2002 ford ranger, automatic, extended cab. Slowing down to pull into parking spot and rear tires lock up, sending truck into skid. Once stopped, cannot move truck, even in neutral.
2002 Ford Ranger transmission complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the rear differential cracked, causing the rear axle to lock up. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic. The local mechanic replaced the entire rear differential unit. The contact then noticed the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 02v035000 (power train:driveline:differential unit) and notified the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that due to the VIN the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact expressed concern over the failure due to it being identical to the failure addressed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. While driving approximately 35 MPH on an icy road, the vehicle skidded, followed by a loud sound of spinning tires. Suddenly, the vehicle began to lunge forward. The contact was able to gain control and continue driving to her destination. After the vehicle was parked for six hours and restarted, there was no response when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal because the wheels locked. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and unlocked the wheels. The brakes would not function effectively after the wheels were unlocked. Also, the four wheel drive would not operate upon engagement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure was related to a recall defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v035000 (power train: driveline: differential unit). The recall pertained to manual transmissions which resulted to the vehicle not being included. The failure mileage was 73,000. The VIN was unavailable.
It shifts the first gear extremely hard, once this happens, the overdrive light blinks..after doing some research I understand this a common problem with this year ford ranger
2002 ford ranger o\d light flashes and transmission shifts hard and inconsistently.
I, among others own a ford ranger xlt 4.0 liter. I recently replaced my battery and lost my four wheel drive. After some involved research, I discovered that this is a recurring problem with fellow 2001, 2002 rangers. Ford's refusal to claim responsibility for this engineering flaw is unsafe, unfair, and unacceptable. Ford is making a fortune from this unfortunate situation and it needs to be addressed. This is criminal!
My ford 2002 ranger edge pick ups automatic transmission fails to shift gears under acceleration such as taking off from a light or merging on into traffic. The transmission will shift from one gear than not go into gear leaving vehicle on of gear and without forward motion. I have had problems getting across interceptions and onto the highway. Have to remove foot from accelerator for several seconds for transmission to find a gear to shift into. Ford motor company has some service bulletins regarding shifting issues but fall way short of correcting this safety issue. This has and is an on going issue since the vehicle was new.
I have a 2002 ford ranger, shortly after I purchased it the air bag light started flashing and then the o/d light started flashing and the transmission started shifting really hard into second gear. I took it to the dealership and they said the transmission needed replaced and the airbag switch was bad.. From what I have read this has been an ongoing problem with this type of transmission since it came out. It is a sealed transmission, in that,the fluid cant be checked. It's very poorly designed and ford doesn't want to do a recall even they are aware of the problem....
The right rear axle flange separated from the axle, nearly causing an accident, starting a grease fire in the axle housing, and damaged the rear body panel on the right side.
At approx. 26,500 miles vehicle made popping/clunk sound accompanied by a jerking movement when turning. Especially slow turns after making a stop. Sound came from rear end. 1 or both rear tires would bind in slow corners and skid. Ford dealer confirmed broken gears in differential. 2002 ranger ext. Cab with manual trans, 4 cyl, 2wd. $1,650 to repair. Ford will not assist in paying for any part of this. Evidently ford is satisfied with their bread and butter trucks failing so quickly. This is how they lose a customer for life, by not standing behind their vehicles. Too many reports of this failure for it not to be taken care of by ford. Very angry, ford, your huge losses are well deserved.
Transmission shift problems on 2002 ford ranger. Delayed shifts; rough shifts; overdrive light blinks indicating transmission fault; servo cover blown off allowing transmission fluid loss - inoperative vehicle.
I have a 2002 ford ranger that when I got the truck it had to have the slave cylinder for the clutch replaced which the dealer did, and the truck only had 18,000 miles, but then again before my extended warranty ran out, it went out again at about 52000 miles, and now it has happened again, at 66,000 miles, the slave cylinder again for the clutch, and I am not new to driving manual transmissions, I am 47 and learned to drive on a manual transmission when 16, it also upsets me that ford said my extended warranty for the second repair did not cover the clutch slave cylinder, and I do not believe a vehicle should require this part to be replaced approximately every twenty or thirty thousand miles. I also believe since I purchased a manual with an extended warranty it should have been covered, my son also has a 2000 ford ranger and he recently had the same problem and we both have the v6 with 5 speed manual transmission.
