NHTSA Complaint #734023 — 1998 FORD RANGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	734023
Vehicle	1998 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Date of Incident	September 11, 2000
Date Filed	October 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR HAS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AT 9,000 AND 31,000 MILES. WHEN IT FAILS, THE ENGINE STALLS, AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO RESTART AND KEEP RUNNING. WITHOUT ENGINE POWER, THERE IS LIMITED BRAKE AND POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD IF IT OCCURS IN A MOVING TRAFFIC SITUATION. FORD IS UNABLE (UNWILLING?) TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHETHER THIS IS AN ACCEPTABLE FAILURE RATE.*AK

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