2002 Ford Ranger: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. On several occasions, while making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle also lost power steering functionality and braking ability. Using an obd diagnostic tool, the contact was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to allan vigil ford of fayetteville, inc (located at 275 glynn st n, fayetteville, ga 30214, (770) 461-1151) where it was diagnosed that the PCM needed to be flashed. The vehicle was serviced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · IN

Cant cotrol car want to lunge forward or stall hard to drive like this I am told it is the (etb) also door will not stop chiming

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Engine · MI

2002 ford ranger. Consumer writes in regards to safety defect with plastic intake manifold *tgw the consumer stated recently while driving, suddenly and without warning as he left off the accelerator to make a turn , the engine RPM's dropped and the vehicle started idling erratically and almost slatted out completely. The consumer read on a website where a plastic plug could come out of the front of the plastic intake manifold. He removed the power steering pump and soon after, he discovered the plastic plug and about a 3/8 hole in the intake manifold. The hole caused the vehicle to loose vacuum in the system, therefore it was the cause of the erratic idle/stall. The consumer stated he welded the part back together after learning it would cost anywhere from $500-$1000 to replace.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Electrical · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was told that the design of the vehicle was set to where the vehicle would stall if the battery happened to die. The contact believed that the manufacturer's specifications were a safety issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/14/12*lj updated 02/24/12

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Engine · MI

The vehicles engine shuts off as it is being accelerated, or at cruising speed. The engine is the only system affected but causes vehicle to be undrivable for around 5-10 seconds until vehicle puts itself back in gear after shutting off. This occurs randomly sometimes right away after vehicle is started and moved or other times after longer periods of driving. It has occurred repeatedly, when the vehicle engine comes back and it does put itself back into gear and you start to accelerate again it will cut off. It has caused operator not to be able to accelerate to merge onto highways, pull out onto roads, or to maintain cruising speeds in roads or highways. It has been taken to ford dealership for repairs 3 times. Each time the engine control relay diode has been changed and blamed for problem. The vehicle has been connected to computer and driven(first time at ford repair shop), the engine has cut out causing vehicle to stop accelerating and the computer shows that nothing is happening. It continues to read that the vehicle is running fine.I have personally replaced coil pack, and throttle position sensor. The first time diode was replaced the vehicle ran for almost 8 months then problem recurred. It was taken to ford and diode replaced again, this time lasting only 2-3 months. It was taken to ford the 3rd time for diode to be replaced, this time lasting only 2 weeks. I called the ford shop and spoke to manager and was told that the entire wiring harness would have to be replaced because they could not figure out why the engine was cutting out. I was also informed that the wiring harness was not available for them to get and that there was nothing they could do to fix my vehicle, so I was to continue to drive it even though the engine shuts off while driving.

Filed Feb 11, 2007 · Fuel system · 55,400 miles · CA

Slowing down while coming up to a signal light, as I made the right turn the truck suddenly stalled and the power steering and brakes became hard to handle. The truck however started up right away but had a loss of power for about half a mile to my home. After turning the truck off and starting it up again, the truck ran fine until the other day when it stalled and lost power again. Took the truck to the dealer and they said that they could not duplicate the problem. Reading all the similar complaints about the ford rangers has me thinking that something is definitely wrong with the ford rangers.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Transmission · 43,131 miles · VA

2002 ford ranger stalled. *bf the drive shaft jerked and slammed when accelerating in drive or reverse. The drive shaft assembly was replaced but that did not solve the problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Engine · FL

Consumer was driving aproximately 10 MPH, and while making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. Consumer lost control of steering and brakes.

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Engine · VA

Intermittently while driving 35 MPH vehicle stalled.vehicle was towed to the dealership and kept for two days, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Engine · OH

While turning a corner the vehicles engine shuts off. Vehicle will start right up again, consumer feels unsafe because the brakes and steering go out. Cause of stalling is unknown. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Engine · MI

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.

Filed Aug 11, 2002 · Engine · MI

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.