut in a perfect circle. The rubber left on the rim on the side that came apart looks to be about 2 inches out from the rim all the way round. With the current tire recall i thought that i should report this sence i see web sites with others complaining about this modle of firestone tire that is not part of the recall. Another thing i found interesting is that i can't find what i would call a standard size anywhere on my tire instead it reads "27x8.50r14lt"shouldn't it start with a 2?? number. Thanks brass.
Consumer noticed that the sidewall on one of the tires had split, inspection of the other tires revealed the same, the tires have legal tread but show increasing signs of separation of the sidewalls (firestone p225/70r14 m+s).nlm
Consumer noticed that the sidewall on one of the tires had split, inspection of the other tires revealed the same, the tires have legal tread but show increasing signs of separation of the sidewalls (firestone p225/70r14 m+s).nlm
Tires sidewall came open. (firestone p225/70r14).
Firestone fr 480 mts p22570r14nts tires failed, one punctured and repaired however 3,000 miles later the tread separated, removed tire 2 from tire rack under bed and noticed spare tire sidewall damaged due to storage.*mjs
This tire did not show up on the recall list but has separated at the sidewall/tread area.ia attorney general office advised to contact nhtsa direct about this tire to be investigated.( dot number: w2fc1pr tire size: p225-70r14 )
Consumer received recall (00t-005) notification, consumer went to the ford dealership and they stated the tires were not affected, however the firestone dealership inspected and changed the tires, consumer requesting reimbursement.*mjs
I experienced a tread separation at 70 mph on dry pavement on a warm day (90 degrees).(dot number: vdutjab146tiresize: p255/60r15)
Tire tread split resulting in failure.(firestone p215/70r14).
Tire low, next day tire separation, roll overwith a criticaly injured driver. Diabled for life. (tiresize: p225/70r14)( dot number: tire size: p225/70r14 )
Tires have stress cracks along tread cap and cracks all the way around the sidewalls. Relaced all four tires with another brand .( dot number: w2fc1pr276 tire size: 225/70r/14 )
The tread on the tires peeled off while my wife was driving on the interstate at 75mph.the back of the truck started to swing out of control and it went into a spin.it through her and the truck into two pine trees 15 feet off i-75.the truck was totalled and she was taken to the hospital with head contusions and pain. It was the worse experience of our life.we took pictures and we have saved the damaged tire and part of the missing tread. (the dealer sold the truck with 3 different name brand tires. ) although, we are extremely upset about the crash, we are thankful the accident was not fatal. (dot number: mac322tiresize: p225/70r14)
This tire did not show up on the recall list but has separated at the sidewall/tread area.ia attorney general office advised to contact nhtsa direct about this tire to be investigated.( dot number: w2fc1pr tire size: p225-70r14 )
Tire separated while on the interstate @ 60 mph - no contact noted with any foreign objects on the road. Tread appears to have simply separated at the shoulder. This is one of the tires in the recall but not an affected size or dot number. Tire will be held on site for inspection if needed.( dot number: w2hfipj076 tire size: p215/75r15 )
Consumer stated all fourfirestone fr480 tires,size 22570r14, dot# unknown, are cracked, and tread separatedfrom the tires. Dealer notified.
Pe 00 020/tread separation: while parked noticed left rear tire show sign of tread separation on a 1996, ford, ranger; aftermarket equipment, installed at 25,000 miles, tire size p225/70r14, dot# w2fc1pr038.firestone was not notified at this time.consumer reported problem to firestone on 5-29-2001 they advised consumer to contact ford, and ford told consumer to contact firestone, consumer replaced tires.
Front left firestone tire has a 2x3 inch piece of tread missing in the middle.
While driving 75mph in a 1996 ford ranger when the 1st time on 02/28/1999 felt like tires were out of balance & bumpy. Pulled over & checked tires.left rear had completely lost tread, but still inflated. The 2nd time on 07/20/00) right front felt the same way. Could only drive about 45mph or else vehicle would shake. Each time the tire was replaced.original firestoneatx ii tires, size p235/75r15 with 17,000 miles on them. 1st time and the 2nd time with 29,000 miles. Do not have either tire.dot# vdhlipm216.
