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1996 Ford Ranger: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 413 complaints about the 1996 Ford Ranger describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
8
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 35 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

What owners say

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 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 Mar 21, 2000 · Engine · OK

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

Filed Aug 31, 1998 · Engine · MA

Vehicle engine shuts down while driving.

Filed Aug 5, 1998 · Engine · NV

While driving vehicle stalls out, incident has occurred three times. Consumer's speed varies between 25-65mph when driving. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed Jan 19, 1998 · Engine · FL

In wet weather vehicle stalls when traveling over small puddles.

Filed Nov 30, 1997 · Engine · FL

Engine intermittently fails/stalls.

Filed Oct 8, 1996 · Electrical · PA

When driving truck stalls, dealer said problem is the computer system and they are trying to make a part and it would take 3 months , now it has already been 9 months and manufacturer hasn't made the part . Please describe .

Questions about the 1996 Ford Ranger stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1996 Ford Ranger?

8 of 413 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Ranger (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2005.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Ranger?

There are 0 recalls and 35 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Ranger

Wipers 37Tire blowout 23Seat belt 17Fire or smoke 14ABS 11Brake failure 9Fuel leak 9Headlights 9Adaptive cruise 7No deployment 7Pulling 6Fuel smell 5

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