Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled into a neighbor's yard without warning. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was parked on an incline. The vehicle was taken to borman autoplex (470 w boutz rd, las cruces, nm 88005, 575‑525‑4500) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
1999 Ford Ranger transmission problems
67 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,102. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 67
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 59,102
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission23
- Driveline: driveshaft11
- Manual transmission6
- Axle assembly5
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)4
- Clutch assembly4
- Driveline2
- Axle hubs2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Ranger transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Ford Ranger transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: electric vehicles. The transaxle may have been manufactured with the park detent spring misaligned. If the spring is misaligned, the park mechanism may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position.
- Risk
- If the park mechanism does not engage and the vehicle operator has not applied the parking brake, the vehicle could roll free as if in neutral.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transaxle and any with misaligned park detent springs will be replaced.
Recall number 99V204000 · Recall details
What 1999 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gas petal is too close to brakes...and if not careful right foot hits both.causing a roaring of acceleration , while trying to stop vehicle.very dangerous!
Truck lost brakes while going downhill. Frame corrosion had caused right spring hanger to fail, and corroded brake line burst. I was able to pump the brake pedal and avoid an accident. Brake warning light came on after the incident. Mechanic put the truck on a lift, and identified severe corrosion to the brake lines, differential, frame, and several other undercarriage components. Truck had been undercoated and washed regularly, and has less than 105,000 miles. Mechanic suggested all new brake lines, total frame, and rear end replacement.
I have a 1999 ford ranger. The shift indicator no longer indicates the correct position. When in park the indicator shows reverse.
1999 ford ranger with 3 liter engine camshaft position synchronizer failed causing catastrophic failure of engine. Gear broke causing failure of oil pump seizing engine while traveling 65 MPH.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery ii. While driving 30 MPH he heard a banging noise under the gear shift area. The manufacturer stated that the "u" joint came apart which caused damage to the transmission. As of august 14, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 129,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
Transmission went "bang" when I put it into reverse, after that, reverse didn't work. Ammco states the transmission is bad. I've been told for years now by other ford truck owners that their transmission went out around 40,000 miles, mine died at 60,. Even ford's sales people have asked me about the transmission. There is a history here of ford transmissions self destroying.
While merging onto the highway the 4x4 high light came on with the selector switch still in the 2-wheel drive position. Stopped the truck immediately and restarted the truck. Once more attempted to accelerate up to highway speed, when the 4x4 high light again flashed on and off. At approximately 50+ MPH the truck slammed into 4x4 low. The selector switch remained in the 2-wheel drive position.
The transmission developed a "slip" four months after veh purchase and was brought in for service on 28 dec00. The vehicle displayed the same malfunction on oct 15 2003 (3 months after warranty expiration)and was brought in for repair at the dealer at a cost of $1500. During dec2004 (13 months later)the vehicle again displayed the same malfunction and was brought to the dealership where they stated the previous repair warranty had expired the month before.
The four wheel drive stinks it come in and out of four wheel drive and there is always something messed up in it.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Ranger transmission
Does the 1999 Ford Ranger have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Ford Ranger, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford Ranger transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,102 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Ranger transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V204000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Ranger have bad transmission?
The Ford Ranger model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (92 complaints), 2000 (69 complaints) and 1999 (67 complaints).
Other 1999 Ford Ranger problems
Tires 178Body 89Brakes 88Airbags 79Visibility 74Suspension 67Acceleration 54Engine 50Electrical 39Lights 26Fuel system 18Steering 16Wheels 14Seat belts 12Locks 6Seats 6
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