While driving, right front firestone tire, p22570r14, dot wsfc1pr495 experienced tread separation, firestone was notified and informed consumer that tires were not covered under recall.
I went to purchase new tires for my ranger for the upcoming winter. The service rep went to get my vehicle and tire information,and informed me that the treads on my tires were beginning to separate. He then showed me what he was talking about and it was the same condition they had said to watch for on dateline on nbc. He then told me to take the tires to firestone and show them, the firestone dealership stated it was normal wear, even though you can lift the tread up from the tire. No accident occurred with these tires. I just want to inform you i have a diiferent make of firestones that are starting to experience tread seperation. Today i had newgoodyears installed, but i am keeping my originall firestones with a little over 22,000 miles in case anything is discovered through investigations.( dot number: w2fc1pr tire size: p22570r14 )
Tire separated while on the interstate @ 60 mph - no contact noted with any foreign objects on the road. Tread appears to have simply separated at the shoulder. This is one of the tires in the recall but not an affected size or dot number. Tire will be held on site for inspection if needed.( dot number: w2hfipj076 tire size: p215/75r15 )
Tread of front left tire peeled off at 65 mph,forcing vehicle off the road. There was no puncture to the tire and the tire was still fully inflated after taking the tire off.i took the tire to the nearest firestone store but they only offered a limited replacement deal.i have saved the tires and would like to have them inspected by someone from your agency.
Firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15) would not pass inspection on two different occasions, the first time 2" wore off and the steel belts were exposed, the second time there was tread separation.
Firestone fr480 tires p195 70 r14 experienced tread separation and a slipped belt.
Original tires came apart, returned to local firestone store, refused to replace nor warranty value, claimed we had "driven on them" after going flat--tires came apart at 65 mph on i-83 north of baltimore( dot number: tire size: 225 70r14 )
Firestone fr 480 mts p22570r14nts tires failed, one punctured and repaired however 3,000 miles later the tread separated, removed tire 2 from tire rack under bed and noticed spare tire sidewall damaged due to storage.*mjs
The frame has experienced severe corrosion including the spare tire mount, cross members, rear bumper, leaf spring shackles, and perforations/rust through of the main frame rails.
Oil gauge inoperative.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.when the vehicle is idling or placed into neutral with the brake pedal not depressed, the brake lights do not illuminate.as a result, the vehicle has been rear ended four times in five years.the most recent crash occurred in march of 2008 and the vehicle was damaged.the contact has pictures.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer.the current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 06/25/08.*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle does not have a feature to keep the brake lights on when the vehicle is in neutral and the clutch brake is not pressed.updated 06/25/08
The rear bumper fell off while driving due to rusted frame rails that it was attached to.
The whole underbody and frame is rusted and rotted. The leaf spring shackles have rusted and rotted away.
Dt: the contact previously filed a complaint withnhtsa concerningodi 10139675. He felt that vehicles should be equipped with a brake light that stayed on all the time while the vehicle was not in motion because this would decrease rear end collisions at night. Also,with the technology available the manufacturer should put a sensor on the speedometer and on the brake pedal so that when the speedometer read zero mph, and in combination with the brake pedal not being depressed, the brake lights will light up and signal to other motorist that the vehiclestopped.ifa motorist had the vehicle in the park or neutral position other motorist could identify that the vehiclestopped. The contact believedthatthis technology should be used on all vehicles whether they wereautomatic or manual transmissions.updated 12/27/05.
Engine light stays on dome light doesnt go off windshield wipers dont go off.
Engine checklight keeps coming on. Took to dealer & had it checked & repaired. Had computer chip checked also.
While driving on a narrow two-lane road, i proceeded to pass another vehicle.i accelerated and kicked the truck into passing gear.the throttle went to the wide open position and would not release.i used the brakes to fight the out of control engine and vehicle.i proceeded down the curvy for 3 to four miles until i got to a pullout place where i applied the brakes so hard that it killed the engine.the brakes were down to no pads, were very hot, and cooked out grease that caught on fire.i restarted the engine at which time the throttle was no longer stuck in the wide open position.
Throttle stuck in open position.
