2002 Ford Ranger: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 250,000 miles · TX · fire

My wife and I were driving on hwy 79from palistine tx to jacksonville tx thursday 7/11/2016 when we noticed smoke coming out from under the truck we pulled over and noticed fire under the hood I tried to poor water on it all it did was just get worse and our truck all my work tools my lively hood blew up.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · CO · crash · fire · 3 injuries

My son was driving his ford ranger xl 2002 when due to a pedestrian, the car in front of him slammed on their brakes causing my son to rear end them. Snowy weather was a factor. The brakes didn't catch as they should have. His airbags blew up, not deploy- blew up and caught fire! The steering wheel blew up! Extensive damage occurred to the steering column steering wheel and dashboard components. The starter went out and the truck would not start. Insurance deemed the truck totaled. Obviously the airbags were defective!! Was there a recall concerning any of these components that we were never informed of? What compensation is available to us for this obvious manufacturers defect?...updated 02-03-15

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Acceleration · 49,013 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) but the dealer failed to disconnect the system. The contact mentioned that while driving 55 MPH the cruise control caught on fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the sun cause the vehicle to over heat and the cruise control to get holes on it. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 49,013

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Engine · WI · fire

On 02-21-2010 my 2002 ford ranger started on fire. I was returning home with in less then 5mins my car was burst into flames. After the fire department came to my aid there was nothing left of my truck. I received the recall notice from ford in 12-2010 and took my truck in for the recall repair. This was 3 weeks before the fire. Even with the recall my truck burst into flames leaving nothing but the frame.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Engine · 146,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle began to over heat and smoke came out of the engine. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and shut the engine off; however, as soon as he shut the engine off, the vehicle caught fire. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire and was unsuccessful. The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames and was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 99,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. The contact was informed by his neighbor that his vehicle was smoking in the driveway. The contact noticed black smoke coming from the vehicle. The fire department disconnected the battery and stated that there was electrical failure. There were no flames present, but a fire report was filed. A case was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the anti-lock braking system caused the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 99,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2007 · Acceleration · 43,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. In september of 2007, the contact's neighbor informed him that his vehicle was on fire. A police report was filed. The contact called ford to have his vehicle towed to the dealer. He received a recall letter a few days before the fire; however, the recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Lights · 44,879 miles · VA · fire

Ford 2002 ranger driven by my minor son to school approx 3 miles. While stopped at a traffic light, a motorist behind my vehicle alerted my son the vehicle was on fire. My son and other motorist pulled into next available parking lot where the other motorist was able to extinguish the fire on the driver's side taillight with worl gloves. At approx 8:00 a.m. I drove the vehicle directly to original dealership to report the vehicle fire and determine repair cost and payment method (owner vs. Ford). Hall ford could not initially identify why the fire started in the taillight and forward incident report to their regional manager, who in turn, forwarded the report to ford customer service division. I received a letter from ford customer service division on nov 28, 2006 that suggested I go through my insurance company who could file subrogation claim against ford motor company. The cause of the fire remains unresolved. There is no reason for a taillight to catch on fire unless there is material defect. Without the alertness of another motorist, the fire could have continued up the wire harness and pass the fuel nozzle.

Filed May 11, 2006 · Engine · 45,000 miles · MI · fire

I owned a 2002 ford ranger with 45,000 miles on it. My daughter was driving it and came to a stop at an intersection after exiting an expressway. Black smoke started coming out of the engine compartment. Within 10 minutes, the trucks engine compartment and cockpit were completely engulfed in flames and the truck was destroyed.

Filed Feb 19, 2005 · Electrical · 26,502 miles · FL · fire

Consumer was driving to the store which took about 3 minutes. On the return trip home he began smelling smoke. Then consumer began to see the smoke coming out from under the hood. Consumer opened the hood, and could see the engine engulfed in flames. Consumer contacted the fire department. The fire was out, but smoke continued from under the hood. The fire marshal said that it was an electrical fire. Vehicle is currently under warranty. *ak the dealer did not want to look at the vehicle. The consumer was told to call the insurance company. Fire report on file.