2002 Ford Ranger transmission problems
26 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2002 Ford Ranger, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Vehicle locked up in second and third gears. This caused the rear brakes to lock up. As a result, driver lost control and hit a fence.
Auto transmission on 2002 ford ranger edge with 43000 miles failed due to torque converter failure. Vehicle not used for towing or hauling. Required complete overhaul of transmission.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Body & structure 49 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Tires 29 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints