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Looking
to buy a used Ford Ranger? Here are some complaints / problems and
recalls to be aware of.
Door
alignment may be off allowing water to leak in.
2010 Ford Ranger Exterior
Lighting: Tail Lights, Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: NHTSA Campaign #11V352000
Date Announced:
July 13, 2011 / Vehicles Affected: 26,715
Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011
Ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at
the Twin Cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to
dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year Ranger trucks, 2002
through 2005 model year Excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007
model year F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks for failing to comply
with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.
108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider)
that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a
deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights,
hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a
crash.
Actions: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The
safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners may contact Ford Motor
Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. For detailed
information & supporting documents, see the NHTSA
Recall 11V352000 »
2010
Ford Ranger Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and
Fittings NHTSA Campaign #11V126000
Date
Announced: February 21, 2011 / Vehicles Affected: 23,688
Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Ford Ranger trucks
manufactured from October 15, 2009, through may19, 2010. The engine
fuel line in the area of the throttle body shield may not have a
protective convolute (cover) properly installed. If the protective
convolute on the fuel line is not assembled in the proper position,
the edge of the shield may contact the fuel line. Over time this
contact may chafe the fuel line, resulting in a fuel odor and a
potential fuel leak.
Consequence:
A sufficient fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may
result in a fire.
Actions:
Dealers will trim the throttle body shield away from the fuel line
and inspect the fuel line for wear, and replace the line if necessary
free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2011. Owners may
contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at
1-866-436-7332. For detailed information & supporting documents,
see the NHTSA
Recall 11V126000 »
2010
Ford Ranger Parking Brake: Driveline: Hydraulic: Actuator NHTSA
Campaign #10V202000
Date
Announced: May 11, 2010 / Vehicles Affected: 2,934
Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Ranger vehicles manufactured
from June 8, 2009 through February 2, 2010 equipped with manual
transmission. It is possible for the parking brake cable to become
disconnected from the right rear actuator during cold weather. This
may occur when the parking brake is released if wet parking brake
shoes have frozen in the applied position. If the right rear parking
brake cable becomes disconnected, the pedal will have extended travel
and may not fully apply the parking brake.
Consequence:
A manual transmission vehicle parked in neutral without a fully
applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a
crash.
Actions:
Dealers will install a revised right rear parking brake actuator to
prevent cable disconnection free of charge. The safety recall began on
May 21, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. For detailed
information & supporting documents, see the NHTSA
Recall 10V202000 »
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