I purchased a 2002 ranger edge 4x4 , it had 4 miles on it. I have since replaced the airbag sensor, ABS sensor, front end had tobe realigned due to a bad alignment at the factory,the tires in the front had to be replaced at 4500 miles. Now at 38000 miles the 4x4 drivetrain was leaking at the front cover. The breathing tube was throwing oil out onto the engine . I was told by ford company and a ford tech. That this was a e4nginnering problem. It was replaced at my cost of 796.00. The cover was replaced with a part that was used previous to 1995, part number is fof6tz-4033-ba. My complaint is why is this not a recall and can I expect future problems.
2002 Ford Ranger transmission complaints
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Slight jerking coming from drive train when lightly accelerating and braking. Dealer replaced driveshaft in aug. 2002, problem went away temporarily, came back and returned to dealer. Was told there is no repair available. Called ford motor to complain and got no satisfaction.
Vehicle locked up in second and third gears. This caused the rear brakes to lock up. As a result, driver lost control and hit a fence.
The differential housing leaked fluid. A recall was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Buzz from front while going slow/ thump/clicking noise from under truck it's been replaced 3 times,thump feeling when tacking off.
Replacement of transmission in a 2002 ford edge ranger. This transmission went bad with no indication of a problem until the day of failure. The vehicle had 51000 miles on it at the time of failure and the truck was maintained according to manufacturers suggested maintenance. According to the dealer where the repair/ replacement was made, the torque converter had been seizing for some time throwing shrapnel into the transmission and the entire unit needed replacing.
I took my 1 year and 2 month old ranger to the dealership to correct a problem I had been having with it not going into gear. The condescending man at the dealership told me after a 5 minute look at my truck that I needed to have my clutch replaced, and that it was out of warranty by 2 months. In calling around to get prices on the replacement of the clutch, I was almost unanimously told that it was next to impossible to have a clutch go out in a vehicle in that short of a time period, when it has not been abused, which mine has not. In researching this, I have found that a lot of people have had similar problems with the clutch on the 2002 ford ranger 3.0.
Clutch slave cylinder failed on a 16 month old ford ranger 5 speed, 4 cylinder.
While shifting and decelerating the consumer heard a clunking noise. The dealer denied any problem with the vehicle.
I am having multiple problems with my 6 month old truck. A strange oil loss that was loosing 1-2 quarts of oil a week, now fixed for the moment. The clutch disengages if any pressure is applied to the clutch pedal and will not engage until the pedal is fully released, dealer claims its normal. Various electrical problems with this heap, including failing sensors, interior light coming on when it wants to, and the check engine light comes on occasionally. This truck has starting problems sometimes, you have to crank the engine for a long time(up to 30 seconds sometimes) before it will start. Had to have a tire replaced with 1066 miles on the vehicle because some of the tread was beginning to come off, vehicle was realigned at the same time to cure a pull to the right which did nothing still pulls to the right. I have tried to get in contact of ford motor company to get this vehicle replaced under a lemon law to no avail. I get told a story and put off, the dealership I bought this thing from does the same thing tries to fix it to no avail and puts me off. I paid 15 thousand dollars for this truck and now may lose my job because it is not dependable! Something must be done this is not how to treat a repeat customer, this being my 4th ford product and my last.
The transmission disengaged while driving. Checked the transmission fluid level, and noticed that it was very low. I brought the fluid level to normal levels, and noticed that it leaks transmission fluid very badly.
Consumer states that vehicle was on a slight incline, lifter feet off of brake, vehicle drifted backward, with vehicle in drive gear. Contacted dealer. Ts
The consumer states that vehicle rocks while driving. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer suggested that the spark plugs needed replacing. *mr the consumer sates that the vehicle goes at a rate of 2500+3000 RPM 202 ranger, shakes in the net or park. The engine cuts out and jerks at high speeds, also when passing vehicles or trucks on the freeways-cuts out, its very unsafe, and the brakes pulsate/shake when applied at highway speeds. (6000 RPM, plus the speedometer shows 120 MPH) certified mechanic(s) have stated that there's something wrong with the vehicle.
At 55 to 60 MPH vehicle jerks and lunges. Took vehicle to dealer,and they stated this was normal. *ak consumer believes that the vehicle is defective.
When pulling up to a stop truck rattles with an awkward sound. Dealership has made several attempts to correct, but with no success. Ford has sent out a tsb on this, but even that has not corrected the problem. A factory representative spoke with the owner and basically told him that the truck was like that. The engine is 3.0 litre w/5 speed transmission, edge series model pickup. Please describe details.
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.
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.
Transmission will jump gears while in park and surge forward with no warning. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Recall 02v035000; while driving the vehicle consumer noticed a low hum coming from the back of the vehicle. Hum starts to get louder. Took vehicle to the dealer, dealer stated rear end was bad. Please provide any further information.
Dealer presented vehicle as repaired 12-22-1 (replaced slave cylinder for clutch). Was still not disengaging. Still at willey ford.
The clutch failed with less than 100 miles, would not disengage. Towed to dealer.
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