1999 Ford Ranger
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 1999 Ford Ranger. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector IS fully…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx II tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire can result from fuel leakage.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pulse damper.
Owner complaints
755 complaints96 involved a crash14 involved a fire61 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Suspension · Suspension › Subframe/mounting bracket
I was driving to the store around 1 month ago and I noticed the truck was trying to tail to the side as I was driving. I thought nothing of it until my Uncle Bobby noticed my rear shock was scraping the ground. We looked underneath to investigate and found both shock mounts completely rusted off…
I was driving to the store around 1 month ago and I noticed the truck was trying to tail to the side as I was driving. I thought nothing of it until my Uncle Bobby noticed my rear shock was scraping the ground. We looked underneath to investigate and found both shock mounts completely rusted off and the frame in terrible shape. The truck itself barely has any rust other than the tailgate and bed floor. Also thought I should include that the hose that connect the gas tank and where you pump the gas is rusted to where every time I pump gas, a little drips out onto the floor. I was trying to find videos on how to fix it but came across a page that says Rangers have been recalled from the years 1995 to 2000 because of Toyota starting to make frames for them. *EDIT* Also would like to mention that the frame where the bumper attaches to on the driver side has cracked and now the bumper is sagging down .
- Structure › Body
When washing the truck I noticed a crack in the left rear frame just aft of the forward leaf spring shackle.Vertical crack approx, 6" long and separating, frame severely rusted while the rest of the body has minimal rust.
- Engine
Motor rattling, knocking in transmission, exhaust sounded louder than usual, motor cut off and unable to start
- Structure › Body
My vehicle IS otherwise in very good condition but try IS frame IS very worrisome. The rust makes me afraid to drive the vehicle confidently.
- Unknown or other
Frame and cross members along with the spare tire carrier all rotted out?, as do all the ford rangers and ford will not do anything about it, at least toyota came to the plate for their owners. Great truck except for the rotting frame issues. Found this out by hearing a crack one day and when…
Frame and cross members along with the spare tire carrier all rotted out?, as do all the ford rangers and ford will not do anything about it, at least toyota came to the plate for their owners. Great truck except for the rotting frame issues. Found this out by hearing a crack one day and when checking found a crack in frame by left rear wheel , and also when looking found a crack and hole by left rear shock mount, when pulling this apart to fix it, also found a gas tank strap broken off, after pulling tank down it was found that the whole cross member was rotted and also the left front side of the left rear frame rail.
- Steering · Structure › Body · Suspension
I was driving was about 20 mph and hit a small pot hole. I heard a loud pop bang noise and the left side of truck dropped about 2 or 3 inches. I thought the front end fell off. The frame IS rusted so bad you can punch holes IS the frame with a screw driver, the driver side torsion bar has collapsed…
I was driving was about 20 mph and hit a small pot hole. I heard a loud pop bang noise and the left side of truck dropped about 2 or 3 inches. I thought the front end fell off. The frame IS rusted so bad you can punch holes IS the frame with a screw driver, the driver side torsion bar has collapsed due to rust on the frame that holds it in place, the crossmember to transmission IS barley holding transmission up, the spare tire area IS rusted in half, all main crossmembers are rusted in half and the frame IS rusted in half behind fuel tank. truck has 127K miles and the body body has little to no rust, upper and lower control arms are unsafe from rust. I do not understand how the body can be so good but frame and suspension IS completely rusted to no return.
- Unknown or other
Replaced rear shackles due to rot, spare tire frame rotted off and spare fell out, was fixing truck and noticed rot hole in frame by left rear shock when replacing, so that was repaired and also noticed crack in frame and gas tank strap broken. Took down gas tak and the whole frame on left side was rotted and ready to break in half and the crossmember IS all rotted out.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Suspension · Unknown or other
Frame IS very rusted and big holes in the frame. I think there IS a gas leak as well but the frame IS very bad.
- Unknown or other
I am upset that this tire shop sold me tires that have been discontinued. I paid 312.00 for two tires and when I went to buy two more I was told they were discontinued. their IS no warranty except a manufacturers warranty. I wanted to get all 4 the same. That IS my complaint
- Unknown or other
Rusted out straps and mounts to the gas tank and other major rust damage to the underside of truck do not know if should repair or not
- Engine
TL* the contact owned a 1999 ford ranger. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and flames surrounding the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owned a 1999 ford ranger. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and flames surrounding the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not towed and was deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. *Bf.* consumer stated fire ignited under the hood in both cases due to manufacturer defect. For odi 11173289 and 11173291. Consumer has filed a lawsuit.*jb
- Structure › Body
I have a 1999 ford ranger and the frame IS shot starting to crack it's so thin and like post I can almost bend it with my hands .
- Structure › Body
Spare tire fell off in street, then gas tank, whole frame IS rotten, was driving down a road,
- 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…
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.
