2002 Ford Ranger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 347 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Ranger. The most-reported areas: Power Train (62), Vehicle Speed Control (51), Structure (49).
Key takeaways
- 347 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 43 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 40 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 62 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 15% |
| Structure | 49 | 14% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 39 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 37 | 11% |
| Suspension | 36 | 10% |
| Tires | 30 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 20 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Ranger Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2/5 |
| 2002 Ford Ranger Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Wheels - filed 2025-08-02
Steel rim came apart while adding air to tire causing severe injuries to hands leg and foot only 20 psi in tire pressure when rim blew apart !
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2024-01-17
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to switch lanes, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V399000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The local dealer w...
Structure - filed 2021-11-21
Extreme rusting of the entire frame and underside steel components. Attachments are rusting to the point of failure and falling off the vehicle.
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More for the 2002 Ford Ranger
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.