Vehicle idles fast.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.while activating the right turn signal, the contact heard an electrical crackling sound in the dashboard.the failure has been occurring daily for the last nine months.the failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 164,000.updated 04/08/08. *ljthe right turn signals and emergency flashers did not work. The consumer also stated the cruise control was a problem as well. Updated
Cruise control failed to operate and has not operated since. This ford ranger has the same wiring harness as the recalled ford f-150 wiring harness.
Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, causing accident/injury.
Speed decreases when climbing hills, even w/accelerator pedal fully depressed.
Sudden acceleration problems.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. When he entered his vehicle he found that the cruise control off and on switchmelted. The dealer stated they have never seen this occur. Recall 09v399000repair was performed; however, they did not repair the switch. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Whe releasing the accelerator the truck continues to accelerate. Please describe.
Engine idles,rpms run at approximately 1100 at all times.also,without hitting accelerator vehicle can accelerate up to 40 mph. Has been at dealer for 3 months and they cannot fix it.
The control clusters on the steering wheel have been at a sufficiently high temperature that the plastic covering over the micro switches has deformed and on occasion it willstick to your fingers.the center button on the left side has disintegrated to the point that the actual micro button is now operated directly through the missing portion of the original covering.one of the micro buttons on the right side is in the same condition and both control clusters have broken loose from the steering wheel.with the problems ford has had with fires i thought they would offer some assistance in repairing this defect but both the local dealers i have taken it to have indicated no assistance is available, i guess we will wait for the fire that spreads through the garage and takes down the whole house.dealers that turned me down are blue bonnet in new braunfels, tx and griffith in the kyle, tx area.the control still actually functions if you can hold it all together long enough to activate the micro switches and you don't mind getting sticky black goop on your fingers.
Failure of the cruise control, while driving the cruise control was engaged and applied the brakes to disengage and would not release, off button would not function, tostop vehicle ignition was turned off.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, smoke was emitted from under the hood. The vehicle was merged onto the shoulder of the road and as the hood was raised flames started to rise. The contact extinguished the flames and noticed that the wires from the vehicle speed control started the fire. As a result, the wires for the master cylinder switch melted and all of the brake fluid leaked out. The fire department was not notified and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed home. The dealer was not notified and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Fast idle. *sd
I was driving a ford ranger vin [xxx] at around 40 miles/hour in a regular street, the truck suddenly start to speed up.it did not stop even when i braked very hard. Finally i put the vehicle in neutral to be able to stop. I was almost killed or very bad injured. I contacted the manufacturer but they do not what to take actions with this problem. Please before some one gets killed. Take the appropriate actions. Updated 07/25/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Windshield wipers come on for no reason, won't come on sometimes, dome light and door beep stays on for several minutes, accelerator sticks often.
While driving at freeway speed, released the gas pedal to slow down, however the accelerator stuck and continued to accelerate to 80 mph which resulted in an accident and near fatality.
While driving thevehicle had unwanted acceleration which caused the gas pedal to hit the floor, could result inan accident.owner stated the problem occurred 3 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Vbehiclesuddenly surged, then it accelcerated. Consumer was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, and vehicle rolled over.
Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher.must shut off engine to avoid damage.with engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release.partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable.dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated.not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.
While driving the bracket the holds the gas pedal in place broke away from the firewall,leaving no acceleration.when applying the brakes, the pedal would not go all the way down because the accelerator pedal was dangling behind the brake pedal. Driver was able to coast safely to a stop. The prolbem has not been corrected.
Accelerator sticks due to failure.
When accelerator was appliedvehicle would not move. Consumer applied the accelerator hard and the accelerator cable stuck,causing vehicle torace up to 55 mph. Consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop .the dealer has repaired the vehicle.
After pressing the accelerator pedal to gain speed, the consumer noticed that when the accelerator pedal was released the vehicle stayed at the same speed or accelerated at a higher speed without any force.the dealership serviced the vehicle and determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced.*sc
Pedal went to the floor.
Idle control speed unit failed, speed varies widely.
Engine idles high.
