2002 Ford Ranger drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 39 complaints for the 2002 Ford Ranger, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The right rear axle flange separated from the axle, nearly causing an accident, starting a grease fire in the axle housing, and damaged the rear body panel on the right side.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear axle differential was damaged and needed to be replaced. The service dealer determined the rear axle differential could be changed at a charge. The contact expressed concern that this was a defect. Updated 11/30/2006 - while driving the rear of the truck shook profusely. An independent repair facility determined that the rear axles were cracked and the entire rear differential should be replaced. The consumer was informed of a recall related to this problem.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Body & structure 49 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Tires 29 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints