1998 Ford Ranger: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · OK

Hazard of fire or explosion from inferior parts. Hoses and pipes from filler neck to gas tank are being replaced by beneficial automotive maintenance in moore oklahoma. Tank has to be flushed and filter replaced again due to gas fumes and leaking fuel from the decomposing filler neck hoses. I just had to have this done for the same reason on my '98 ford e250. Ford dealer parts salesperson says this is a chronic problem(even he stated he anticipates this with his ford truck) and the replacement parts have been re-engineered to correct the rubber decomposition which also clogged the filters and fuel injection system causing chronic stalling and rough running on both vehicles. Had to have filters replaced and injection system system cleaned numerous times. Ford has refused to even supply the replacement parts or acknowledge this problem. Leaking gas and fumes could lead to injury or death if this is not handled. The recent repair to the e250 was in excess of $200 (parts were $100+ from dealer. The reengineered parts for the ford ranger are $250+ and labor will more than double that as they have to remove the truck bed and tank to replace the parts and flush the tank. Additionally my driveway is damaged from the leaking fuel. Referred to you by consumer reports magazine. Looking forward to your response. Sincerely, vince dennis.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · CA

Purchased truck used in may 1999 with 15,000 miles on it. Problem started after having 25,000 odometer miles on truck. Vehicle would accelerate upon stopping or slowing. Had idle adjusted next scheduled maintenance (30k). As of this date, august 19, 2005, vehicle still accelerates on very rare occasions. After a few months from the 45k maintenance check the vehicle then started to stall at random when stopping or slowing. At regular maintenance checks I would tell tech about stalling problems. Most often tech could not duplicate problem on road test. Vehicle would be serviced, stalling problem would stop for a very short time, and then problem would come back. July 12, 2005- I went on road with tech on road test and found tech was down-shifting at stops. Told him not to and then vehicle did stall when coming to stop. Dealer: inspected and verified complaint, checked and found idle air control faulty, removed and replaced iac motor and concern. Tech notes: still acting up. Found idle speed adjusted too high. Readjusted idle screw, road tested and rechecked ok. Problem was solved for a brief three weeks and resurfaced. As of august 19, 2005- the stalling problem stills exists. Is a very real safety issue, as I have had several close accident calls. Examples: 1) turning off a very busy street (45mph) into parking lot, having vehicle stall and losing all power steering into turn, having to avoid hitting trees, buildings, people, and others cars in process. 2) coming to a red stoplight, my vehicle stalls, stoplights changing to green as approaching, cars behind me having to avoid hitting my truck as I restart. 3) vehicle stalling at yield sign. No cross traffic and cars behind me expecting me to pass through.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Transmission · WI

My truck was just 3 months now out of warranty.I went to start it to go to work and it would not stay running:just would not.I called gordie boucher service and got an appointment to have it checked out.I was afraid to drive it out there,so I had my husband do that and his father followed in his vehicle. My husband said he had a heck of a time.truck kept killing and wouldn't stay running.I told him to go in the morning so as not to get caught in heavy traffic and stall out and cause an accident!bottom line:needed mass air flow sensor:cost:$360.00.I believe this to be a manufacturer defect regardless of being only 3 months out of warranty.I believe this part should last longer than 3 years,3 months and I want to be reimbursed by ford for the $360.00 I had to pay. I could have had an accident had that happened on my going to work or getting off work or my husband on his way to take it to be repaired!

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Engine · TX

As I was turning a corner the vehicle suddenly appeared to lose power. I thought initially the engine had stalled and I coasted to the side of the road. The engine was still running however it would not accelerate out of idle and would stall when the accelerator was pressed. The vehicle would ilde along and I was forced to run on the shoulder of the road in idle the rest of the way home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and two air sensors were replaced at my expense.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

Vehicle idles very roughly. Then idle will go away for awhile. Vehicle turned off without prior notice. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak consumer states that after rough idle goes away, vehicle will hesitate or stall, mass air flow sensor was replaced, however problems still exists. Gas pedal gets stuck. Passenger side front windshield wiper arm was loose. Pwer steering pump was replaced due to when turning wheel it would make anoise.

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Acceleration · CA

While waiting at either at stop light or sign vehicle would start to rev up, and later stalled out completely. Sometimes it felt as if engine was going to blow up because of the revving. Have taken vehicle to dealership & mechanic indicated that it was normal. *ak

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Engine · CA

Mass airflow sensor has failed without warning at 9,000 and 31,000 miles. When it fails, the engine stalls, and is very difficult to restart and keep running. Without engine power, there is limited brake and power steering functioning. This is a safety hazard if it occurs in a moving traffic situation. Ford is unable (unwilling?) to provide any information as to whether this is an acceptable failure rate.

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Engine · OH

Intermittently vehicle will stall out and shut down without warning. Dealer has changed various parts, and the problem still exists.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Engine · OR

I sent a letter with more details on this incedent and others! This is my main concern the vehicle stalls out and am afraid of an accident and or a death of me or another driver of another vehicle!

Filed Sep 13, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · OR

Engine continually stalling, hesitation and surging, unable to rectify since purchase. Mjs

Filed Aug 10, 1999 · Electrical · CA

The vehicle stalls at random intervals. This problem has been brought to fords attention. The vehicle has been the shop many times and ford has duplicated the malfunction. However they have not been able to isolate the problem or come up with any fix. The truck has been in the shop for over 4 month during the last year.

Filed Jul 20, 1999 · Fuel system · PA

Vehicle stalling due to failure of the fuel pump/sender and sensor, sensor replaced a second time due to failure. Mjs