1998 & Newer specific Ranger problems.....

[motojcf27]

Vibration from the rear end at speeds over 65MPH. Actually seems more like a buzzing sensation in your @$$ and in the gear selector. Tires and wheels are new, true and balanced. No one can seem to figure it out. U-joints apear to be in good condition and the bearings are good. If anyone else has this problem let me know.

 

[dallasdryer]

Twice I had a problem when i started my ranger it would fire, rev to about 2000 rpm and then die. If I kept my foot on the gas it would run roughly but as soon as my foot came off the gas it died again after removing the key and trying again once or twice it ran fine im not sure if this was a computer problem or a problem with the chip in the key.

 

[jdluikes]

rear end vibration

Vibration from the rear end at speeds over 65MPH. Actually seems more like a buzzing sensation in your @$$ and in the gear selector. Tires and wheels are new, true and balanced. No one can seem to figure it out. U-joints apear to be in good condition and the bearings are good. If anyone else has this problem let me know.

i have had this problem several times with my 99 ranger and i have found that the ring and pinion in the rear end wears out and causes a vibration from the rear end and the cheapest and easiest way i have found to fix it is to install a new rear end in stead of rebuilding it. i hope this helps

 

[wlpetty3]

stupid power steering in mine went out, kinda. plenty of power steering fluid but it will only work if I rev the engine a bit.

Dome/door ajar light.

and tail gate wont latch sometimes, I just keep some wd-40 in the cab and that will fix it for a while.

 

[Legend]

My 2003 3.0 Auto had a minor problem with a window that wasn't installed right at the factory. Since then - nothing. Not a problem. Maybe they should be excluded if they don't have any problems?
Oh wait, after 5 years I think my battery is getting a little soft and will need to be replaced before winter sets in - so we better keep them in the file.

 

[warhawk]

I've had 3 problems.

PVH hubs; Easy fix, either lock them or buy the AVM hubs.
Drive shaft clunk; haven't fixed it yet.
IAC valve noise; I just replaced the valve works great now.

 

[coffee]

2005 XL 3.0 5 Speed

I had 2 rearend rebuilds before 50,000 miles and need another one.
I have a K&N FIPK and keep getting PO171 and PO174 error codes

 

[SawyerRanger]

plugs + wiring at about 50,000 miles. Not sure if this is 99 specific or just regular maintenance tho

 

[Daniel_187]

Airbag light, Door ajar light, some sensor for emmissons went out

 

[prefab08]

drive shaft clunk- i drilled the slip yoke and put a grease fitting in just give it a fue shots when i do a service on the truck every 3000 miles hasent came back and it has 190000 miles now.

belend door @#*$&# pissed me right off , fixed it with crazy glue but it took taking the whole fing thing apart but it seems to be holding up.

door switches for the dome light im on my 3 set add im going to get rid of the dome lignt if i have to do them again or swich to the chev style on the sunfire , the seem to be well sealed and cheep from my local parts store.

door window crank vibration- i took it apart and put greased up o-rings inbetween the plasticrub ring and the knob its self.

as for the 4/4 i havent had any problems i just got my 2008 6 months ago and all is well but i have big plans so far i hav ethe new sterio and subs , magaflow cat back, i am waiting till spring for the 4 inch super lift and 33's so il probly be braking sum stuff soon then i get to make it better

 

[02RangerMan]

DPFE sensor! Once every 6 months it takes a crap. Inexpensive part and has a 2 year warranty from autozone so i've only paid for one. Still annoying I belive the code is P1501 could be wrong on that.

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

Dash lights

My dash lights seem to drop like flys. Not all of them at once, just over here and over there. Tranny shifts funny sometimes and still don't know why.

 

[sgtcheesy]

I finally got off my butt and checked out the door ajar/dome light problem on the site and WD-40 and canned air in the door latch fixed it....thanks!!!!

 

[woodyedmiston]

-Power steering pumps seem to always be noisey
-IAC valves have a tendancy to make a humming sound
-typical driveshaft thud/clunk when starting to accelerate and when coming to a stop.
Dittos on the above:

An overall discussion of the camshaft position sensor;
cooling system problems, the plastic heater valve, and a general discussion of diagnosing cracked heads.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Ditto on the slave clutch on my '06. They "repaired" it five times and never got it right.

My '07 had horrible brake squealing until I made them put ceramics on the front. Those didn't fix it either until they put new rotors in.