2001 Ford Ranger: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 3, 2023 · Engine · TX

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's family member's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · NV · crash

Ford sent out recall notices for faulty texas instruments speed control deactivation switch. My 2001 ford ranger was included in the recall. I took my 2001 ford ranger to a certified ford dealership. I picked up my 2001 ford ranger from the dealership, and now the truck stalls out in hot weather. If I use A/C, it stalls out. One day it stalled on a city street, and I was forced to drive into a iron fence. Please help. [xxx]. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 15, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · PA

Symptoms included engine stall during highway and uphill driving. Stopped at fuel station to fill tank; when tank approached full; sound of structural failure noted followed by large fuel spillage from tank area (saturated truck rt rear underbelly, ground, rear tire, my shoes and lower portion of pants). Subsequent inspection revealed gas tank strap detached from frame due to severe and widespread frame rot. Tank apparently hanging from remaining corrosion damaged strap and fuel filler neck (caused tank to tilt backwards; starving engine of fuel during uphill or dynamic driving). Fuel filler neck was also severely rotted and finally failed during fuel fill causing entire tank loaded with 16 gallons fuel to become detached at sharp angle. Following incident; vehicle professionally inspected revealing extensive frame and suspension component disintegration due to premature failure of ford designed sub-standard materials. Large areas of material missing from both front frame members (rear of engine), large holes in frame areas forward of rear wheels (where fuel tank straps attack), severe and widespread frame and suspension component corrosion. Vehicle condemned by inspection personnel; now sits idle in driveway. Ranger purchased new (year end, 2001) with dealer rust-proof. Vehicle regularly maintained and kept free from road salt with regular underbelly wash. Vehicle only had 120,000 miles and looked very clean on exterior. I have owned many vehicles in my 35 year driving history; never have I experienced anything like this prior. Ford obviously used ultra-sub standard materials in ranger critical suspension component designs; without regard for the safety of unsuspecting owners. This is criminal, it will only be a matter of time before people are injured or killed by these design defects.

Filed Jan 26, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 130,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. While approaching a stop sign, the engine would idle violently and act as if it would continue to accelerate. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force in order to prevent the vehicle from moving forward. The dealer could not determine the reason behind the failure. Several repairs, unknown to the contact were made to the vehicle; however, to date, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. Updated 02/23/10. *lj the consumer also stated the engine would stall. Updated 08/12/10

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Fuel system · 36,300 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road. This occurred several times before the vehicle was towed to the dealer replaced the fuel pump. Updated 11/30/06.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Engine · 10,000 miles · OH

Intermittently while driving vehicle stalled and wouldn't restart. Dealership has serviced vehicle several times, and performed a diagnostic test, but they were unable to identify the cause of the problem.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Engine · AL

When driving vehicle will without any notice stall out on highway. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · WA

Consumer contatced dealership for engine stalling. Dealer stated that PCM module was programmed incorrectly, causing slave belt and clutch to work improperly on a intermittent basis. Please provide further details.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Engine · TN

I have had nothing but problems out of this truck. Itstarted off by having a bad ignition peice to where some days it would start, some it would not. Next, the air conditioner leaked and filled up my passenger side floor board on a trip to the beach. Then the engine begins to stall. It does not always stall at the same speed or temp. Or anything. I took it to the dealer, they tried fixing it, nothing happened so I took it back again, the still could not replicate the problem so they installed a diagnostic machine which was suppose to give the dealer feedback on the problem, which it did not. So I got the truck back and the same day it did it twice. It still does this about once a day. Which day will be the day I am merging across 4 or 5 lanes of traffic and the engine stalls and get run over literally?? After all this is still going on I left my house to go to work and I merged into traffic, then all of a sudden the truck dies, loses all power, the check gauge light appears and the oil pressure drops to nothing. I drove it to work ad it did it again so I got ford to tow to the dealer where they fixed the problem. They said it was just part of the computer, and it was no big deal. It is a big deal when you are in morning rush hour traffic and your vehicle loses all power. These are all very serious concerns, I am a captain of a fire dept. And safety is my #1 priority, not just for my self but for everyone around me. Hopefully something will get done before the truck stalls at abusy intersection or on the interstate running 70 MPH and someone gets hurt or killed.thanks for your time.

Filed Oct 23, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · NC · 1 injury

Problem 1- vehicle regularly stalls or idles so low power steering and power brakes are lost. Problem occurs when slowing for and entering corners and when coming to a stop. Local dealership tells me this is normal and to not worry about it. Problem 2- clutch does not engage when pedal is released. After a moment it releases on its own accord and truck jerks forward violently. Clutch slave cylinder has already been replaced once.

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Engine · IL

Vehicle stalls when making either right or left turns. Engine shuts down , causing vehicle lose power. No accidents so far.

Filed Aug 19, 2001 · Engine · WV

I have problems when I stop sometimes the engine stalls. I also have problems when I am on the open highway with engine running uneven it kind of skips or surges slightly. The engine light comes on and flashes at or around 4800 RPM. I have been in for service and the dealer says ford is working on all the problems I am having. I do not want to have my ford edge stall at a busy entersection or on the highway . Hope this helps spur someone on so I can get a faster fix for my problem. Thanks.