Complaints
449
Crashes
53
Fires
17
Injuries
46
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#145 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:84,550 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:2
#228 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:109,682 mi
#323 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:101,995 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 45 | 6 | 2 | 84,550 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 28 | — | — | 109,682 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 23 | — | — | 101,995 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 19 | — | — | 57,057 mi | |
| TIRES | 19 | 6 | — | 34,513 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 7 | 1 | 66,262 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 | 15 | — | 31,771 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2 | — | 91,886 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | 3 | 41,194 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 3 | 83,029 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 | 1 | — | 7,092 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | 104,940 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 41,766 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 9 | — | — | 54,062 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 1 | — | 81,945 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 9 | 1 | — | 70,274 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 9 | — | — | 125,984 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | — | 33,686 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 1 | 1 | 34,895 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 147,750 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 37,588 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | 1 | — | 35,266 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 | 1 | 1 | 28,866 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 120,060 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1 | — | 51,909 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 1 | — | 72,139 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 | — | — | 65,463 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | 21,746 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | 1 | 59,000 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
45
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,550
SUSPENSION
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,682
STRUCTURE:BODY
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,057
TIRES
19
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,513
AIR BAGS
17
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,262
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
16
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,771
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,886
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
41,194
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
83,029
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,092
POWER TRAIN
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,940
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,766
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,062
SEAT BELTS
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,945
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,274
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,984
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,686
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,895
ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
147,750
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,588
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,266
EQUIPMENT
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,866
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,060
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,909
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,139
WHEELS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,463
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,746
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,000
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