2002 Ford Ranger Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Ford Rangers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Ford Ranger problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2002 Ford Ranger problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2002 Ford Ranger problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Ranger Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Ford Ranger | 14 Rangers, 8.3 months of data per Ranger, average 103700 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Rangers, 8.3 months of data per Ranger, average 103700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Ford Ranger
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| Ford in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 140000 | 0 | Hadn't done any repairs in a while. It hasn't been worth putting money into. Many unrepaired problems: it over heats... there is a low rpm hesitation... dashboard lights burning out... spring for emergency brake release broken. |
| Ford Ranger in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 123000 | 150 | Replaced leaking opinion seal in rear differential. Replaced rear shock absorbers. |
| Aug | 2011 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 120000 | 10 | High tone horn filled with water and stopped working. High tone horn was replaced with equivalent aftermarket horn of same manufacturer used by OEM. |
| Mar | 2011 | 121000 | 30 | The 4WD light switch on the transfer case was not functioning properly by causing the 4WD indicator light to stay on when in 2WD mode. The switch was replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 132000 | 34 | AC/Heat system would switch to defrost under acceleration no matter which position the control knob was on. The vacuum reservoir internal check valve stopped working. The vacuum reservoir was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Ranger in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 16 | Replace idler pully on acc. belt drive. | |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 130000 | 105 | Just replaced battery. Old battery was 4.5yrs old. |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 25 | Had to replace blower resistor after 1 week of ownership. I did it myself in about an hour's worth of work. | |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 76000 | 982 | Shoes, pads, turn drums. |
| Sep | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 149000 | 85 | Check engine light and squeal from rear passenger side of engine. Replaced camshaft synchronizer and camshaft synchronizer sensor. |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 126000 | 1200 | fuel pump replaced replaced shocks and ball joints |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 82000 | 1000 | Malfunctioning OBD system |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | 150 | Plastic tank on radiator cracked, replaced with new aftermarket radiator. |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 110000 | 1200 | Transmission clutch failure. Had to be towed and completely replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 119000 | 1200 | Routine repairs for 100000 mile+ check |
| Dec | 2011 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 118000 | 212 | Rear master cylinder went bad and leaked brake fluid all over. Of course it decided to go bad when I had a 20 foot boat behind me. Luckily I was only 1 mile from home. So I dropped the boat off and drove to the shop down the road. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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