2002 FORD RANGER Engine Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2002 FORD RANGER
6 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 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
MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON HWY 79FROM PALISTINE TX TO JACKSONVILLE TX THURSDAY 7/11/2016 WHEN WE NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK WE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED FIRE UNDER THE HOOD I TRIED TO POOR WATER ON IT ALL IT DID WAS JUST GET WORSE AND OUR TRUCK ALL MY WORK TOOLS MY LIVELY HOOD BLEW UP.
ENGINE ERROR CODE P303 DISPLAYED AND ENGINE MISSING ON THAT CYLINDER. FORD TSB 05-26-3 STATES HEAD REPLACEMENT NECESSARY TO CORRECT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A GENERIC ISSUE WITH THE 3.0 LITER VULCAN ENGINES,. CAR WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION UNTIL THIS IS REPAIRED.
ENGINE EJECTED SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER NUMBER THREE. MECHANIC SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH AN ALUMINUM HEAD. I AM FORTUNATE THAT THIS OCCURRED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN AT ONLY 20MPH. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THE MECHANIC SAID THE SPARK PLUG MAY HAVE EJECTED ITSELF STRAIGHT THROUGH THE HOOD AFTER WHICH, THE ENGINE OFTEN CATCHES FIRE BECAUSE OF THE GASOLINE SPURTING OUT OF THE CYLINDER. REPAIR INCLUDED A HELICOIL TAP KIT AND NEW SPARK PLUGS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY FORD AND ALL GOVERNMENT SAFETY AGENCIES. THIS TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE FOR IT'S AGE AND HAS BEEN TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF. THERE IS NO REASON WHY THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED OTHER THAN FAULTY DESIGN AND USE OF AN ALUMINUM HEAD. *TR
I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND I WENT TO PARK MY TRUCK IN THE FRONT YARD. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS ABOUT TO STOP THE ENGINE ROARED, AS IF I REALLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND I HAD TO JAM THE CAR IN PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. TODAY, AS I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK, I WAS COMING TO A FOUR WAY STOP IN A SCHOOL ZONE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST STOPPED THE TRUCK ENGINE ACCELERATED AND I HAD TO PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. I NEED TO KNOW IS THERE A RECALL FROM FORD FOR THIS. I CANNOT LET ANYONE ELSE DRIVE MY TRUCK FOR FEAR IT WILL HAPPEN TO THEM AND THEY WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
THE 2002 FORD RANGER WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT ABOUT 3 MPH, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED REALLY HIGH. I THREW THE GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL AND IT CONTINUED TO RACE BUT THE WHEELS WERE NO LONGER SPINNING, I HIT THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN THREW IT BACK INTO DRIVE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND I NEED HELP PLEASE. THANK YOU. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 FORD RANGER 2.3L 4 CYL AN WHEN I START TO DRIVE MY CAR WILL SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND SO ROUGH THAT MY CAR JUMPS FORWARD AND THEN MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND THEN EVERYTIME I PRESS THE GAS FROM STOPPED IT SHIFTS VERY ROUGH. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM AND SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. ALSO WHEN I TAKE OFF THERE IS A LOUD VIBRATION SOUNDING LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE DASH OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS IS ABOUT BUT FIGURED I WOULD ADD THAT IN. *TR
Other 2002 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Vehicle Speed Control
45 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Structurebody
23 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Air Bags
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
9 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Structureframe And Members
9 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
9 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint