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2002 Ford Ranger Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Ranger has 9 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-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

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 5, 2020FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE PULLING UP TO A SECURITY GATE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. AND I RAN IN...
Jul 23, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE REAR STRAP THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK IS HANGING DOWN. ON CLOSER INSPECTION, THE MOUNT THAT IS CON...
Nov 12, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERFRAME IS RUSTED OUT. JUST NOTICED DURING SERVICING VEHICLE.
Aug 13, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHER2002 FORD RANGER XLT, FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF SEVERE RUST THAT DEVELOPED ON THE FRONT LEFT SUB ...
Jun 22, 2005EQUIPMENTDT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOLD THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT HIS PR...
Mar 17, 2004UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE RADIATOR ON MY 2002 FORD RANGER HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MARCH 5, 2004. ON MARCH 17, 2004 A 30" X ...
May 9, 2002EQUIPMENTCOVER ON BED OF PICKUP FLEW UP WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH. WHEN WIND GOT UNDER THE COVER...
Mar 6, 2002UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING INTENSE HEAT COMES FROM THE DASHBOARD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...
Sep 15, 2001UNKNOWN OR OTHERHAVE TRIED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW, TO GET OUT WHAT APPEARED TO BE WATER SPOTS. TOOK IT TO THE DE...

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