2004 Ford Ranger drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 15 complaints for the 2004 Ford Ranger, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 35 MPH the rear end of the vehicle fish-tailed and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and flipped on it's left side. The driver received minor scrapes and bruises. An independent mechanic determined the drive shaft on the rear end was the cause of the crash. Please provide any further details. *nlm
I was driving at the speed limit 60 MPH requirement on I35 north when all of a sudden the my speed begin to accelerate on it on increasing up to 100 MPH. I was scare out of my shoes not really knowing what was happening are knowing what I should do. I pressed on my brakes over, and over and it still didn't low down. I was afraid for my life and the traffic around me.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford Ranger
- Air bags 189 complaints
- Body & structure 48 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints