1999 Ford Ranger: engine overheating

7 of the 755 complaints about the 1999 Ford Ranger describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 59 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2022
1
2019
4
2011
1
2009
1
2005
1
2004
2
2003
3
2001
1
2000
5
1999
7
1997
4
1996
1
1995
4
1994
2
1993
2
1992
1
1991
1
1990
1

What owners say

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 Jan 4, 2008 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · KS

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). While driving 60 MPH, the cruise control overheated. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 81,214 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2006 · Engine · 95,000 miles · PA

My 1999 ford ranger 4x4 with 3.0 liter flex fuel engine began sputtering, running rough and overheating two days ago. I took it to haldeman ford to be checked. They told me today there was water/coolant in at least one of the cylinders and the head(s) may be cracked, and I need a new or rebuilt engine. The truck has just over 95,000 miles on it. I had oil changes, coolant flushes, etc. At regular intervals. From what I have read on your website, and heard from others, this is a problem with the six cylinder engines ford used in rangers and explorers. They said it would be $6400 for a rebuilt engine installed. It seems this is most likely a manufacturing defect, but the folks at the dealer said no.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TX

The front disc brake rotors were corroded and overheated. Dealerships would not repair, because the VIN was not included with recall 98v005000.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Engine · GA

While driving engine overheated. Consumer let the vehicle sit over night to ensure it cooled off. Upon starting vehicle next day engine locked.

Filed Jun 22, 2003 · Engine · 69,138 miles · MN

While traveling on cruise control at 70 miles per hour, the vehicle decelerated. The dash board lights lit up and truck would not restart. Temperature gauge indicated not overheating, water was in radiator, oil was at the full mark on the oil dip stick. No fluids leaked from the engine. My vehicle is at the ford dealership in owatanna, mn. I have been told by a ford dealership technician that he believes it to be pieces of the gasket around the oil pump that blocked the flow of oil to the engine seizing the valves in the engine. Apparently it happens frequently to his knowledge. Also , I know of another ford ranger that experienced unexplained engine failure this past week. I have maintained oil changes within the manufacturer's recommendation during the time I have owned the ranger. The vehicle has only 69136 miles on the odometer. At this juncture the extended warranty service and the dealership have not resolved method of replacing the engine.

Filed Mar 12, 1999 · Electrical · NY

The circuit breaker that controls the air flow into the engine has a malfunction which causes the engine to run prime, dumping gas onto the catalaytic converter. This is causing overheating of the converter, and could also lead to an fire. The dealer has been contacted.