2002 Ford Ranger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2002 Ford Ranger, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
I owned a 2002 ford ranger with 45,000 miles on it. My daughter was driving it and came to a stop at an intersection after exiting an expressway. Black smoke started coming out of the engine compartment. Within 10 minutes, the trucks engine compartment and cockpit were completely engulfed in flames and the truck was destroyed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. The contact stated he heard a clicking noise coming from the engine while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 58,300.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Body & structure 49 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Tires 29 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints