1999 Ford Ranger engine problems

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Engine · FL

Motor rattling, knocking in transmission, exhaust sounded louder than usual, motor cut off and unable to start

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 ford ranger. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and flames surrounding the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not towed and was deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. *bf.* consumer stated fire ignited under the hood in both cases due to manufacturer defect. For odi 11173289 and 11173291. Consumer has filed a lawsuit.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Engine · 136,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat and the temperature gauge would increase while the vehicle was parked. To reduce the temperature, the accelerator pedal had to be depressed or the vehicle had to be turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the thermostat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Engine · 86,000 miles · MO

This is my mothers pickup but she asked me to report it and try to find an answer. She has had the pickup for years (she bought it in 2003)...she bought it from a neighbor. After a few years she started having a problem that no one (not even the dealership) has been able to fix. This has happened many, many times. Sometimes when she goes to stop, the truck will suddenly rev up and try to take off. Several times this has almost caused accidents (it has jumped out into traffic, almost rear ended other cars, etc). I've contacted the ford company and they have told me to go to the dealership. We done that with nothing resolved. Several parts have been replaced and they have updated the computer, but it still does it. This is my mom's only vehicle and she is scared to drive it, but can't sell it with this kind of problem. We have had the sensor replaced, throttle cable replaced, cruise control cable checked, checked for a vacuum leak. Thank you

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact noticed that there was oil leaking from of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the oil pan seal had a leak and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger extra cab. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and the water reservoir was low. The vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic who stated that the number four spark plug was burnt. The hatch had cracked and leaked water to the number four spark plug. The failure recurred frequently and that contact had to replace the spark plug every 5,000 miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000. The current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 189,341 miles · CT

I was driving on the highway and noticed that the steering was pulling to the left. After a short while I could not manage the steering. When I pulled over in the brakedown lane I noticed that the right front tire was toed in. When the tow truck came we noticed that the frame was cracked and rotted at both wheel mounts and the the right front mount was the worse. We also noticed that the motor mounts were all rotted and the overall front section of the frame was rotted which prevented any repair.

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Body, Engine · FL · fire

I was driving in the freeway I-275 nb nof howard avenue tampa florida I heard a noise to the front of small truck, after that I saw black smoke from front of truck I put to car a safety place of the freeway of truck is turn off itself. I have not time take off of keys from of truck of only time is took my bags ,open the door and get out the truck and all contents were burned in the fire. Additional I have the truck for 4 months ago only and I need to help, because I have insurance but only liability coverage and no full cover, in which I have to continue to pay to the dealer $6,000 dollars from my pocket. Thank you for your attention for my case. But thank you so much to my god a still with live and my boyfriend. Thank you again. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Engine · 167,810 miles · TN

1. No events leading up to failure. Maintenance strictly adhered to. All tsb and factory service manuals followed. 2. Camshaft sycronizer on 1999 ford ranger 3.0l. Engine seized up. 167810 miles. 3. Engine replacement was performed.

Filed Oct 21, 2009 · Engine, Seats · 16,000 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. A few years after the vehcile was purchased, the intake manifold failed. The dealer replaced the intake manifold sensor at the cost of $800.00. The repair did not remedy the failure. The drivers seat was not leveled with the steering column because the seat does not have sufficient padding. As a consequence he could not properly view the road-way, which caused a vehicle crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000. The police report and the vehicle identification number was not available. There were no injuries. The current mileage was 220,000.