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1996 FORD RANGER Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

16 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1996 FORD RANGER

16 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD RANGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

16

Complaints

1

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#755374 | December 10, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

#898755 | November 5, 2001

ENGINE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS / TEMPERATURES. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

#725873 | August 22, 2000

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.

#858914 | March 21, 2000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST ALL POWER AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

#718386 | February 6, 2000 Fire

I WAS WONERING ABOUT MY VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE IN AN ACCIDENT I HAD GOTTIN INTO. *AK

#511946 | December 30, 1999

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.

#705009 | March 27, 1999 Crash

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.

#780484 | February 17, 1999

ENGINE LOCKED AT 42,000 MILES.

#604931 | January 6, 1999

OIL PUMP FAILED.

#525849 | October 20, 1998

ENGINE IDLES VERY ERRATIC.

#540429 | August 31, 1998

VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

#529178 | January 19, 1998

IN WET WEATHER VEHICLE STALLS WHEN TRAVELING OVER SMALL PUDDLES.

#526932 | November 30, 1997

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS/STALLS.

#813720 | July 2, 1997

DURING FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEED THE MOTOR RUNS BETWEEN 3/4 TO 1/2 WIDE OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

#602981 | April 24, 1997

ENGINE COMPUTER FAILED.

#603085 | April 24, 1997

ENGINE MAIN SEAL FAILED.

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 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 Engine 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

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