2010 Ford Ranger Problems

The contact owned a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the son was driving uphill at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of a boat trailer, causing the vehicle to roll over and slide approximately 20 ft. During the crash, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged, but no air bags deployed. Additionally, the contact stated that a 100-pound dog was occupying the front passenger's seat during the crash. The driver sustained a mild concussion and was examined by a nurse, who was a neighbor. A police report was filed at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to the local storage lot and deemed destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS), where the air bag warning light was illuminated after the recall remedy, and the dealer informed that it would un-illuminate after 50 miles. The failure mileage was 175,000.

I don't have an incident yet, am looking for someone to address my issue with the local Ford dealer I have received several notifications that the airbag in my 2010 Ford ranger needs to be replaced. I have called their number over & over, they dont answer, the # 479 582 6210. The letters I get say they will come to me & fix this. This has been ongoing for at least 2 years now. I am [XXX] yo [XXX] & feel somewhat I safe INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted. The contact stated that the fuel tank brackets had detached from the subframe. The vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The mechanic suggested that the subframe be rebuilt. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

ON 9/11/2010 WE WERE SOLD A FORD RANGER THAT HAD AN OUTSTANDING TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL AND ALSO HAD A RUSTED THROUGH FRAME AND BODY. WE TOOK PICTURES AND RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER ON 9/14/2010. THE DEALER WILL NOT ACCEPT THE TRUCK BACK AND WILL NOT RECALL THE LOAN EVEN THOUGH WE WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFICIENCIES OR THE OUTSTANDING RECALL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS COVERED WITH FUEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO MCFARLAND FORD SALES INC (151 PORTSMOUTH AVE, EXETER, NH 03833, (800) 639-3673) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V126000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIELAGE WAS 158,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (RONNIE WATKINS FORD INC, 101 GEORGE WALLACE DR, GADSDEN, AL 35903) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,790. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the parking brake was depressed but went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the parking brake was not functioning as designed. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware that the parking brake cable was detached from the service brake system in the rear of the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V202000 (Parking Brake) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 469,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle rolled backward after the vehicle was shifted into park while parked on an incline. The contact called the dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V202000 (Parking Brake). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

ACCELERATING UP HILL THROTTLE LOCKED INTO FULL OPEN (FULL THROTTLE) AFTER REACHING LEVEL GRADE. BRAKES BARELY ABLE TO RESTRAIN TRUCK. GOT STOPPED AND INTO NEUTRAL AT SIDE OF ROAD. THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT 3500 TO 4000 RPM. THROTTLE CABLE ABLE TO BE RETURNED TO IDLE MANUALLY FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ABLE TO REPEAT LOCK UP BY "GOOSING" ACCELERATOR (THIS AFTER SECOND OCCURRENCE). THIS IS USED COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. THERE IS NO CARPETING. NO CODES OR OTHER EXPLANATION RECORDED BY VEHICLE COMPUTER. FIRST OCCURRENCE, MECHANIC ASCRIBED TO LOSS OF AIR INTAKE DUE TO MOUSE NEST IN AIRBOX, WITH VEHICLE COMPUTER CAUSING ACCELERATION. LIKELY WRONG, LIKELY SAME AS SECOND OCCURRENCE. SECOND OCCURRENCE, MECHANIC ASCRIBED TO THROTTLE BODY CARBON DEPOSITS RESULTING IN BINDING OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE (NO MOUSE NEST PRESENT). CLEANED THROTTLE BODY. HAVE ABOUT 20 MILES ON TRUCK SINCE CLEANING. ASSUMING CARBON BUILD-UP EXPLANATION PROVES CORRECT, THIS IS A SERIOUS CONDITION TO HAVE HAPPEN DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AT RELATIVELY LOW MILES.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED PRIOR TO THE ACCELERATION BUT AT THE TIME OF ACCELERATION THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT NOR DID THE VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78. UPDATED 08/01/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, NO SENSORS CAME ON. BUT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE MODE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SENSOR ILLUMINATED, ONLY WHEN HE HIT THE SET MODE, NOT CRUISE MODE. ONCE HE TAPPED THE BRAKE, THE SENSOR WENT OFF. UPDATED 08/04/11

