1996 FORD RANGER Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1996 FORD RANGER
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
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). *TR
TL* 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. *TR *JS *BF CONSUMER STATED BOTH ODI 11173289 AND 11173291 HAD MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE FIRE.*JB
Other 1996 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
33 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
29 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
22 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
19 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Interior Lighting
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Seat Belts
11 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
10 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tiressidewall
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint