2004 Ford Ranger: sudden loss of power

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 Nov 29, 2010 · Engine · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle began making a noise. The vehicle then lost all power and the check engine light flashed. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it; the failure continued. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The mechanic rebuilt cylinder one. 36,000 miles later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that cylinder one failed again. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 149,978 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns 2004 ford ranger. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH with the accelerator pedal stuck in an open position. The brake pedal was applied numerous times without a response. Immediately, the gear selector was shifted into the neutral position. The vehicle continued to accelerate. The anti-theft lock warning light indicator illuminated, followed by a loss of power steering. The vehicle finally came to a complete stop after repeated pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to the speed control cable. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the speed control cable was disabled and removed from the vehicle. The contact was concerned about the safety hazard regarding the defect. The failure mileage was 149,978. Updated 09/28/10.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Fuel system · 48,400 miles · OH

On two occasions all power in this 2004 ford ranger vehicle shut down. The first time it would not restart and after checking the manual I reset the fuel pump shut off switch located beneath the glove box area and the vehicle restarted. 3/01/07, late evening, the vehicle lost all power on an expressway. Luckily, we were in the slow lane and could drift to the shoulder. I turned off the ignition before pushing the reset button for the fuel pump and it started. Ford motor customer care representative told me to take it to an assigned local dealer. The dealer said it will cost $59.95 for the diagnostic service and if this part is defective it is not within the 36,000 mile warranty and if ford pays a portion it would be a very small amount. I have read two other on-line complaints, almost identical. One was listed under electrical problems and the other one was under engine problems. I am glad we were not in the fast lane or had another vehicle following close behind. I have not replaced any parts at this time.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Transmission · WA · fire

2004 ford ranger caught on fire.***no answer required***.*mr while driving the vehicle suddenly began to vibrate. The driver looked out of the rear view mirror and saw sparks coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly lost all power and the driver had to coasted to the side of the road. At that time a bystander informed the driver that the vehicle was on fire and extinguished it with a fire extinguisher. When the clutch plate exploded it flew into a parked car catching it on fire as well. The vehicle was still under warranty but the manufacturer refused relief under the warranty stating that the transmission had been abused. The vehicle had been driven under 700 miles and only fro a month an a half.

Filed Mar 13, 2005 · Transmission · CA

Ford ranger 2004 speed standard transmission, loss of power and stalling during standard operation, known by ford since 1997 for that type of engine.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Engine · 1,500 miles · WA

While driving up an incline vehicle made noise and lost power. Vehicle was taken to dealer on two separate occasions, but problem recurred.