1997 FORD RANGER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1997 FORD RANGER
3 engine and engine cooling 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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN THE SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS RE-BUILT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,099 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 126,431. UPDATED 05/08/09 *BF THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SEAT BROKE LOOSE. UPDATED 05/12/09.*JB UPDATED 06/09/09.*JB
CONSUMER STATED WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT IDLED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF WHILE STILL IDLING VERY HIGH. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND EACH TIME , THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID OF AN ACCIDENT IF THIS CONTINUED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING FROM HOME TO WORK AT 40 MPH VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT ALL FOUR VALVES CRACKED AND ENGINE BLOCK BROKE. *AK
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Tirestreadbelt
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Tires
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Suspension
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Unknown Or Other
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Structurebody
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Air Bags
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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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
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Engine
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steering
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Equipment
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Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
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Parking Brake
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Power Train
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Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
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Service Brakes
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Fuel System Other
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Power Trainclutch Assembly
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Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
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Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
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Service Brakes Airantilock
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
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Steeringcolumn
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Structureframe And Members
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Tiressidewall
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Visibilitywindshield
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Wheels
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
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Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
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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
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
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Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
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Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
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Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
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Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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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
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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Wheelsrim
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