2002 Ford Ranger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 346 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,540miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 346 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,540 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.
“Driving with the A/C off. Driver side window down. I had the passenger side window down about an 1.5' down . The passage side window cracked into a million pieces. The wind was blowing pretty strong I was traveling about 55 miles per hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10172096, filed 2006-10, 51,079 miles“Seat belt never stays connected ( pops out) all speeds. (5 yrs) I asked dealer about fixing he said my warranty expired buy a new one (Ford does not care about safety after warranty date) the airbag light will stay on for a week then off for a month then repeat ( 5 yrs) door ajar light has never turned off (maybe it will burn out so I don't see it anymore) tailgate latch replaced 3 times ( dang that cheap plastic) front end realigned numerous times (anti nascar, always turns right) engine shudders bad few times a year(bad gas maybe once, others probably not) coil pack replaced twice (im…”
NHTSA complaint #10207043, filed 2007-10, 1 miles“R door power window inop fixed prolem noticed paint peeling on hood edge took in for repairs they repainted only around the edges, picked up truck today needs to go back so they can fix tape line on edge of hood and found another chip where they just painted”
NHTSA complaint #10069094, filed 2004-01, 14,000 miles“Air bag sensor light remained on. The dealer inspected vehicle, but could not solve the problem, the air bag sensor light continued to stay on. The dealer installed new wiper blades.”
NHTSA complaint #10037901, filed 2003-10“While driving, the consumer noticed the front windshield started to crack horizontally. The dealer told the consumer a stone possibly hit the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10054139, filed 2004-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 | 10 | 8% |
| 2019 | 24 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 74 | 10% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 52 | 13% |
| 1995 | 63 | 20% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 22 | 12% |
| 1991 | 13 | 10% |
| 1990 | 12 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 4 | 15% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
| 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.
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