DUE TO A RECENT ROAD HAZARD A TIRE WENT FLAT, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE SPARE, IT COULD NOT BE REMOVED BECAUSE THE CABLE HOLDING IT UP RUSTED SOLID. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED IS ALSO RUSTING TO THE EXTENT WHERE HOLES GO THROUGH TO THE ROAD(SEE PIC). THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES AND SENT THEM TO FORD WHO IN TURN SAID THEY WILL TAKE NO ACTION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS SIX YEARS OLD. MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, IT HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT AND IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF(SEE PIC). I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS RUSTING TO THE POINT WHERE SOME PARTS (SPARE TIRE RETRACTER) HAVE BECOME USLESS. I WILL THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE PURCHASING ANOTHER FORD. FORD - FIX OR REPAIR DAILY

I HAVE A EXTANG ENCORE TONNEAU COVER ON MY 2010 FORD RANGER THAT FLEW BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DAMAGING THE REAR FIBERGLASS PANEL. THE FRONT LATCH ASSEMBLY HAS A POOR DESIGN IN WHICH WATER DRAINS DOWN INSIDE OF THE LATCH ASSEMBLY AND FREEZES AND ICE BUILDS UP. YOU THINK THE PANEL IS SECURED WHEN IT IS NOT. EXTANG NEEDS TO REDESIGN THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER FROM GETTING INSIDE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. WHEN I CONTACTED EXTANG THEY SAID THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANYONE ELSE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS. THEY SENT ME A NEW PLASTIC WASHER AND O-RING FOR THE LATCH BUT WATER STILL DRAINS INTO THE ASSEMBLY. *TR

I HAVE A 2.3L ENGINE WITH A BAD FUEL VAPOR HOSE THAT IS PART OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY ARE REFUSING TO COVER THIS HOSE. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE COVERED AS PART OF THE FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V126000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,300. *TR

THE RECALL WE WERE WARNED OF HAS GIVEN US ANXIETY EVEN TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE NOT TO MENTION ITS A ROLL OVER RISK IN THE FIRST PLACE. WE CALLED THREE TIMES AND THEY HAVE YET TO RETURN A PHONE CALL WITH A REPLACEMENT PART SO OUR ONLY OPTION IS TO TYPE A FORMAL COMPLAINT!!!..!!!

I HAVE A EXTANG ENCORE TONNEAU COVER ON MY 2010 FORD RANGER THAT FLEW BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DAMAGING THE REAR FIBERGLASS PANEL. THE FRONT LATCH ASSEMBLY HAS A POOR DESIGN IN WHICH WATER DRAINS DOWN INSIDE OF THE LATCH ASSEMBLY AND FREEZES AND ICE BUILDS UP. YOU THINK THE PANEL IS SECURED WHEN IT IS NOT. EXTANG NEEDS TO REDESIGN THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER FROM GETTING INSIDE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. WHEN I CONTACTED EXTANG THEY SAID THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANYONE ELSE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS. THEY SENT ME A NEW PLASTIC WASHER AND O-RING FOR THE LATCH BUT WATER STILL DRAINS INTO THE ASSEMBLY. *TR

WHEN IT GETS COLD OUTSIDE, MY TURN SIGNALS WON'T WORK UNTIL THE CAB OF MY TRUCK WARMS UP. WHEN IT IS WARM OUTSIDE, THE TURN SIGNALS WORK PERFECTLY.

