Vehicle Safety Data

1999 FORD RANGER Engine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1999 FORD RANGER

5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11422130 |
Motor rattling, knocking in transmission, exhaust sounded louder than usual, motor cut off and unable to start
#11173289 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES SURROUNDING THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED AND WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. *BF.* CONSUMER STATED FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE HOOD IN BOTH CASES DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT. FOR ODI 11173289 AND 11173291. CONSUMER HAS FILED A LAWSUIT.*JB
#10967735 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD INCREASE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED OR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
#10558694 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE OIL PAN SEAL HAD A LEAK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
#10509694 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER EXTRA CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE WATER RESERVOIR WAS LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE NUMBER FOUR SPARK PLUG WAS BURNT. THE HATCH HAD CRACKED AND LEAKED WATER TO THE NUMBER FOUR SPARK PLUG. THE FAILURE RECURRED FREQUENTLY AND THAT CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG EVERY 5,000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Other 1999 FORD RANGER Problem Areas

Tires 98 complaints Tirestreadbelt 69 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 54 complaints Suspension 46 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 43 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 41 complaints Structurebody 39 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 38 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Structureframe And Members 25 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 23 complaints Air Bags 21 complaints Electrical System 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 16 complaints Tiressidewall 15 complaints Interior Lighting 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 11 complaints Wheels 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 5 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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