1997 FORD RANGER Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1997 FORD RANGER
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
FORD RANGER 4X4 XLT 4.0L HAS HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE BEGINNING FRONT TIRES TWO OUT , FOG LIGHTS, AIR CONDITIONING, TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHEN NEW AND TO THIS DAY GAS MILEAGE NOT AS STATED ON WINDOW STICKER ,ALSO WINDOWS MOTOR AND CONTROLS
THE DOME LIGHT STARTED TURNING ITSELF ON WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. SOMETIMES IT WOULD TURN ITSELF BACK OFF. IT WOULD ALSO TURN ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I COULDN'T GET THE LIGHT COVER OFF SO I PULLED THE FUSE WHICH LEAVES ME WITH NO WINDSHIELD WASHER SQUIRTER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. NO MATER WHAT IS DONE OR FIXED, THE LIGHT STAYS ON WHICH IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE CARS WILL USUALLY AUTOMATICALLY FAIL INSPECTION WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GET IT TO PASS INSPECTION IF ITS ON 90% OF THE TIME? I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY 93 RANGER BUT OTHER PEOPLE WITH RANGERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES & THIS SITE SHOWS OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES. WHY WON'T FORD RECALL & FIX IT WHEN ITS A KNOWN PROBLEM? THESE THINGS ARE SAFETY ISSUES!!...
IDLE SPEED RISES TO 3,000 RPM IN BETWEEN SHIFTS AND WHILE COASTING WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. DOES NOT DROP TO NORMAL IDLE SPEED UNTIL VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS CAUSES BRAKING TO BE LESS EFFECTIVE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Other 1997 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Interior Lighting
36 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
34 complaints
Tires
27 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
24 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
21 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
17 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint