1997 Ford Ranger transmission problems
30 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1997 Ford Ranger, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 injury, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While travling on the highway the vehicle shifts gears from 4th to 3rd. Consumer also noticed the rmp idles high. Please provide further details.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. When the speed was reduced, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. On a separate occasion, the failure recurred.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger
- Fuel system 71 complaints
- Tires 63 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints