2004 Ford Ranger: engine failure

5 of the 405 complaints about the 2004 Ford Ranger describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2025
1
2021
2
2020
2
2019
6
2009
1
2005
3
2004
5
2003
2
2002
3
2001
1
2000
4
1999
6
1998
3
1997
3
1996
1
1995
3
1994
1
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 66,330 miles · CA

Was driving and suddenly, my vehicle started to lose power. Was very scary because it was at night. Engine light came on and power was lost. Pulled off freeway into gas station. Checked fluids, etc.. Upon trying to leave, vehicle was sputtering with no compression. I did not think I was going to make it home. After a few minutes, I tried again, this time giving vehicle more gas. It seemed to do a little better. But, every time I had to slow down or stop for a stop sign or traffic light, vehicle was sputtering and acting like it was going to stall out. Was very nerve racking, as I was afraid of being rear ended by cars that were behind me. Now every time I slow down to where vehicle is in idle, it acts like it is going to stall out on me, which makes me very nervous. Had a mechanic install new plugs, new injector, coil package and vehicle is still doing badly and running very rough. Engine light still comes on after having all these new parts installed. Mechanic also recommended using a gas additive and filling tank with premium gas, which I did. Still running rough. Upon further research, have found out that ford rangers, years 2004 through 2006 are having the same problem. My vehicle only has 66,362 miles on it and I have kept maintained at all times. Ford has known about this but has not done a recall yet. I feel that they are responsible and that there should be a recall on these vehicles. Either I will have to buy a new engine or a new vehicle, which I can not afford. Ford needs to recall and pay for what needs to be done to fix this problem, as they were aware of this problem and have done nothing about it. I should not have to pay for new engine or new vehicle, when my 2004 ranger has low mileage and has been well maintained the whole time that I have had it. It is the 3.0 vulcan engine. Please help.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Engine · 39,304 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping sound coming from the engine and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that a valve spring had fractured and as a result, a piston fractured into the cylinder causing the engine failure. The manufacturer advised there was no recall for the failure and the contact would be responsible for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 39,304.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 62,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. While driving less than 40 MPH, the contact stated that there seemed to be water in the fuel tank. He heard a rattling noise and the engine failed. The dealer could not assist and there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were less than 62,000. Updated 12/11/08 *bf the valve spring came out of the plastic valve cover. Updated 12/11/08.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Tires · CA

One of four original tires that came with my 2004 ford ranger edge truck with 4.0l engine failed and was replaced. The tire was goodyear wrangler rts (235/75 x 15) with only 22,852 miles on it. The tire sidewall exhibited crack lines all along the upper part of the sidewall and I took it to the tire shop for repairs the tire started bulging out along one section of the cracks and their was massive leak of air. I was concerned that other three tires would eventually blow out so I replaced all four tires with a brand new ones.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Brakes · NY

04 ford truck ranger( ford refused to honor warranty)**cc the consumer reported a binding/seizing problem with the rear brakes. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern. The second incident the rear brakes seized to the point where the consumer was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The cost for new brakes was $777.96. The dealer replaced the wheel cylinders, brake shoes and drums. The emergency brake cable was replaced