1996 Ford Ranger engine problems

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · AL · 1 injury

Nano and micro particulates/contaminants have been sprayed from an airliner and caused severe damage to my body and my vehicle; it includes flakes, tubules and highly reflective particles and metals. The vehicle has stalled and lost two gears as a result. It has a gas leaking issue caused by the technology. I have had to go to the emergency room. My vehicle has been contaminated, damaged and sabataged as well as my family members vehicles, persons and property. It's occuring on and off highway. It's happening to other vehicles as well. Oil and battery interior and exteriors as well as bodily harm, risk and injury. The tech and particulates are highly dangerous and destructive. [xxx] is the offending party that caused it to happen with the federal agencies. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Engine · 300,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1996 ford ranger. While driving 30 MPH, flames appeared under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not towed, but was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000. *tr *js *bf consumer stated both odi 11173289 and 11173291 had manufacturer defect that caused the fire.

Filed Dec 6, 2001 · Engine · MN

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Engine · CA

Engine will stall intermittently while traveling at any speed, regardless of weather conditions / temperatures. Dealership has examined vehicle, and was unable to determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Engine · IL

I went in to have the oil changed and they showed me that the oil pan gasket was about to blow out. I had just had the oil changed 3000 miles agoe and went on a trip whit a new oil change. I returned home and went to get the oil changed again the next day and found the oil gasket comming out. Thank god it did not blow while I was driving back home during the long trip I had gone on.

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, it popped out of gear into neutral. Also, when shifting gears vehicle was making a noise. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced clutch, and has stated that manual transmission needed to be replaced. *ak dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring. Heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat. Tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · TN

The front suspension design defect prevents the cross camber from being adjusted within manufacturers specified tolerence during front end alignment resulting in rapid wear to the outside edge and sidewall of the front tires at highway speeds, causing roaring noise and unstable steering wheel, all four tires have been replaced and a front alignment has been performed but both have failed to correct the problem. Nlm

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CO

Engine. Knocking rod at only 56,000 mi. Over $3,000 for new engine. Headlights failed to turn on before leaving driveway. Came on after turning on high beams and turn signals. On 4 separate occasions, I'm about to downshift to make a turn and the engine cuts off. No power steering, nearly lost control.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · MA

Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher. Must shut off engine to avoid damage. With engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release. Partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable. Dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated. Not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.

Filed Mar 21, 2000 · Engine · OK

While driving down the road and all of a sudden lost all power and vehicle stalled. Contacted dealer.