2002 ford ranger, seat belt come undone while driving. Every time I drive the car, it comes undone at leased 5 times a day while driving every day since I bought the vehicle. Went to ford and they wouldn't even look at it. Just told me to buy a new one....which I couldn't afford, also the plastic handle on the tailgate breaks off every couple of years, and I have to replace it.
2002 Ford Ranger body complaints
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My son was traveling on a 4 lane state hwy at about 65 MPH in the outside lane when the driver's side back tire flew off. He said all he remembers was that the trucks rear dropped on that side, spinning the truck to face the opposite direction, and causing it to rollover numerous times until it landed in the ditch on the opposite side of the hwy. Not to mention it had to go up and embankment to get there. He could have been killed or seriously injured. Dps , wrecker driver, my husband and my son could not find the tire, which still has the brake drum on it. Upon inspection it was noted that left rear axle broke behind the flange where the lug nuts go. I am told this must be a defect because you rarely hear this happening. Dps and wrecker driver stated that vehicle had good tires and looked as though it had been well taken care of. It is a 2002 ford ranger edge.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. When loading items into the vehicle, the contact noticed that both tailgate cables failed and caused the tailgate to slam down. The tailgate struck the bumper and was damaged. The contact believed that the failure could cause serious injury. She spoke with the ford dealer and manufacturer and they both declined to assist. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
Seat belt never stays connected ( pops out) all speeds. (5 yrs) I asked dealer about fixing he said my warranty expired buy a new one (ford does not care about safety after warranty date) the airbag light will stay on for a week then off for a month then repeat ( 5 yrs) door ajar light has never turned off (maybe it will burn out so I don't see it anymore) tailgate latch replaced 3 times ( dang that cheap plastic) front end realigned numerous times (anti nascar, always turns right) engine shudders bad few times a year(bad gas maybe once, others probably not) coil pack replaced twice (im still under 60,000 miles) rear window leaks also :)
While loading a generator onto the flat bed of a pick up truck with the tailgate down both of the support cables broke and caused the tailgate to fall down. Both support cables showed signs of corrosion. No injury, except minor burns on consumer's arm and legs. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Both informed the consumer that problem was not covered under a recall.
Truck pulls to the right especially at highway speeds. At times severe vibration and rubbing noise. Safety definetly an issue when driving vehicle. More recently 4x4 engaged & truck tilted to front right and made loud grinding noise, could only drive 5mph or so. Put in reverse and was able to drive it at highway speeds but still pulls, vibrates and is getting worse. Now, a oil leak found. Also, anti lock brakes are locking up. Fan motor cooler not working correctly.
While driving 25 MPH the fiber glass cap that covers the pick up bed flipped up in the front, causing the hydraulic pistons to break free and fling into the road. This incident caused the cover to split straight down the middle. Dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the problem.
Consumer states when driving 60mph the vehicle shakes violently, and the wheels leaves the pavement. Please provide any additional information. Ts
We, in good faith, purchased a new 2002 ford ranger, edge edition from your robstown texas dealership on 7/12/2002. No safety defect listed.
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