NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
67 reportsClear category filter200,000 miles · Aug 24, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BORMAN AUTOPLEX (470 W BOUTZ RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005, 575-525-4500) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BORMAN AUTOPLEX (470 W BOUTZ RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005, 575-525-4500) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
NHTSA ODI #11122136
178,000 miles · Jan 30, 2018
Power TrainService BrakesSuspension
GAS PETAL IS TOO CLOSE TO BRAKES...AND IF NOT CAREFUL RIGHT FOOT HITS BOTH.CAUSING A ROARING OF ACCELERATION , WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE.VERY DANGEROUS!
NHTSA ODI #11065807
104,000 miles · Jan 26, 2012
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicStructure
TRUCK LOST BRAKES WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. FRAME CORROSION HAD CAUSED RIGHT SPRING HANGER TO FAIL, AND CORRODED BRAKE LINE BURST. I WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE INCIDENT. MECHANIC PUT THE TRUCK ON A LIFT, AND IDENTIFIED SEVERE CORROSION TO THE BRAKE LINES, DIFFERENTIA…
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TRUCK LOST BRAKES WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. FRAME CORROSION HAD CAUSED RIGHT SPRING HANGER TO FAIL, AND CORRODED BRAKE LINE BURST. I WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE INCIDENT. MECHANIC PUT THE TRUCK ON A LIFT, AND IDENTIFIED SEVERE CORROSION TO THE BRAKE LINES, DIFFERENTIAL, FRAME, AND SEVERAL OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS. TRUCK HAD BEEN UNDERCOATED AND WASHED REGULARLY, AND HAS LESS THAN 105,000 MILES. MECHANIC SUGGESTED ALL NEW BRAKE LINES, TOTAL FRAME, AND REAR END REPLACEMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10445479
60,000 miles · Feb 3, 2010
Power Train
I HAVE A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE SHIFT INDICATOR NO LONGER INDICATES THE CORRECT POSITION. WHEN IN PARK THE INDICATOR SHOWS REVERSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10304220
123,000 miles · Oct 23, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
1999 FORD RANGER WITH 3 LITER ENGINE CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER FAILED CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE. GEAR BROKE CAUSING FAILURE OF OIL PUMP SEIZING ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10246530
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2007
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE HEARD A BANGING NOISE UNDER THE GEAR SHIFT AREA. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE "U" JOINT CAME APART WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. AS OF AUGUST 14, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,000 AND THE FA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE HEARD A BANGING NOISE UNDER THE GEAR SHIFT AREA. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE "U" JOINT CAME APART WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. AS OF AUGUST 14, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10199584
60,000 miles · Feb 16, 2006
Power Train
TRANSMISSION WENT "BANG" WHEN I PUT IT INTO REVERSE, AFTER THAT, REVERSE DIDN'T WORK. AMMCO STATES THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. I'VE BEEN TOLD FOR YEARS NOW BY OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AROUND 40,000 MILES, MINE DIED AT 60,. EVEN FORD'S SALES PEOPLE HAVE ASKED ME ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A …
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TRANSMISSION WENT "BANG" WHEN I PUT IT INTO REVERSE, AFTER THAT, REVERSE DIDN'T WORK. AMMCO STATES THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. I'VE BEEN TOLD FOR YEARS NOW BY OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AROUND 40,000 MILES, MINE DIED AT 60,. EVEN FORD'S SALES PEOPLE HAVE ASKED ME ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A HISTORY HERE OF FORD TRANSMISSIONS SELF DESTROYING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10150475
59,102 miles · Jul 19, 2005
Power Train
WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE 4X4 HIGH LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE SELECTOR SWITCH STILL IN THE 2-WHEEL DRIVE POSITION. STOPPED THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. ONCE MORE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED, WHEN THE 4X4 HIGH LIGHT AGAIN FLASHED ON AND OFF. AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE TRUCK SLAMMED INTO 4…
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WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE 4X4 HIGH LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE SELECTOR SWITCH STILL IN THE 2-WHEEL DRIVE POSITION. STOPPED THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. ONCE MORE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED, WHEN THE 4X4 HIGH LIGHT AGAIN FLASHED ON AND OFF. AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE TRUCK SLAMMED INTO 4X4 LOW. THE SELECTOR SWITCH REMAINED IN THE 2-WHEEL DRIVE POSITION.
NHTSA ODI #10129331
15,022 miles · May 8, 2005
EquipmentPower Train
THE TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A "SLIP" FOUR MONTHS AFTER VEH PURCHASE AND WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE ON 28 DEC00. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED THE SAME MALFUNCTION ON OCT 15 2003 (3 MONTHS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION)AND WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR AT THE DEALER AT A COST OF $1500. DURING DEC2004 (13 MONTHS LATER)THE VEHICLE AGAIN DISPLAYED T…
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THE TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED A "SLIP" FOUR MONTHS AFTER VEH PURCHASE AND WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE ON 28 DEC00. THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED THE SAME MALFUNCTION ON OCT 15 2003 (3 MONTHS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION)AND WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR AT THE DEALER AT A COST OF $1500. DURING DEC2004 (13 MONTHS LATER)THE VEHICLE AGAIN DISPLAYED THE SAME MALFUNCTION AND WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY STATED THE PREVIOUS REPAIR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED THE MONTH BEFORE.
NHTSA ODI #10120202
72,300 miles · Jan 27, 2005
Power Train
THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE STINKS IT COME IN AND OUT OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING MESSED UP IN IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10108035
Official recalls
4Aug 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Jul 28, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.
Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
Sep 1, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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