Ford RANGER engine problems
200 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
7,355 owner complaints analyzed
101 distinct recall campaigns
72,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1979 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,633 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
200 of 7,355 complaints match this topic (2.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10065489 · 2004-04-05 (April 5, 2004)
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015609 · 2003-04-10 (April 10, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015609 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185272 · 2007-03-16 (March 16, 2007)
STALLS AT ANY TEMPERATURE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STOPPED I HAVE TO ALMOST FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL TO GET MOVING W/O STALLING. HEATER GETS ALMOST TOO HOT.
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 872874 · 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PLROVIED FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 872874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 880172 · 2001-02-08 (February 8, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STALLED WHITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER WAS CRANKING ENGINE, BUT IT DID NOT START. CONSUMER REPLACED IGNITION MODULE. THEN,COULD START VEHICLE WITHOUT A PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 880172 at NHTSA ↗