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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–128 of 128, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 1, 2001–Mar 18, 2002.
Back to 2002 Ford RANGER problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 636049
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THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 636049 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 636047
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HOOTING, EEKING OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Source record 636047 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 636065
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INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 636065 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 636056
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CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 636056 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 636326
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 636326 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630636
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 630636 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630672
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CONCERNS WITH 5R44E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 630672 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630653
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 630653 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630097
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INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 630097 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630026
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 630026 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630018
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INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 630018 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630515
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ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 630515 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630595
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 (GROSS LEAK AFTER FUEL FILL). *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 630595 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630576
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CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK NOISE OR CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM, DURING COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 630576 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630391
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SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE LOSS OR REDUCTION IN POWER CONDITION ON DECELERATION, BUT WILL IMMEDIATELY RESTART. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 630391 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630388
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SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 4.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE FLUTTER NOISE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 630388 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 627774
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SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.
Source record 627774 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 627927
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 627927 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630225
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ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE MAY EXHIBIT A DOWNWARD MOVEMENT TO THE COOL REGION OF THE GAGE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 630225 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630223
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.3L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT POOR IDLE QUALITY, HESITATION/SURGE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 630223 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 630190
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SOME 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK CONDITION, COMING FROM THE OIL PAN OR LADDER FRAME AREA. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 630190 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 625715
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BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH.
Source record 625715 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 623988
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INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 623988 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 623944
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.
Source record 623944 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 620159
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SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, AND / OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Source record 620159 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619276
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ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619276 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 619337
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 619337 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10021051
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POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10021051 at NHTSA