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Complaints: Looking to buy a used Ford Ranger? Here are some complaints / problems and recalls to be aware of. Transmission: O/D Off Light Blinking - Erratic Shifting. Isolated incident. The transmission harness plug was loose on the transmission after an accident. Will Not Come Out Of Park - When the outside temperature is 40 degrees or below. Will Not Engage In Drive - Transmission does not engage in drive if the vehicle is cold. Works fine after it warms up. Engine: Surging While Braking - Vehicle surges backwards after applying the brake when backing, or forward when applying the brake when moving forward. Body / Paint: Bottom of doors reported rusting in 2013 (1.5 years after purchase). Doors are rusting at the seam. Electrical: Stop lights and brake lights not working. See recall below Recalls:
2011 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 »
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