The vehicles engine idles roughly which causes the vehicle to shake. I noticed this problem instantly after picking up the vehicle from the dealership. I had taken it in to dean sellers ford in troy michigan with 500 miles on it and I was told that it was a new engine for the ranger, and it was suppose to drive like that. However, after continuing to drive the vehicle and experiencing stall outs I believe there is something wrong with my engine. I started up other rangers at other dealerships and yes, when first started the idling is rough but then kicks down to a normal running idle. I have had a service tech. Agree with me that the idling seems to be rough on my vehicle but nothing has been found to correct the issue. Nor has anything been found on the stall outs. I have also experienced "jolting" or "surges" of power while driving. Attempting to speed up 5 or 10 MPH produces a jolt forward as though you have gunned the engine, at times it feels as though the vehicle is speeding up on it's own. I truly believe ford is manufacturing faulty engines with this particular vehicle and I am completely 100% unsatisfied with my purchase of this vehicle. I have owned a 1995 ranger and had never experienced a problem with that year line. Someone of authority needs to investigate this vehicle and consumers should be compensated for the many issues ford has with ranger engines. Your assistance and power is much appreciated.
2002 Ford Ranger engine complaints
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Vehicle has stalled out while driving on three (3) occasions and was prevented from stalling on one other. First occurrence was on 06/14/02 with approximately 2800 miles, vehicle was traveling approx. 15-20 miles an hour and turning into a parking lot. Second failure was on 07/09/02 with approx. 3650 miles, vehicle again was making a turn at approx. 15 MPH. This failure occurred the evening of picking up the vehicle from jerome duncan ford for service. However, jerome duncan refused to itemize this problem on their repair list because the vehicle was currently running and did not stall out in their possession. Third failure occured 08/11/02 with approx. 5700 miles, vehicle was traveling at approx. 25-30 MPH attempting to turn or curve to the left. Each time this "stall out" has occurred the engine has been warm and the gas tank had 1/4 or more of gas in it. I prevented the fourth occurrence from happening when stopped at a traffic light and giving the engine some gas while keeping one foot on the brake. I have taken this vehicle in for servicing for this problem 3 times, however, 2 of the times jerome duncan ford has refused to document it, saying the vehicle is running and appears to be in working order. Only once has this vehicle been documented with a ford dealer for issues, russ milne ford 24777 hall rd. Macomb mi 48042 (810) 948-7700. The technicians there have not been able to determine the cause for the stall outs. I will once again take my vehicle in and have this problem documented to ensure my case under the michigan lemon law. Because the vehicle "stalls out" all power is lost, enabling me to steer properly and possibly endangering myself and others. On the second occurrence I narrowly missed a head on collision. I would like this matter investigated and would appreciate your assistance. Thank you.
I get 14 miles to the gal on the freeway the sticker said 19. The engine shakes at idle. It has a lean idle miss. The shaking is very bad at times. Transmission does not shift right, causing bad gas mileage. I have taken it to three different dealers they all say there is no problem. But 14 miles to the gal is not acceptable.
Ford is knowingly selling a defective engine in their ford ranger. My factory ordered truck has what could be described as a severe, constant "rough idle". I have had it back to the dealer a number of times (the first time was 2 days after I purchased it). Ford has sent their district engineer to look at this issue. He performed a "g-force" test which registered 0.6. Ford service agrees that it has this issue. Ford's stance is that all 2002 rangers have this issue (nuisance is the word they used) and they are not going to do anything to "fix" it. The engineer told me that ford implemented "softer" motor mounts to try and allieviate this issue which my truck already had. So ford is very aware of this issue. The model I test drove did not exhibit this issue. Ford's stance is that it is my fault for buying this vehicle. In other words, if I wanted a smoother idling engine, I should have purchased a different manufactuer's vehicle. This may not be the proper forum for this type of issue, but I wanted to make the government aware of what ford is trying to put over on the consumer. As far as ford's contention that "they all do this" I would have to disagree. I have been to all the "ranger" forums and user sites and no one is reporting this issue on their 2002 rangers. Please help if you can.
While starting vehicle and warming up, engine misfired, had to refill fuel constantly. Dealer has been notified however does not have a remedy for problem.*ak
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