1997 Ford Ranger engine problems

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 35,990 miles · CA

Ford ranger 4x4 xlt 4.0l has had problems from the beginning front tires two out , fog lights, air conditioning, transmission shift points , check engine light when new and to this day gas mileage not as stated on window sticker ,also windows motor and controls

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Engine, Lights · MD

The dome light started turning itself on while parked in front of my house. Sometimes it would turn itself back off. It would also turn on while I was driving at night. I couldn't get the light cover off so I pulled the fuse which leaves me with no windshield washer squirter. The check engine light is always on. No mater what is done or fixed, the light stays on which is a problem because cars will usually automatically fail inspection when the check engine light is on. How am I supposed to get it to pass inspection if its on 90% of the time? I never had a problem with my 93 ranger but other people with rangers have had the same issues & this site shows others with the same issues. Why won't ford recall & fix it when its a known problem? These things are safety issues!! I can't add when these things happen because they are ongoing issues for the last tenish years!

Filed Jul 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 180,000 miles · CA

Idle speed rises to 3,000 RPM in between shifts and while coasting with clutch pedal depressed. Does not drop to normal idle speed until vehicle comes to a complete stop. This causes braking to be less effective.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing the mechanic was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed May 10, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

Electrical problems: 1. Intermittent wipers will wipe 2, 3, 4, 5 times at random in a row always and not in that order. 2. Backup lights continue to blow fuse after replacing all lighting parts 3. Horn works 1% of the time, unable to find cause. 4. Ac blows hot air intermittently even after replacement of blower blend door. 5. Gas: when below 1/4 tank and making right turn truck will stall, even after work on tank.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Engine, Seats · 59,099 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. When the speed was reduced, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. On a separate occasion, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop for inspection and the transmission was re-built replaced. The failure mileage was 59,099 and the current mileage is 126,431. Updated 05/08/09 *bf the engine light illuminated and the seat broke loose. Updated 05/12/09.*jb updated 06/09/09.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Engine, Tires · 45,000 miles · PA

Ltr fm edward kurrell (pa) re faulty parts & poor craftsmanship of ford vehicles, the motor in his 1997 ford ranger blew up due to a faulty thermostat. *ts the consumer stated he needed new tires and the 4-wheel drive did not work.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Engine · AL

Consumer stated when starting vehicle it idled and would not slow down. Also, while driving vehicle suddenly took off while still idling very high. Consumer took vehicle to dealer 3 times, and each time , the vehicle was put on the diagnostic machine and nothing was found. Consumer was afraid of an accident if this continued.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine · CA

While driving from home to work at 40 MPH vehicle immediately died. Vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that all four valves cracked and engine block broke.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine · 84,295 miles · CA

1997 ford ranger truck-shortly after leaving my home, within 10 minutes, I noticed a clicking noise. I thought it was the car next to me, I looked at my gauges and noticed nothing unusual. Within approximately 1 minute the car lost power. I immediately pulled to the shoulder and turned the car off. Just before turning off the ignition the temperature gauge spiked to hot. Upon examination it was determined that without any warning the engine got hot enough to crack all four valves in the engine head. Basically a new engine in a car with 84,000 miles on it. It is my understanding that this engine is rated to last 200,000 miles.