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How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 146 of 154 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 119 of 154 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
64 complaint records1 fire report
"WHILE DRIVING/IDLING THE EXHAUST FUMES SEEP INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. AS A RESULT, THE FUMES IRRITATE CONSUMER'S EYES.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
38 complaint records1 fire report
"REDUCED POWERED UNDER A GRADE/LOAD. REDUCED ACCELERATION. BOGS DOWN, CANNOT REACH SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 40-45 MPH, UP HILL...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Speed control
19 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE RPMS TO RACE AT A HIGH RATE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse speed control parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP05005 opened Sep 2005 | closed Jan 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE... |
| PE04070 opened Oct 2004 | closed Feb 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE STALLING TWENTY FIVE OF THE ODI FAILURE REPORTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF FORD COMPLAINTS.TWENTY ODI REPORTS DO NOT CONTAIN A VIN (AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE DUPLICATIVE OF FORD REPORTS).THE 14 ALLEGED CRASHES AND 2 ALLEGED INJURIES WERE ALL MINOR.SUBMITTED DURING PRELIMINARY... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V352000 | Exterior Lighting | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL... | Normally free |
| 04V229000 | Tires | CERTAIN LARIAT AND KING RANCH MODEL PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014103 2014-03-31 | Airbag | 101,212 | Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Prescribed text may have been omitted from the airbag warning label in the French language only. |
| 2005183 2005-06-20 | Fuel System | 16,601 | On certain vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine, the Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) wire harness may chafe against an engine bolt. |
| 2004167 2004-05-19 | Wheels | 208 | Certain F250/350 King Ranch and Lariat 4x4 single rear wheel vehicles equipped with Goodyear Wrangler AT/S LT275/65R18 tires fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 120. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05215 Oct 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BUCK/JERK OR SURGE - 6.0L VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/22/2005. *TT | |
| 04B24 Aug 2005 | Power Train | LOW/REVERSE GEAR SET PINION SHAFT(S) THAT MAY WALK OUT, CAUSING METALLIC PARTICLE CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B24. TRANSMISSION REVERSE PLANET REPLACEMENT. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1 AND #2. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *TT | |
| 08172005 Aug 2005 | Equipment | CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B29: SUPPLEMENT#3. CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT REPLACEMENT. *SC | |
| 0536 Feb 2005 | Power Train | 4X4 TRANSFER CASE JUMP OUT OF 4TH OR 4L - MANUAL SHIFT TRANSFER CASE. *TT | |
| 18397 Feb 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18406 Feb 2005 | Structure | SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT | |
| 18376 Jan 2005 | Power Train | A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT | |
| 18384 Jan 2005 | Electrical System | POPPING OR QUAVERING FROM RADIO ON THE AM BAND. *TT | |
| 04266 Jan 2005 | Power Train | A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT | |
| 0471 Dec 2004 | Electrical System | WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT | |
| 042107 Dec 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 04238 Nov 2004 | Steering | STEERING GEAR NOISE - 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT | |
| 04236 Nov 2004 | Suspension | VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH | |
| 04217 Nov 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 04209 Oct 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER - COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED - OIL LEAK AT COLD SIDE CAC CONNECTIONS - 6.0L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT 12/15/2003 THROUGH 4/1/2004. *TT | |
| 18209 Oct 2004 | Power Train | HARSH/SLIPPING SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH/DELAYED ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT | |
| 18217 Oct 2004 | Fuel System | MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT | |
| 18223 Oct 2004 | Service Brakes | VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT | |
| 18226 Oct 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2614/P2617, MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR GLOW PLUG OR WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP FLICKER. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES AND EXCURSION. *TT | |
| 04174 Sep 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| 17406 Sep 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT | |
| 18069 Aug 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 04115 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT | |
| 17869 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND/OR NOT SEALING. *TT | |
| 17874 Jun 2004 | Power Train | DELAYED/HARSH FORWARD OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. *TT | |
| 17885 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 0492 May 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP ILLUMINATED AFTER DRAINING HEATED FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM) ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/1/2003 WITH 6.0L ENGINE. *TT | |
| 17683 Apr 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT LOWER CRANKCASE. *TT | |
| 17701 Apr 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. *TT | |
| 17704 Apr 2004 | Electrical System | DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2614 AND P2617. *TT | |
| 17716 Apr 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BELT NOISE. *TT | |
| 17719 Apr 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER/BOOST DUE TO THE PLASTIC CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DUCT BLOWING OFF. *TT | |
| 17727 Apr 2004 | Power Train | CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT | |
| 17594 Mar 2004 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT | |
| 17603 Mar 2004 | Air Bags | AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 17613 Mar 2004 | Electrical System | DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT | |
| 17618 Mar 2004 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT | |
| 17624 Mar 2004 | Power Train | VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND CLUNK/BUCK/JERK. *TT | |
| 17643 Mar 2004 | Power Train | HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT | |
| 17667 Mar 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT | |
| 17669 Mar 2004 | Visibility | CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. *TT | |
| 17534 Feb 2004 | Fuel System | WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM). *MJ | |
| 17535 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT. *MJ | |
| 17537 Feb 2004 | Power Train | HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE. *MJ | |
| 17540 Feb 2004 | Power Train | VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS - TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND CLUCK/BUCK/JERK. *MJ | |
| 17553 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING. *MJ | |
| 17566 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TURBO MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT | |
| 17567 Feb 2004 | Power Train | PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE)/FICM/TCM REPROGRAMMING ERRORS. *TT | |
| 17568 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NORMAL EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION) OPERATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 17569 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | NO CRANK/NO START WITH LOW TR-P VOLTAGE. *TT | |
| 17571 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT | |
| 17580 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS (IN THE MIRROR ONLY), PARKING LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, CAB LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, OR DASH LIGHTS, WITH FUSE 2.17 OPEN. *TT | |
| 04T03 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTION 04T03. DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. *TT | |
| 17460 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL LEAK THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM HEAD GASKET AREA. INCLUDING FORD F450/550 MY2003. *TT | |
| 17472 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER CONDITION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES MY2003 FORD F450/550. *TT | |
| 17508 Jan 2004 | Electrical System | FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT | |
| 17522 Jan 2004 | Electrical System | CRANK NO START, RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE MISSES, BUCKS/JERKS OR LACKS POWER CONDITION - WIRING HARNESS CHAFING. *TT | |
| 17530 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT | |
| 04184 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TURBO-INDUCED EXHAUST MOAN/DRONE AT 1600-1800 RPM - 6.0L BUILT AFTER 9/29/2003. *TT | |
| 03E03 Dec 2003 | Power Train | EMISSIONS RECALL 03E03 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATION. *TT |
Showing 60 of 72 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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