2006 Ford Ranger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 20 complaints for the 2006 Ford Ranger, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I bought my truck brand new last month on april 18th I have just over 1000 miles on it and within the first 400 miles I had problems with starting the truck, when I turn the key most of the time it starts, but occasionally if I let go of the key about the time it normally starts the engine dies and once when I attempted to start it again I heard the starter make the noise like it does if you turn the key and the engine is already running. Also my transmission will occasionally jerk when it shifts gears.
Rough idle noticed while stopped at an intersection. Catastrophic misfire upon acceleration through an intersection. Truck was only able to "limp" 5 or less miles per hour. Check engine light had been turning off and on however diagnostics showed misfire for unknown reasons. Spark plugs and wires had been replaced twice within a year as well. Defected head manufactured by ford.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Ranger
- Air bags 175 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints