2002 Ford Ranger Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 346 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,764miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 346 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,764 miles.
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 was backing my 2002 Ford Ranger xlt into my driveway and when I stopped the driver side seat back gave way without warning and I slammed into the back of the cab. When I looked around the seat I saw two bolt heads ...they appeared to be sheared off. My seat back will not stay or latch any more.”
NHTSA complaint #10290034, filed 2009-10, 45,029 miles“Consumer complained that the front passenger seat rattled while driving at any speed, and when the seat was not being occupied. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three occasions. They replaced the seat tracks, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10089660, filed 2004-08, 20,500 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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.
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