About two years ago (i don't recall the exact date) i had taken my 1996 ford ranger xlt into north gate ford (port huron/ft. Gratiot, mi) for a trace on electronics?'check engine' light was on. After they had placed my truck on their computer they said that they had to 'download updates' to my truck, which would take some time (3 billed hours!).ever since then my cruise control would 'act up'.it will increase speed above the set speed by 5-7 mph, occasionally up to 12 mph, and then the throttle would release with a thunk sound.using the brake pedal, or the 'off' button would work after a couple of tries however.also, the cruise control was not always available?would not turn on or set.i believe that the ford dealer unknowingly, or maybe even willingly, inserted a computer virus or corrupted code into my truck's ecm module.i attempted to take it to another dealer to be checked, but it would have cost me more than i could afford to put it back on the diagnostic computer.i'm afraid that this will result in an accident?i have ms and rely on the cruise control when on the highway.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger.as the contact attempted to engage the cruise control, he noticed that the switch was burned and the plastic was melted.the dealer informed him that his vehicle was not under a recall.a new cruise control switch will cost $50.the manufacturer could not inform him if the new switch would fail and advised him to file a complaint with nhtsa.the contact will replace the switch himself, but will investigate to see if it will burn again.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 210,000 and failure mileage was 209,000.
Dt:1996 ford ranger.the speed control deactivation switch leaked.consumer saw hydraulic fluid under the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealership on july 25, 2005.it was not covered under the warranty.consumer purchased the switch and replaced it himself.
In wet and cold weather the abs brakes stick and drag (lock up), vehicle also experiences intermittent high idle after coming to a stop.
Engine idles to high.
Vehicle does not idle as it should upon starting up due to a bad idle air vavle. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Ongoing / intermittent problem withsudden / unexpected acceleration; whenever gas pedal is applied in a speedy way, it causes the engine to open up and take off. This occurred on four occasions, and each time dealer informed consumer that nothing could be founed.
While going up a steep pass vehiclestarted to acccelerate without warning.took vehicle to dealer, and they said that computershowed thatengine revved, butdidn't knowwhy. Consumer had the same problemnext day. Then, dealer found that throttle cable was stuck.
The contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate intermittently while driving obstructing his view. Also, the interior dome light door ajar alarm would continue to illuminate when the door was been closed intermittently. He also noticed that the electronic overdrive light would illuminate intermittently. All three electrical failures began september 2010. The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 107,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.
Heater takes 20 mins. To warm up/sometimes voltage drops driving down the road
When turning on either air conditioner or defroster the gas surges and the vehicle accelerates forward. Took in for repair and dealer said that this is normal for the vehicle. To surge.
Heater fan failed.
Blend air door failed and will not operate on 1996 ford ranger resulting in inoperative defrosters.ford wants $700 to repair problem. Numberous web site forums report this to be a chronic and frequent problem with 93-96 ford ranger/explorer and mountaineer vehicles.
Heater switch failed.
Sliding rear window glass is reflective and decreases visibility.
Driver' s leg hits power window control during turns.
Rear passenger window will not lock open .
Rear window leaking.
While driving at 60 mphpassenger's side window just exploded outward, and hitvehicle in the next lane. Dealer has not been contacted.
Turn signal glares in windshield, causing poor visibility.
Front windshield has bubbles in the inner laminate that causes obscured vision when the sun strikes the window at a low angle.additionally, the glass is soft and has stained from the fog in the costal area.windshield has been replaced 3 times.
Wipers turn on without manually being switched on, run continuously, very rapidly, and then turn off after a few moments.
Experiencing problem with intermittent windshield wipers stop working during operation or are not operating at all. Also, dome lights would intermittently come on while driving with switchin the off mode. Dealer notified.
Wheneverconsumer hits a bump the windshield wipers come on.also every time he puts the vehicle into reversefuse, which is connected to the overdrive switch and reverse lights, blows out. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.
Intermittently windshield wipers opereate erratically.they activate automatically, and when they are activated it's hard to shut them down. Dealer will be notified.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves or will not work at all. How do you drive safely in the rain?*la
Windshield wipers come on and go off without reason, once the headlights went out also.
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Windshield wipers and washers activate themselves sporatically for no apparent reason.
Windshield wipers would work intermittently, sometimes not at all. Headlights work sometimes. A/c would not work all the time. Dealer being contacted.
