2008 Ford Ranger Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,200 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact noticed that the front passenger side door makes a loud rattling noise when driving various speeds. After careful inspection, the contact noticed that the door moves as if it is not properly latched. Speed was not a factor during the failures. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 6,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10237052, filed 2008-08, 6,200 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that if the side doors are damaged in the event of a crash, the occupants would not be able to exit the vehicle because the doors do not have an internal latch. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There has been no failure to date. Updated 06/23/08 the consumer stated the vehicle can no seat 3 people in the front because the center seat's foot space is fiilled by a plastic try on the floor. The consumer also stated the rear half doors were desogned to not open from the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10229601, filed 2008-06Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Ranger
295 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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