2002 Ford Ranger: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · VA

This is the second ranger I have owned that has had this problem. The gears in the rear differential are grinding and the pins are loose. I had shop take off rear diff cover and they verified metal shavings/shards in oil and loose differential pins. If the pins/gears lock up the rear wheels could lock up and cause wreck. There is a recall for the this issue for manual transmission model rangers but not auto transmission models. Look at carcomplaints.com and you will see others who have same issue with auto trans models (I am sure other sources have same complaints). Looks like same parts were used in both models but only one was recalled.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Transmission · 90,125 miles · MD

Truck still not shifting properly after complete overhaul by ford on 5/22/04 ( complaint odi no. 10215891). Ford service department road test truck and verified problem. Called hotline (5lsb2012) r&r to overhaul, found sticking valve in main control(7a100), resealed trans.,replaced main control and torque converter,flushed cooler lines. But I returned the truck complaining that there was a grinding wining noise and still not shifting right. Service manager road tested and said there was nothing wrong. Work was performed at 60,206 miles and now at 90,125 miles I can't drive the truck because the transmission s broken again. The problem is he transmission was never fixed properly at the first over haul or the second time it was overhauled by ford. Now I have a truck with a transmission overhauled twice by fore and needs overhauled again. Now ford informed me that the warranty is out and they can not help me.

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. While driving 2 MPH, the contact heard a loud grinding and clunking noise. He also noticed fluid leaking from the rear differential unit. The dealer stated that there was a fracture in the rear differential case. The dealer and manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v035000 (power train: driveline: differential unit). The contact felt that his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2007 · Brakes · 22,636 miles · NM · crash

On february 1, 2007, I was slowly following an SUV in a crowded parking lot as we both looked for a parking spot. The SUV stopped. I applied the brakes and then suddenly my 2002 ford ranger accelerated. The tires squealed as the brakes fought the acceleration. I hit the SUV from behind. The SUV pulled forward and the ranger continued to accelerate an hit the SUV again. I shut off the engine. The ranger was towed to a body shop. When the body work is complete I will have the ranger towed to a ford dealer to address the sudden, unintended acceleration problem.

Filed Jun 16, 2006 · Transmission · IL

Rough or delayed shift 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th. Been to dealer and charged 800.00 for updated valve body. No better. Independent shop showed me a seal that fails on many rangers causing same problem. Vibration at 65-70 and grinding sound when accelerating hard from stop.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Tires, Transmission · NE

A loud knocking and grinding noise was head coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that front driver's side and passenger's side axles/tires, and other parts needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that problem recurred.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · SC

I have a 2002 ford ranger xlt ext. Cab and the brakes started some squealing around 23,000 miles. Well, I took the truck back to the dealer and they had to resurface the front rotors and rear drums. The dealer I think did a great job, it took them 4-5 hours, although they did it at their cost. The pads they said were ok. I talked to ford already (due to a survey I filled out), and they said they would pass it on to their engineers. What gets me is I also own another ford and the brakes have never been touched at 68,500 miles! Now I have got almost 25,000 miles on the truck and when they heat up and/or you apply them they are barly squelling again. So I guess I will have to either take it back to ford or get another truck brand. It seems ford knows something because go look at new ford ranger's at a dealership and the brakes are bigger & better!

Filed May 22, 2004 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · MI

(1) grinding noise coming from front transfer case on 4x4 drivetrain, noticeable at 30 to 40 MPH..precent at all speeds more apparent at speeds described, at high speeds 40 to 80mph grinding noise masked by wind/road noise. Noise started at under 20000 miles on vehicle, vehicle currently has 27k miles and grinding/noise is more pronounced. (2) no apparent component failure yet, several ranger 4x4 owners have this problem.(member of a ranger forum of 1000+ members). Will it cause premature failure of front drive line components leading to crash and or death? (3) dealership is aware of the problem, only way to correct it is to use harder tires; dealer will not recommend goodyears which is what is installed by the factory.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 5,000 miles · NY

Intermittently while driving there was vibration in the rear end of the vehicle. Tires were rotated 4 times, but the vibration still occurred. Also, at 5,000 miles, cooling fan bearing/hub squeaked because of moisture build up. The fan belt was replaced. Squeaking noise recurred at 10,000 miles. Dealership lubricated the fan belts. But, the squeaking noise recurred at 35,0000. The fan belt needed to be replaced again.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 6,643 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Transmission · CT

A grinding noise would come from transmission when gear changes from 1st to 2nd, and severe vibration would occur when driving 65 -70 MPH. Vehicle been to dealer on several occasions, and no correction could be found at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.