The dome lights and door ajar buzzer come off and on. The windshield wipers come on by themselves. If the sun is shinning in the window it my cause an accident as i can't see. I also had to pull the fuse on the dome light as it was on so much it was res hot and running my battery down.
Washer and windshield wipers go on and off by themselves or do not work at all.others with the same truck are having the same problem but ford will not fix.
Chime and light won't go out, wipers have short. I fear a fire due to overheated electrical wiring/components.
Windshield wipers come on without application while driving. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While turning the windsheild wipers off wipers continue totravel, causing the consumer to turn the wipers on/offto stop the traveling . Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers go off without touching the switch.
While driving and when going over a bump or at any time,windshield wipers intermittently come on.
Very randomly and intermittently, while driving the windshield wipers will kick on to full speed without application. Driver has to turn the wiper switch on and off to get the wipers to go off. The dealer is not aware of the problem.
Windshield wipers would operate while switch is in a off position. Dealer notified and informed consumer that no correction can be made at this time. Can nhtsa help in matter.
Windshield wipers/washers failed to operate, sometimes operated involuntarily. Ford dealership has replaced gem and wiper/washer switch; problem is recurring. Now involves dome light and warning chime as well.
Windshield wipers come on by themselves, dome stays on, door chime stays on.
Windshield wipers come on for no reason, won't come on sometimes, dome light and door beep stays on for several minutes, accelerator sticks often.
Windshield wipers come on at high speed without ever being turned on by the switch.sometimes wipers fail to come on when switch is turned on.dome light comes on without being turned on by the switch.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.the lights on the dash went out.consumer found soot everywhere.consumers husband checked to see if a fuse had blown.they noticed that in the power distribution box the fuses used were higher than what the manual stated.these had 50 amp fuses.the manual calls for 30 amps.consumer feels this overage in power could have resulted in fire to the vehicle and that this may be the underlying problem with the windshield wipers. *jg
The windshield wipers came on by themselves. *nlm
Engine light stays on dome light doesnt go off windshield wipers dont go off.
Wipers turn on without manually being switched on, run continuously, very rapidly, and then turn off after a few moments.
Washer and windshield wipers go on and off by themselves or do not work at all.others with the same truck are having the same problem but ford will not fix.
Windshield wiper/washer turns on intermittenly while driving.
Windshield wipers will activate without any warning,sometimes washers actiate at same time.i have had this problem since new. Originaly it was only once every 6 months or so but now it is nearly daily and many times during the day. I have spoken to numero.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.please provide any futher information.
Windshield wipers come on automatically while vehicle is parked or being driven.wipers also stop without warning while in use.
Due to defective windshield wiper modulator the windshield wipers come on unexpectedly,causing visibility problems.
Wiper motor fails intermittantly.
While driving, the windshield wipers come on without being turned on, this failure happens at least once a week.
This is the second time in 2 years that the windshield wiper multi-function switch on the end of the turn signal arm has failed. Washer switch on arm still works, but wipers do not work in any mode. I have contacted a local ford dealer and they will only offer to replace again for around $300.00
While driving windshield wiper and washer comes on by themselves. Has to play with switch to turn off. This happens intermittently. Dealer contacted. Please add vin.
Windshield wiper switch failed resulting in poor visibility.
While driving windshield wipers inadvertently come on, and sometimes don't come onat all.
Windshield wipers and washer operate unpredictably while the switch is in the off position.this is very dangeous since the windshield gets smeared when dirty, causing loss of visibility. Dealer says problem is in switch.obviously this is a problem accoss the ford line up, since my son had the same problem with his 1997 f-150 and the problem was present on a rented 1999 windstar.in addition there are numerous complaints on this site.i think it is recall time.
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents"3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
Driver front alloy wheel cracked in half, which almost cause a crash.the driver experienced difficulty in controlling the vehicle. The wheel cut in half like a sliced bagel.
Whel bolts: nuts came loose from housing, causing tire to loosen.
While pulling away from a stop frontwheels : rim base ondriver's sidesplit right down the middle, causingfront end oftruck to fall to the ground.truck was towed todealership.rim will be replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
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