Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford ranger. While decelerating at 10 MPH, all of the fluid spilled out from the clutch cylinder or either a failed hose. The contact is uncertain and the vehicle has not been diagnosed. He is certain, however, that oil was leaking between the transmission. The vehicle was towed to the owner's residence. The current and failure mileages were 49,710.
2003 Ford Ranger engine complaints
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Truck bucks/jerks during drive cycle when in 3rd or 4th gear, RPM ~2500.
A failed roller rocker destroyed a cam and lifter after only 66,000 miles. 3,000 miles previous I had taken it to the dealer who said they couldn't hear the noise. By the time they could hear it, the damage had more than tripled. The failure was definitely caused by the defective roller rocker(the part is available for inspection).
Dt: the consumer stated that his 2003 ford ranger caught on fire on 9-30-05. The vehicle started smoking while in motion. The vehicle was pulled over. The fire was viewed coming from under the hood. The fire department was called. The truck was declared a total loss. The consumer felt that the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. The consumer experienced no prior problems with the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the problem. The consumer contacted his insurance company. The truck was towed to a junk yard in illinois. Pictures were taken of the engine and the vehicle itself. The consumer planned to notify the manufacturer about the fire. *ak (11/22/05) a popping noise was coming from the engine and it begun to lose power. The consumer popped the hood and saw fire coming out of the engine. By the time the fire department arrived, the engine was engulfed in flames.
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 ford ranger. While driving vehicle stalled. The dealership had the vehicle 6 times, but could not find anything wrong with it. The contact stated the vehicle started jerking then it died, and after waiting approximately 1 hour the vehicle started back up. The dealership wanted to trade the vehicle with the contact. But the manufacturer wanted the dealership to find the cause of the problem before they would authorize the transaction. The consumer contacted the manufacturer.
Engine stumbles on acceleration. This has happened repeatedly, and the dealer in ny said there was nothing wrong. Owner/driver uses name-brand gasoline from a reputable dealer and is prompt about servicing vehicle. In a previous ford, owner expericenced the same problem---solved by replacing sensor. This problem has nearly caused a motor vehicle accident and has been reported to both ny, ct and mt attorney generals. I wish this problem fixed.
Consumer complained about an engine problem. When driving at 40 MPH or greater there was a grinding noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they done absolutely nothing. Service technician stated that there was nothing wrong.
When the transmission is engaged, automatic, on acceleration, there is a chattering noise coming from the engine area. Happens whether A/C is on or not.
Engine idle drops low and feels like truck shakes....have had into ford for idle control replacement
While driving the engine failed. *nm the dealer informed the consumer that nothing could be done. Ford had issued a recall on the 3.0 engine, but the consumer suggested that maybe this problem pertained to the 4.0 engine as well. *sc
When vehicle idled, engine slowed down to below 500 RPM, and then charged back up to 3000 RPM. Dealer said this was a characteristic of this vehicle. *ak ford issued technical service bulletin regarding engine idling.
When placing vehicle in reverse, motor raced with foot on the brakes. It was later determined by dealership that it was a computer problem and was reprogrammed. *la this remedied the problem temporally. Failure has occurred numerous times since the part replacement. Consumer felt if ford couldn't repair the vehicle without it failing again, then his money should be returned.
Vehicle idles below 500 rpms. The engine sounds rough, and acts like it is going to stall. Then, it returns to normal.
Vehicle has died on interstate four times and had to be towed in. Ford customer service at 1-800-392-ford states that they don't want to replace the vehicle. I am told I should continue to get it repaired under warranty. My concern is for the safety of my family when we are waiting hours in a snowstorm for the tow truck to arrive. I have owned 8 fords in the last five years. That is about to change because ford motor states that they have followed the letter of the law concerning repairs under the warranty. We have now replaced one ford with a lexus and are totally amazed at the difference of attitude towards the customer. At our first free lexus oil change my wife was given a dozen long stem roses. What do you think she is saying about ford these days? Now I understand why people are buying more foreign cars and trucks.
A burning odor smell was coming in through the vents. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
While driving vehicle intermittently stalled. The cause of the problem had not been determined.
Brake and engine problems. *mr the rotors were turned on the front brakes and a idler was installed because the engine stalled out. (twice after that the vehicle was returned the vehicle for the same problem) *scc
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