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2002 Ford Ranger Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Ranger has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Ranger

Powertrain
54
Speed Control
38
Engine
38
Airbags
34
Suspension
34
Structure
29
Tires
25
Brakes
20
Electrical
14
Seat Belts
13
Fuel System
12
Other
9
Steering
8
Lights
6
Visibility
6
Wheels
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 11, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEMY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON HWY 79FROM PALISTINE TX TO JACKSONVILLE TX THURSDAY 7/11/2016 WHEN WE ...
Jun 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREDOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER CAR IS STARTED AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AFTE...
Mar 2, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCANT COTROL CAR WANT TO LUNGE FORWARD OR STALL HARD TO DRIVE LIKE THIS I AM TOLD IT IS THE (ETB) ALS...
Jun 1, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPASSENGER POWER WINDOW WILL NOT WORK. REPLACED ALL COMPONENTS BY AN ASE TECHNICIAN INCLUDING SWITCHE...
Jan 16, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING...
Dec 28, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTINGDOOR AJAR LIGHTS IS LIT ON DASH AND DOME LIGHT STAYS ON. SOMETIMES WILL EVENTUALLY GO OFF, BUT EVEN...
Sep 17, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFAILURE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL. *TR
May 23, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDOME LIGHT WONT SHUT OFF & DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON . THE DOME LIGHT COULD START A FIRE. *NM
Jul 18, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE LEARNED OF THIS "AUTO REV LIMITER" FUNCTION ON MY 2002 FORD RANGER PICKUP. I NOTICED THIS WHE...
Jan 5, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE WHICH TOOK ABOUT 3 MINUTES. ON THE RETURN TRIP HOME HE BEGAN SMELL...
Dec 22, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTRUCK COMBUSTION WHILE PARKED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. NO INVESTIGATION BY INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE DEPT ...
Aug 7, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI NEED HELP. I WAS DRIVING FROM MY CHILDS SCHOOL THE OTHER DAY, WHILE ACCELERATING DOWN THE HILL TH...
Jul 15, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTON 2 OCASSIONS IN JULY 2002; FORD RANGER JUST STOPPED RUNNING...ALL SYSTEMS NON FUNCTIONING; RIGHT I...
Jan 1, 1970ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCONSUMER NOTICE WHILE TRAVELING ELECTRICAL WAVES BURNING CONSUMER ON THE LEGS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTA...

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