Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Ford Ranger has 22 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN AT STOP LIGHT ENGINE RPMS GO UP HIGH WHERE IT IS HARD TO HOLD VEHICLE STILL WITH BRAKES. |
| May 23, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT ... |
| Sep 2, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT REST... |
| Feb 4, 2014 | ENGINE | ENGINE STALLS AND WON'T RE-START DUE TO IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) ... |
| Jun 10, 2010 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING FAILED, CAUS... |
| Aug 1, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | 2003 FORD RANGER 4.0L 4WD AT. TWO OF THE SIX VALVE SEATS IN THE ENGINE DROPPED CAUSING THE ENGINE T... |
| Jun 27, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. WHILE DECELERATING AT 10 MPH, ALL OF THE FLUID SPILLED OUT ... |
| Feb 6, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TRUCK BUCKS/JERKS DURING DRIVE CYCLE WHEN IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, RPM ~2500. *JB |
| Sep 5, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | A FAILED ROLLER ROCKER DESTROYED A CAM AND LIFTER AFTER ONLY 66,000 MILES. 3,000 MILES PREVIOUS I HA... |
| Sep 30, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS 2003 FORD RANGER CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 9-30-05. THE VEHICLE STARTED S... |
| Aug 21, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE V... |
| Dec 13, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ENGINE PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH OR GREATER THERE WAS A GRINDING ... |
| Sep 30, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED, AUTOMATIC, ON ACCELERATION, THERE IS A CHATTERING NOISE COMING FRO... |
| Aug 23, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE IDLE DROPS LOW AND FEELS LIKE TRUCK SHAKES....HAVE HAD INTO FORD FOR IDLE CONTROL REPLACEMEN... |
| May 3, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY, AND THE DEALER IN NY SAID THERE WAS ... |
| Nov 25, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | A BURNING ODOR SMELL WAS COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTS. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FO... |
| Nov 6, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *A... |
| Feb 15, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | VEHICLE HAS DIED ON INTERSTATE FOUR TIMES AND HAD TO BE TOWED IN. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-392... |
| Feb 12, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, MOTOR RACED WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKES. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED BY DE... |
| Feb 1, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE FAILED. *NM THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. ... |