1997 FORD RANGER Seats Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 1997 FORD RANGER
5 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD RANGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT OF THE GROCERY STORE I HAD BEEN SHOPPING AT, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE RECLINING SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CONTROLS THE ANGLE OF, AND LOCKS THE BACK OF THE SEAT INTO POSITION, GAVE WAY AND THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO GO BACKWARDS AS WELL. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO STOP MY VEHICLE WITHOUT CAUSING A COLLISION OR INJURY. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT HOME, AND WITH INTERNET RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT THE RECLINING SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN A WEAK POINT WITH FORD RANGER TRUCKS AND FORD EXPLORER SUV VEHICLES FOR YEARS. THE FORD DEALER/SERVICE CENTER THAT I DO BUSINESS WITH, NOW TELLS ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART IS OBSOLETE AND THEY WILL HAVE TO CONTACT VARIOUS DEALERS STILL LISTING IT IN THEIR INVENTORY TO SEE IF THEY CAN GET THE PART, AS THE PARTS SUPPLIER FOR FORD THAT MADE...
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
DT: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD. *TT
MY FATHER WAS REAR-ENDED AT 55-65MPH. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, MY FATHER'S SEAT BROKE CAUSING HIS SEAT TO FLY BACKWARDS AND THUS, HIS HEAD TO CRASHED THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW OF HIS PICKUP TRUCK. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS SEAT SHOULD HAVE WITHSTOOD THIS KIND OF IMPACT. BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BREAKING, MY FATHER HAS SUSTAINED NUMEROUS LACERATIONS TO HIS FACE AND NECK, AND MASSIVE NECK INJURIES. MY FATHER'S INJURIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO SEVERE IF THE SEAT WITHSTOOD THE IMPACT. MY FATHER WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH A LIST OF INSTANCES WHICH A FORD RANGER'S SEAT HAS BROKEN IN THE PAST? ALSO, WHO IS THE MANUFACTURER OF THE SEAT IN THE FORD RANGER PICKUP TRUCK? IF YOU COULD INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER, I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. MY FATHER WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 180-190PDS AND IS 5'11" THANK...
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POWER STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED, WAS MAKING A NOISE LIKE PUMP WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AIR CONDITIONER PUMP REPLACED. RIGHT WINDOW IS LOOSE WHILE GOING DOWN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS OCCASIONALLY WHILE TAKING OFF. THERE ARE LOOSE BOLTS UNDERNEATH SEATS. FOG LIGHT FAILED. CONSUMER STATES OIL FROM MASTER CYLINDER DAMAGED HOOD. DOOR LOCK INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR NEVER WORKED AND WAS REPLACED. *AK *SLC
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
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Engine
4 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