NHTSA Complaint #10818378 — 2002 FORD RANGER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10818378
Vehicle 2002 FORD RANGER
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 179,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

ENGINE ERROR CODE P303 DISPLAYED AND ENGINE MISSING ON THAT CYLINDER. FORD TSB 05-26-3 STATES HEAD REPLACEMENT NECESSARY TO CORRECT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A GENERIC ISSUE WITH THE 3.0 LITER VULCAN ENGINES,. CAR WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION UNTIL THIS IS REPAIRED.

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