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.
1) events leading up to the failure: normal everyday mode of transportation via highway and surface streets. 2)failure and consequences: the rear limited slip differential unit of my 2002 ford ranger fx4 automatic transmission vehicle broke causing the truck to stop abruptly nearly causing an accident. The rear limited slip differential unit exploded causing the gears to break and stop the vehicle from driving. I had contacted the manufacturer (torsen) of the differential unit and stated the unit I had was recalled according to the serial number. Ford motor company negelantly did not recall all vehicles with the recalled differential units. 3) the truck's rear differential unit and gear was replaced with oem ring and pinion gears, bearings and similar type limited slip differential unit from a different manufacturer (detroit truetrac) from which was orginally installed in the vehicle. Cost $1,400.00.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear axle differential was damaged and needed to be replaced. The service dealer determined the rear axle differential could be changed at a charge. The contact expressed concern that this was a defect. Updated 11/30/2006 - while driving the rear of the truck shook profusely. An independent repair facility determined that the rear axles were cracked and the entire rear differential should be replaced. The consumer was informed of a recall related to this problem. The consumer contacted the dealer who admitted there was a recall but stated that it had expired. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. The customer service rep explained that the recall hadn't expired it just didn't exist for the consumer's ranger. The service rep when on to tell the consumer that the recall was fir 2002 ranger 4x4 with manual transmission. The consumer's vehicle has an automatic transmission.
2002 ford ranger fx4- automatic transmission. Vehicle had approx. 65k miles at the time of incident. Drove vehicle normally, started noticing "clunking" sound coming from the rear. Mechanic diagnosed as a cracked rear differential unit that was very close to causing axle to lock up. Parts replaced by my mechanic at the cost of approx. $1500. Sounds very similar to recall #02v035000 concerning manual transmission version.
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.
Auto transmission on 2002 ford ranger edge with 43000 miles failed due to torque converter failure. Vehicle not used for towing or hauling. Required complete overhaul of transmission.
02 ranger 4x4. Ford is using jucky valve body on there auto transmission!!! This problem make the transmission slip & slow shift. On the ranger station this is the biggest problem on ranger& a big one on explorer.
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.
The federal safety agency campaign 02v035000; ford issued an rear axle differential case recall. This vehicle is not included in the recall, but has a bent axle in which it could break. The VIN is outside the remedy scope. *nm
Correction to my original copmplaint my 2002 ranger rear tires got stuck in a lil snow on the street and as they hit pavment while moving foward I heard a pop from the rear then heard a few more while turning corners and had a rear end lock up. Took to dealer on flat bed and they told me that my rear differential carrier had snapped (rear axle housing) and they will not fix it. Rear axle housings do not break like this and there was a recall on the 2002 fx4 manual trans rangers for this same reason and feel the autos need to be recalled before someone gets killed or hurt. Consequence is rear end lockup.
While driving vehicle got stuck in the snow. Consumer was able to get out of the snow when all of a sudden a loud pop noise was heard from the rear, causing the vehicle not to move. Took vehicle to the dealer for check up, and results showed that the rear axle needed to be replaced.
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.
(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.
Car would not shift into overdrive. Gear indicator stuck in drive, even if vehicle is in parked. Preliminary ford inspection revealed 3d gear failure.
Transmission in 2002 ford ranger is a piece of junk,my transmission has done it all,failed completly with only 12,000 miles,then the dealer gets it and the parts changers,not mechanics don't change enough parts(left torque converter full of garbage) I was a ford man for years now I will never ever buy another piece of ford junk!!!!!
Brake and rotor problems on ford ranger. Rotors had to be turned and front tires had to be replaced at 12000 miles because the rotors became warped and vehicle shook violently. Same condition is occurring again at 35000 miles and dealer refuses to fix under warranty. Transmission has also been overhauled twice due to malfunction.
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.
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