2006 Ford Ranger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,205miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,205 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.
“Ford vehicle lost power and stopped running with full tank of fuel. Would not restart, had towed to repair shop. Replaced fuel pump for $606.99. Drove about a mile and same thing happened again. Found that the fuel inertia shut off switch needed re-setting. Bought a fuel pump I didn't need. This has happened multiple times this year again. Ford dealer said I needed a fuel pump. (35,000 miles) again, no way. The replacement part (inertia switch) moves the switch from passenger floor area to side kick panel. The design change shows design flaw. Ford should replace for no cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568429, filed 2014-02, 24,410 miles“Vehicle stalled in middle of an intersection at 46,00 miles and was found to have lean codes p0171 and p0174-they replaced the intertia switch. Vehicle went in for service and a po306 cylinder misfire, but paperwork stated could not duplicate. After repair, vehicle kept giving me the check engine light if I filled the tank up with gas, but would clear itself before I would get to the dealer. One day I am makeing a left hand turn and the check engine light had come on about 5 minutes before. The Ford Ranger sputters across the intersection and then speed up very fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10395302, filed 2011-04, 69,440 miles“2006 Ford Ranger 3.0l-2v vulcan engine. Mil on various misfire related DTC's p0300 - po306 and p0316 Ford technical service bulletin reference number: 05-26-3 date of issue 12/31/05 my 2006 Ranger with 35,000 mi displays all for the issues indicated on this TSB. This malfunction causes the mil lamp to continually display trouble codes p0302 and p0316. Because of this, my vehicle will not pass the ny state emissions inspection. The TSB states that if diagnostic tests indicate an engine exhaust valve seat recession, the cylinder heads will need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10325426, filed 2010-04, 34,000 miles“I bought my truck brand new last month on april 18th I have just over 1000 miles on it and within the first 400 miles I had problems with starting the truck, when I turn the key most of the time it starts, but occasionally if I let go of the key about the time it normally starts the engine dies and once when I attempted to start it again I heard the starter make the noise like it does if you turn the key and the engine is already running. Also my transmission will occasionally jerk when it shifts gears. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157908, filed 2006-05, 300 miles“No event leading up to failure. Engine just quit. No warning of any kind. Engine would quit and operator would have to wait before restarting. At one point the vehicle did not restart without the help of a dealership mechanic several dealerships replaced the fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10219312, filed 2008-02, 21,219 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10021051Feb 27, 2007Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt.
- 10020173Jan 1, 2006Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
- 10017886Apr 1, 2005No start/hard start/rough running during cold weather - incorrect seasonal fuel blend.
- 10018950Jan 1, 2005Mil on with various misfire related dtc's p0300-p0306 and p0316 - 3.0l-2v vulcan engine.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 18 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 11% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 37 | 6% |
| 1999 | 45 | 6% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 31 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 4% |
| 1994 | 23 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 5% |
| 1992 | 16 | 8% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 10 | 10% |
| 1989 | 11 | 15% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
| 1987 | 7 | 14% |
| 1986 | 7 | 20% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Ranger
175 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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