1999 Ford Ranger Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

1999 Ford Ranger Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls21 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Campaign #21V15800010/03/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Campaign #19V00100007/01/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Campaign #21E01300016/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Campaign #21V08100016/02/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Campaign #18V04600011/01/2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Ford Ranger problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1999 Ford Ranger has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Camshaft synchronizer chirp and failure (3.0L/4.0L OHV V6), 3.0L Vulcan timing cover coolant leak leading to overheating/cracked heads, 4.0L SOHC / OHV Waste-Spark Coil Pack Misfire (P0300 Series). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.

Is the Ford Ranger reliable?

The 1999 Ford Ranger has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Ford Ranger problems?

Repair costs for known Ford Ranger issues range from $100 to $1,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 1990-1999 Ford Ranger Camshaft synchronizer chirp and failure (3.0L/4.0L OHV V6)?

The 3.0L Vulcan and 4.0L Cologne OHV V6 engines use a camshaft synchronizer (a cassette that replaced the old distributor) which houses the camshaft position sensor and also drives the oil pump via a gear on its shaft. The aluminum housing receives no forced (pressurized) lubrica… Repairs typically run $150-$400. Severity: medium.

What is the 1990-1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L Vulcan timing cover coolant leak leading to overheating/cracked heads?

The 3.0L Vulcan V6 is notorious for a coolant leak at the aluminum front timing cover. The dissimilar-metal joint (aluminum cover against a steel block) plus pitting/corrosion of the aluminum cover causes the gasket to fail and weep coolant. If the leak is ignored and coolant run… Repairs typically run $400-$1,000. Severity: medium.

What is the 1994-2010 Ford Ranger 4.0L SOHC / OHV Waste-Spark Coil Pack Misfire (P0300 Series)?

The 4.0L V6 uses a waste-spark coil pack with only three coils firing six plugs in paired cylinders, and it has a high failure rate — especially the end of the pack that serves the paired 3 & 4 cylinders (they share a secondary winding). A failing coil makes the misfire jump betw… Repairs typically run $100-$400. Severity: medium.

1999 Ford Ranger Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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1990-1999 Ford Ranger: Camshaft synchronizer chirp and failure (3.0L/4.0L OHV V6)#

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1994-2010 Ford Ranger: 4.0L SOHC / OHV Waste-Spark Coil Pack Misfire (P0300 Series)#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Ford Ranger problems?

Is the Ford Ranger reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Ford Ranger problems?

What is the 1990-1999 Ford Ranger Camshaft synchronizer chirp and failure (3.0L/4.0L OHV V6)?

What is the 1990-1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L Vulcan timing cover coolant leak leading to overheating/cracked heads?

What is the 1994-2010 Ford Ranger 4.0L SOHC / OHV Waste-Spark Coil Pack Misfire (P0300 Series)?