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT PULLED OUT THE TURN SIGNAL RELAY AND NOTICED THAT THE RELAY WAS BURNT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. ALSO, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (PARADISE FORD, COCOA, FL, 321-632-2222) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 10/19/17 *BF *JS

I HAVE A 2010 FORD RANGER. IT HAS 54,000 MILES AND THE HEATER HAS STOPPED WORKING. APPARENTLY THE HEATER IN RANGERS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR YEARS. THEY BREAK AND THEY DON'T REPAIR THEM BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. THEY ALSO CHARGE A FEE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I KNOW IT'S ELECTRIC AND I'M NOT SURE IF IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A BLACK INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE INDICATORS DURING THE DAY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES ILLUMINATE NORMALLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THIS FAILURE AND STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY; YET, IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5000.

2010 ford ranger rust of frame spare tire mount fell off, rear leaf springs mounting rusted off. rust hole in right frame. dealer: family ford, marietta,oh, and ford consumer service all give me the run around and say nothing can be done. the rusted frame is a serious safety hazzard. they won't fix it and won't tell who to get to fix it.

2010 FORD RANGER LST 4 CYLINDER. THERE IS A SEVER VIBRATION AT 2000 RPMS AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE. 850 RPMS ON THE TACH. THE VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEAST...WHEN ON EXTENDED TRIPS THE VIBRATION IS FELT IN YOUR HANDS,FEET, LEGS AND THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS. COULD THIS BE IN THE ENGINE (OUT OF BALANCE) OR EXHAUST, SUSPENSION OR WHAT??? I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

The contact’s husband owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt was retracted and damaged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the seat belt was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,952.

HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NUMBING DRIVERS HANDS AFTER AN HOUR OR SO OF DRIVING, WHICH IN MY OPINION IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION LOOSING THE FEELING IN YOUR HANDS WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS REPORTED ALL OVER INTERNET FROM SAME VEHICLE DIFFERENT YEAR MODELS ALSO. *TR

I HAVE A 2010 FORD RANGER. IT HAS 54,000 MILES AND THE HEATER HAS STOPPED WORKING. APPARENTLY THE HEATER IN RANGERS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR YEARS. THEY BREAK AND THEY DON'T REPAIR THEM BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. THEY ALSO CHARGE A FEE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I KNOW IT'S ELECTRIC AND I'M NOT SURE IF IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. *TR

TPMS ISSUE, THE TPMS SENSOR HAS FAILED ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THIS IS WITH 2 YEARS SERVICE AND 10,850 MILES. FORD CLAIM THEY ARE NOT COVERING SENSORS SINCE THEY TAKE ABUSE FROM POTHOLES AND OTHER ROAD CONDITIONS. SENSORS WERE COVERED BUT THEY HAVE HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SO THEY WILL NOT COVER THEM ANY LONGER. I ASKED THEM TO DISABLE THE RECEIVER SINCE THERE IS NO TRANSMITTER. THEY STATED IT IS A SAFETY SYSTEM THEY CAN'T SINCE THIS IS A MANDATORY SAFETY SYSTEM I WOULD SUBMIT FORD HAS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THE SYSTEM AND IT SHOULD WORK AT LEAST AS LONG AT THE WARRANTY. *TR

2010 FORD RANGER LST 4 CYLINDER. THERE IS A SEVER VIBRATION AT 2000 RPMS AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE. 850 RPMS ON THE TACH. THE VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEAST...WHEN ON EXTENDED TRIPS THE VIBRATION IS FELT IN YOUR HANDS,FEET, LEGS AND THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS. COULD THIS BE IN THE ENGINE (OUT OF BALANCE) OR EXHAUST, SUSPENSION OR WHAT??? I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

2010 FORD RANGER LST 4 CYLINDER. THERE IS A SEVER VIBRATION AT 2000 RPMS AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE. 850 RPMS ON THE TACH. THE VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEAST...WHEN ON EXTENDED TRIPS THE VIBRATION IS FELT IN YOUR HANDS,FEET, LEGS AND THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS. COULD THIS BE IN THE ENGINE (OUT OF BALANCE) OR EXHAUST, SUSPENSION OR WHAT??? I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR