2002 FORD RANGER Equipment Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2002 FORD RANGER
5 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD RANGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
ON 8/13/2013 THE ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP IN MY 2002 FORD RANGER WAS REPLACED WITH AN AIRTEX BRAND FUEL PUMP.ON 3/17/2015 I HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AFTER IT FAILED,ONLY 18 MONTHS AND 5000 MILES LATER.DURING THE PERIOD OF 6/10/2013 AND 8/16/2013 AIRTEX HAD A FUEL PUMP RECALL ON THREE DIFFERENT VEHICLE MODELS,AS WELL AS HAVING RECALLED DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS SINCE.ALSO IN 12/2013 AIRTEX BEGAN OFFERING A LIFETIME WARRANTY AS OPPOSED TO THEIR PREVIOUS ONE YEAR WARRANTY.I HAVE OWNED 6 CARS AND THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I'VE HAD TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP.I BELIEVE MY LOW MILEAGE MANAGED TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP,AND THEREFORE NEITHER ME OR MY REPAIR SHOP SHOULD BE LIABLE.I ALSO BELIEVE THE HISTORY OF FAILURE WITH AIRTEX PUMPS SHOULD MAKE THEM LIABLE FOR MY REPAIR,DESPITE ANY OUTDATED WARRANTY.I BELIEVE THEIR CONSTANT RECALLS AND OPTING TO PROVIDE A LONGER WARRANTY SUGGESTS THEY...
ON 02-21-2010 MY 2002 FORD RANGER STARTED ON FIRE. I WAS RETURNING HOME WITH IN LESS THEN 5MINS MY CAR WAS BURST INTO FLAMES. AFTER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO MY AID THERE WAS NOTHING LEFT OF MY TRUCK. I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD IN 12-2010 AND TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THIS WAS 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE FIRE. EVEN WITH THE RECALL MY TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES LEAVING NOTHING BUT THE FRAME. *TR
BUZZ FROM FRONT WHILE GOING SLOW/ THUMP/CLICKING NOISE FROM UNDER TRUCK IT'S BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES,THUMP FEELING WHEN TACKING OFF. *AK
ON 2 OCASSIONS IN JULY 2002; FORD RANGER JUST STOPPED RUNNING...ALL SYSTEMS NON FUNCTIONING; RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WITH MILEAGE< 15,000. THERE WAS NO TIME TO PULL OFF ROAD AS NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON; ALL SYSTEMS SIMPLY FAILED. FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, IT HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER. I MIGHT ADD THEIR ROADSIDE SERVICE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED AS THEY HAD NO ONE AVAILABLE. I SAT FOR 2 HOURS UNTIL POLICE CAME BY & OBTAINED A TOW FOR ME. VICTORY FORD IN STOUGHTON MA. DID FIRST REPAIR & TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING RIGHT. WHEN I BROUGHT IT BACK THE NEXT DAY; THEY STATED IT WAS ROAD TESTED. HOW CAN THEY ROAD TEST WHEN IN MILEAGE WAS THE SAME AS OUT MILEAGE? SECOND TIME REPAIR WAS DONE AT A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP, WHICH I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH EXCEPT IT TOOK OVER A WEEK...
MY HUSBAND DRIVES A 2002 FORD RANGER TRUCK.. HE WAS IN A ACCIDENT ON 3/05/03 WHEN A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIS TRUCK HE WAS GOING APPROX. 35 TO 40 MPH, HE HIT HER CAR HARD ENOUGH TO FLIP HER CAR ON IT'S SIDE. MY COMPLAINT/CONCERN IS HIS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, HE DID HAVE ON A SEAT BELT AND ONLY SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MY CONCERN IS IF THIS HAD BEEN A MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENT IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. MY HUSBAND VOICED HIS CONCERNS WITH THE FORD SERVICE AND REQUESTED THAT THEY EVALUATE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, THE TECHNICIAN CLAIMS SINCE THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT HEAD ON OR FULL FRONTAL HIT THAT THIS IS WHY IT DID NOT DEPLOY. AM UNABLE TO FIND INFO REGARDING THIS, SO WHY DID IT NOT DEPLOY. IS THIS A DEFECT OR NORMAL. *NLM
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
Engine
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 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