- Structure › Body · Suspension
The frame IS rusting away. Both leaf spring shackles rusted completely through, muffler hangers all rusted off lost my muffler on a road.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" we continue to receive notice that air bags need replacement. Have been told we are on waiting list and that parts will be available soon and when they come in we will be notified. As of yet this has not hapened. This week notice in the news and on web sites of ford and takata and…
"Takata recall" we continue to receive notice that air bags need replacement. Have been told we are on waiting list and that parts will be available soon and when they come in we will be notified. As of yet this has not hapened. This week notice in the news and on web sites of ford and takata and your site suggests that these vehicles not be driven. what are we to do? we have continued to take are vehicles into the ford dealership to keep them maintained and in good working order, we are given no solution of a replacement or option of deactivation of the device until a replacement IS available and not even an option for purchase of a replacement. please help all our vehicles are fords all on recall we should not be forced to drive activated bombs
- Structure › Body
Frame rust under drivers and riders doors. Rest of truck looks beautiful and I take great care of the truck!!!
- Power train · Service brakes · Suspension
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!
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear section of the subframe was rusted and corroded. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, the local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 192,000.
- Structure › Body
Drivers side frame has completely rusted through. Found during inspection.
- Structure › Body
Rear frame and rear cross member have rusted out.. the spare tire holder IS unusable. vehicle should be recalled for frame replacement.
- Unknown or other
Rear frame of truck has rusted so much that spare tire fell off while driving, and has a hole near rear driver's side leaf spring shackle and will not pass ny state inspection.
- Structure › Body
Frame rot... The frame has rusted from the inside-out in the same place on both sides of the vehicle: under the most-front part of each door (keep in mind this IS the frame I'm talking about, not any kind of door support or framing... This IS the section of body frame that IS located underneath…
Frame rot... The frame has rusted from the inside-out in the same place on both sides of the vehicle: under the most-front part of each door (keep in mind this IS the frame I'm talking about, not any kind of door support or framing... This IS the section of body frame that IS located underneath each door on the vehicle). the frame has rusted and begun to split horizontally (the length of the vehicle) and vertically (from the ground-up). when lifting the vehicle in certain places, the frame can be seen bending, obviously. because of this I can only jack/lift the vehicle from the very front... All other places that I've tried to lift from result in too much weight being put on those weak points. I am now very seriously considering a new frame, which IS a lot of money... Or, at the very least, a lot of time and effort to pull a frame off of a vehicle from a junkyard, then put it on my vehicle (or rather, put my vehicle on it). frame failure could result in catastrophe or death, and this frame IS in very bad shape compared to most vehicles it's age (and many that are older).
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat and the temperature gauge would increase while the vehicle was parked. To reduce the temperature, the accelerator pedal had to be depressed or the vehicle had to be turned off. The vehicle was taken to an…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle would overheat and the temperature gauge would increase while the vehicle was parked. To reduce the temperature, the accelerator pedal had to be depressed or the vehicle had to be turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the thermostat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
- Structure › Body
My 1999 ford ranger just failed inspection for structural reasons. Truck runs perfect with only 107K miles on it. The truck IS rotting away !! Gas tank falling off. Rear bumper falling off. Tail gate rotted. Significant rot in frame and shocks. Spare tire ready to just fall from cheap strap that IS…
My 1999 ford ranger just failed inspection for structural reasons. Truck runs perfect with only 107K miles on it. The truck IS rotting away !! Gas tank falling off. Rear bumper falling off. Tail gate rotted. Significant rot in frame and shocks. Spare tire ready to just fall from cheap strap that IS rotted. This really IS unsafe situation. I called ford and filed complaint but was told nothing they can do. I will never buy another ford!! A happy customer tells 2 people,an unhappy customer tells 100 people. I really can not believe these vehicles were not recalled. Very unsafe.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10026389Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund.
- 10017891Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD.
- 10014096Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013414Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
- 10008587Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008552Rear leaf spring noise.
- 10008311Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10008280Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft.
- 10005088P225/70r15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges of the front tires. Oasis.
- 10004908Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included.
- 10004886Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
- 10002516Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10002479Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- 10001922Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6092164Information on retrieving diagnostic trouble codes from rabs modules.
- 6092088Effective october 15, 1999, the 4r55e and 5r55e transmission assembly for certain vehicles are available as a ford quality renewal (fqr) assembly.
- 6092037Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak sound while opening or closing the front or rear (4DR) door(s).
- 6092025Some vehicles equipped with 4r44e or 5r55e transmission may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements.
- 6092021Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise in the front end at the left side, upper control arm.
- 6091965Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers.
- 6091938Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1.
- 6091931Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock.
- 6091919Some vehicles may exhibit an internal low end noise that IS described as a diesel and / or marbels in a tin can rattle.
- 6091907Some vehicles may exhibit front windshield wiper activation without command.
- 6091856Experiencing a loss of oil pressure accompanied by possible engine noise / damage.
- 6091846Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area.
- 6091786Some vehicles with 3.0L flex fuel engine may exhibit a hard / no start, rough idle or other drivability concerns with or without diagnostic trouble code p0176.
- 6091767Vehicles with limited slip / traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning.
- 6091761Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot.
- 6091756Some vehicles with four wheel anti-lock brakes (4wabs) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake lamp illuminated and a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1102.
- 6091736Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph.
- 6091721Some vehicles may exhibit a sag in the rear end.
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