2002 Ford Ranger Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 346 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,433miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 346 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,433 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2002 Ranger edge 4x4 , it had 4 miles on it. I have since replaced the airbag sensor, ABS sensor, front end had tobe realigned due to a bad alignment at the factory,the tires in the front had to be replaced at 4500 miles. Now at 38000 miles the 4x4 drivetrain was leaking at the front cover. The breathing tube was throwing oil out onto the engine . I was told by Ford company and a Ford tech. That this was a e4nginnering problem. It was replaced at my cost of 796.00. The cover was replaced with a part that was used previous to 1995, part number is fof6tz-4033-ba. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056218, filed 2004-01, 38,000 miles“On 02-21-2010 my 2002 Ford Ranger started on fire. I was returning home with in less then 5mins my car was burst into flames. After the fire department came to my aid there was nothing left of my truck. I received the recall notice from Ford in 12-2010 and took my truck in for the recall repair. This was 3 weeks before the fire. Even with the recall my truck burst into flames leaving nothing but the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10313933, filed 2010-02“My husband drives a 2002 Ford Ranger truck.. He was in a accident on 3/05/03 when a car pulled out in front of his truck he was going approx. 35 to 40 MPH, he hit her car hard enough to flip her car on it's side. My complaint/concern is his air bag did not deploy, he did have on a seat belt and only sustained minor injuries. My concern is if this had been a more serious accident is there a problem with the air bag not deploying. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010181, filed 2003-03“On 2 ocassions in july 2002; Ford Ranger just stopped running...all systems non functioning; right in the middle of the road, with mileage< 15,000. There was no time to pull off road as no warning lights came on; all systems simply failed. First time it was repaired under warranty, it happened again a week later. I might add their roadside service could not be provided as they had no one available. I sat for 2 hours until police came by & obtained a tow for me. Victory Ford in stoughton ma. Did first repair & truck was not running right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031176, filed 2003-08“Dt: the contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that he told the dealership about his problem with his alarm system and they would never do anything about it. Currently, he states, vehicle will not even crank because of the faulty device.”
NHTSA complaint #10126288, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10013300Jan 24, 2005Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Ranger
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsTires
29 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology