While driving transmission went out. There were no lights to indicate transmission failure. Consumer later contacted the dealership, and was given an astronomical fee for repairs. Consumer located the manufacturer, and was told the same thing. Also, there was nothing they could do.
1999 Ford Ranger transmission complaints
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Vehicle was parked when it jumped out of gear and rolled into a house. *mr the vehicle was locked and in the park gear. Recall#99v204000. *sc (insurance company of behalf of consumer)
Consumer stated when the engine was hot it was difficult to disengage the clutch . Vehicle accelerated to 4000 rpms. When the clutch was engaged engine continued to operate excessively. When driving vehicle did not slow down. Manufacturer's recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The initial problem started some time ago when the cruise control was engaged. The problem ceased for a while. However, consumer was afraid to drive. And had it repaired.
Consumer placed vehicle in 4-wheel drive, but vehicle would not remain in that position. It would disengage out of the 4-wheel drive. Took vehicle to the dealer, where the mechanic attempted to repair the vehicle six times, but the problem still exists.
Manual transmission is extremely difficult to shift into first gear when stopped at a red light. If the vehicle is in motion, or slightly moving, it works fine.
Realized I had a transmission problem the first time while driving down interstate 95. The engine started revving very high and in panic I shifted down to neutral and then back into drive to get it back into gear. When I took my truck to get looked at, I ended up getting my transmission rebuilt. The mechanic said I had a defective built transmission. I had no idea that ford had first started using 5 speed automatic transmissions in 1999, so the mechanic told me. I thought I bought a 4 speed transmission and that was what ford said they sold me. The same thing happened again two years later in may 9, 2003, and again I had to get my transmission rebuilt. Do I have a legitimate complaint?
Automatic transmission did not shift properly due to a faulty valve body gasket which was replaced.
To park vehicle emergency brake had to be engaged because the vehicle would not shift all the way into park. If the emergency brake was not used the vehicle would roll.
Truck placed in park. I left vehicle to go to mailbox. Truck started to back up in idle. Dragged me and ran over ankle. Vehicle came out of park into reverse.
Noise and grinding coming from drive shaft and/or transmission...this occurs when coming to a stop. Also, electrical problems, like the door ajar light stays on and also the cab light stays on..I also had the brakes replaced and it still rumbles when using the brakes..causes the vehicle to veer to a certain side.
The transmission gears failed to engage.
When I accelerate from a stop I feel two distinct "clunks" and I feel the same ones just before I come to a stop.
The vehicle make a loud noise, the dealer stated the drive line had to be pulled out and greased once a year.
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.
Vehicle jerks before accelerating from a stop at a good speed. Once the vehicle is in motion it's back to normal. Service technician stated driveshaft is a 38 and is too small for vehicle. Overtime frontend will develop problems that can total the vehicle. Please provide more information.
Transmission is leaking fluid which is causing transmission to skip and continue to not go into gear. Contacted dealer.
Within the first year of lease the front wheel drive hubs were found to be defective and needed to be replaced.
While driving transmission gave out in 3rd gear and lost overdrive. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated needed new transmission. Please add VIN.
The ABS light comes on, there are codes, the speedometer first stopped working 0-30mph, then 0-45, now 0-65. I have talked with others with the similar problem. Nlm
When coming to a stop vehicle will jerk. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they could not duplicate problem. There is a service bulletin on a rear driveshaft.
While driving 4-wheel drive would shift into 2-wheel drive. Dealer contacted, and had informed owner problem was due to how hubs were set on vacuum. Please add VIN.
After putting the vehicle into four wheel drive, the vehicle suddenly stopped. When this happened, the vehicle flipped and ended up on its side. Contacted dealer, and dealer not willing to do anything.*ak the dealer could not find the cause that made the four wheel drive to thump and lock up, dealer replaced the right and left hubs and the seals. The vehicle also had its heating system fixed twice. The rear brake parts also fell apart and were replaced. One person was injured in accident mentioned.
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.
When shifting into first 3 gears gearshift pushes back first. Then, it goes in gear, and vehicle lurches forward. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 5 times. Dealer has replaced yoke and the synchronizer. However ,this did not remedy problem.
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Vehicle was going 70mph and shut down. Speed sensor signals is not to move at low and high speeds. Once it shuts down, it can start back up. It cost the consumer $200 to replace speed sensor.*ak transmission failed too.
While travelling on interstate 25 northbound near albuquerque, rear axle broke on the right rear of the vehicle. Right rear wheel with wheel & part of axle separated, causing multiple rollover of the vehicle. Driver was severely injured and the truck was totalled. No air bags deployed in the vehicle although there was significant front end impact on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Problem1: loud, obnoxious squawking sound from clutch area every time I engage into first gear, and sometimes when downshifting at slow speeds. Ford has known about this problem since 1998 but still has not done anything to resolve it. Problem2: my rear anti-lock brakes always lock up whenever it has rained or snowed. I have to slam them about 10 times to get them to stop locking up. This is very dangerous, and my dealership will not try to fix the problem because they say this is normal. I disagree because this has never happened to me on any other vehical with anti-lock breaks.
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.
Oil gauge sticks in cold weather, it will eventually work. There is a bump/clunk in rear end on initial acceleration and vehicle shakes at 70+ MPH.
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