1999 Ford Ranger: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 755 complaints about the 1999 Ford Ranger describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2026
2
2024
2
2021
5
2020
5
2019
11
2011
1
2009
1
2008
2
2006
9
2005
20
2004
6
2003
11
2002
12
2001
13
2000
12
1999
8
1998
16
1997
6
1996
8
1995
7
1994
13
1992
2
1991
2
1990
3

What owners say

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Engine · WV

While applying the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle vibrated and stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *nm. Consume rbought a 1999, ford ranger with 76931 mile son it. Seller was to fix transmission before consumer took vehicle home. On 10/14/2003 took vehicle to scott ford for inspection, they claime dit wa sokay. On 07/09/2004 consume took vehicle to rainbow tire to have tire rotation an dbalance. They claimed ball joint was defective. On 07/12/2004, consumer had ball joint replacement and an alignment. On september 19, 2004 vehicle would not go uphill. Consume rpulled off the road and walked home. Some friens picked consumer and passengers up. Brother-in law johnny drove vehicle home . Johnny told consumer he had to drive it home in longer all the way home.

Filed Aug 3, 2002 · Transmission · KS

The truck started stalling when on the freeway trying to pass a trailer. An accident did not happen but it was a very close call.

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Fuel system · CO

The symptom was that the engine lost power and stalled while driving at highway speeds. The fuel filter was replaced, but the symptoms continued. The truck was brought to the dealer, and the dealer claims that the fuel pump was defective, and replaced it. After the new fuel pump, the symtom occured again within 1 day. The dealer had the car for several more days, and claims that nothing else was found, and no other changes or modifications were made. After the second trip to the dealer, the problem has not re-occured.

Filed Dec 31, 2001 · Transmission · MD

Clutch will stick and release unexpectedly, causing engine to stall during normal operation. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · MD

Vehicle is drifting both forward and backward when put into gear, and when vehicle is turned off. Also, braking system fails to engage under wet conditions, resulting in extended stopping distance. Then, brake system would not disengage after start up of vehicle , resulting in a noise that comes from rear end of vehicle. *ak dealer states drifting does not occur when parking brake is used, for a manual vehicle dealer states this is normal. Brakes have locked up and have failed to release, on one occasion the consumer heard a loud dull clunk sound in the rear axle area and vehicle moved after that. Consumer states vehicle moved back quickly in fast short spurts and then gave way rolling quickly backward, after that is stalled and was difficult to restart.

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Engine · TX

Alternative fuel engine vehicle. Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die witho out warning in warm climates. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Acceleration · AZ

While driving then coming to a to stop and vehicle will almost stall without a prior warning, droping the RPM, then coming back up.

Filed Apr 2, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · VA

Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall while trying to acclerate. But it just revved the engine and the ABS braking came on which almost caused an accident. Please provide further information.