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2003 Ford Ranger Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Ranger has 13 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Ranger

Speed Control
31
Structure
30
Brakes
29
Suspension
23
Engine
22
Airbags
22
Electrical
16
Powertrain
14
Other
13
Fuel System
11
Seat Belts
8
Tires
8
Steering
7
Lights
4
Latches & Locks
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 20, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEENGINE QUIT RUNNING,TOOK TO MECHANIC. SPARK PLUG OVERHEATED BLEW WIRE OFF. ENGINE HAD WATER IN OIL...
Sep 7, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY 2003 FORD RANGER EDGE FRAME HAS RUSTED AROUND THE FUEL STRAP ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRAME HAS RU...
Aug 1, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVERY SO OFTEN WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATE ONE TIME I ALMOST BACKED INTO SOMEBODY THERE'...
Jul 7, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE SPARE TIRE CARRIER(THE SHEET METAL PART THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME)RUSTED AND FELL OFF THE TR...
May 5, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN COMING TO A SLOW STOP AT A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY AT STOP SIGNS AND STOPLIGHTS THE TRUCK STARTS...
Jul 16, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERTWO TIRES, DOUGLAS XTRA-TRAC II, BOUGHT FROM A LOCAL BIG RETAILER ARE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. BOTH TIRES...
Dec 30, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI WAS BACKING DOWN A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BR...
Oct 1, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING MY FORD AND THE BACK BUMPER DROPPED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, SENDING IT AND THE SPARE TIR...
Aug 3, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE POCKET ON THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL TANK T...
Feb 5, 2005UNKNOWN OR OTHER2003 FORD RANGER AIRBAGS SYMBOL ON THE DASH STARTED COMING ON. *BF A RIVET RUBBED AGAINST AIR B...
Sep 15, 2004UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE TRUCK IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD AND THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS PEELING. THE BEST ANALOGY IS THAT IT...
Oct 17, 2003UNKNOWN OR OTHERCONSUMER STATED DEALERSHIP DIDN'T INFORM HIM ABOUT THE TRUCKS' INEFFICIENCY TO EXCEED THE SPEED OF ...
Jun 8, 2003EQUIPMENTSILVER COATING AROUND A/C AND HEATER UNIT IS COMING OFF AND THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES RATTLE AND ARE L...

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