I started hearing a ticking sound under the dash on the driver's side. Then it would blow hot air on drivers side and cold air on passenger side whether it was on heat or air conditioning. We also smelt plastic once in awhile. I took it in and was told it was it was the actuator. They replaced that and that took care of the noise but not the 2 different air Temps. Took it back and now was told the distribution housing needs to be replaced. I have read on a recall for the HVAC system it could catch on fire so the melting plastic smell concerns me.
2019 Ford Ranger: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 272 complaints about the 2019 Ford Ranger describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
I have a 2019 Ford ranger that was built June 24th 2019 the internet states that any Ford ranger 2019 XLT built before July 30th 2019 has a recall for the HVAC system in the blower motor well my truck did not make the recall list but yet it has every single issue that they recall every time I call all they say is my vehicle VIN number is not on the recall but what is the chances that my blower motor and my blend door actuator does not work. When I bought the truck in 2021 I heard a ticking noise but the air still worked me being a female never thought much of it I thought it was my radio or something so this problem has existed since the day I bought it with 20,000 miles on it from the dealership. it has been tested by the Ford motor company and it does not work I have the same symptoms same issues and I should have my truck in the recall to get my air conditioner fixed it is a 4 year old truck and should not be broken I have on the truck for 4 years I bought it at 20,000 miles there's a ticking behind the dash and the blower motor does not work. I am disabled and live in South Carolina where is over 100° so it is a safety issue my truck should be on the recall the dealer should fix it how do I get this taken care of
My 2019 Ford Ranger (Lariat) has as what I've discovered is a habitual problem that many other Ford Ranger owners are experiencing. While driving at lower speeds (28-40 mph) the trucks transmission will begin to knock and buck very hard. I've noticed, according to the gear indicator, that it is in either 7th or 8th gear. The problem has gotten consistently worse and I'm in fear of greater damage to the mechanics, or worse, a potential accident if it completely gives out while driving. - The truck has not had any modifications what-so-ever that would have in any way affected the transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air conditioner was activated. The air conditioner made a ticking sound. In addition, the A/C started blowing out hot air. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the temperature was 100 degrees. The contact stated that because of health issues, the air conditioner was required during the heated temperatures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed A/C blower motor. The contact was informed that the A/C blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Ticking sound when i turn off vehicle. Usually did it for about 5 seconds, Now it just keeps on ticking and sounds like it is coming from behind glove box area passenger side. Found a lot of same complaints for this year Ranger and they mention the "Blend Door". If so many complaints shouldn't it be a recall?
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2019 Ford Ranger knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2019 Ford Ranger?
5 of 272 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Ranger (2%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2019 Ford Ranger
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