2003 Ford Ranger Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2003 Ford Ranger 1991 ford ranger bogging down when accelerating to much

    Bogging, hesitation or stalling may be experienced during moderate to heavy acceleration. This can be caused by a failing of many sensors or modules in the fuel injection system. It is recommended to have an experienced shop perform diagnosis to find the root of the problem.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Rough Idle and Stalling

    The Ford Ranger V6 is known for a rough idle, engine stalling, loss of power, and misfires, accompanied by the check engine light .

    The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak. This vacuum leak causes unmetered air to enter the engine, and the fuel system becomes insufficient to compensate for the large amount of air reaching the engine.

    Replacing the intake manifold gaskets corrects this concern.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light and Hesitation or Stumbling While Driving

    Many customers state that whule driving their vehicle, the engine will hesitate, stumble, or lose power. In more severe cases, the EGR valve can be physically damaged. In all cases, the check engine light will be illuminated, and diagnostic trouble codes will be stored in the PCM.

    Diagnosis of the issue has concluded the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor (DPFE) is at fault many times, and incorrectly measures exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) pressure.

    Correction of the issue requires a diagnostic scan, identification of the faulty sensor, and, ultimately, the sensor and EGR valve may require replacement. In some models, the DPFE sensor is integrated into the EGR valve, and must be replaced together.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds

    The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This can be caused by an intermittent fault with the camshaft synchronizer assembly. This condition can be diagnosed by monitoring knock sensor data as per Ford service bulletin #05-22-12. Replacement of the synchronizer assembly will be required to correct this concern.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Hard to Start Cold, Stalling at Idle

    If you experience cold starting problems, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve. This valve helps the vehicle idle steadily and run when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Synchronizer Shaft For the Camshaft Position Sensor May Make Noise

    The synchronizer shaft for the camshaft position sensor can cause a loud squeak or chirping noise due to failure of the upper bushing. The noise may be erratic and is usually present when the engine is warm.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Rear Drum Brakes Grab, Lock when First Driving

    Moisture inside the rear brake drum assemblies can cause the rear drum brakes to grab, or lock when first driving. Inspect the rear brakes, replace the rear shoes as needed, and make any adjustments. The back side of the backing plate needs to be sealed where moisture can get into the drums to prevent this from recurring.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Camshaft Sensor Magnet May Damage Synchronizers

    The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Buzzing Type Noise From Upper Engine Area

    A buzzing type noise may be noted from upper engine area at about 1900 RPM, under light acceleration. Our technicians tell us this can be caused by loose ignition coil bracket bolts. Coil bracket bolts should be checked for the correct torque before further diagnoses is performed.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Temperature gauge may give incorrect readings

    Ranger 3.0L and 4.0L The temperature gauge on the instrument panel may fluctuate and give incorrect readings. If this happens, a new gauge and sender kit should be installed. The sending unit "sends" the information to the gauge.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Updated Differential Clutch Kit Available if Rear End Noise is Heard

    If a noise from the rear end is heard when going around turns or after driving at highway speed for an extended period, this could be caused by a failing deferential clutch kit. An updated differential clutch kit available.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems

    If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve . This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • 2003 Ford Ranger Reseal engine if oil leaks from gaskets/seals

    If oil is leaking from the gaskets and seals, the engine needs to be resealed.

2003 Ford Ranger Questions and Answers

Related Questions

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    2003 FORD RANGER, 100, 000 MILES

    related to tires, size

    I have a 03 ranger thunderbolt edition and I was wondering what the stock tire size is on them. Mine has 16's that look like edge wheels and I was wondering if the size would affect gas mileage. Als..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 FORD RANGER SPARKPLUG TIPS BURNT FUEL INJECTOR...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 68, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, replace-remove

    I HAVE A 2003 FORD RANGER EDGE. IT STARTS BUT I DONT THINK THE INJECTORS ARE SENDING FUEL TO THE SPARK PLUGS.I CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND IT SEEMS TO BE BURNING THEM BECAUSE THERE NO GAS GOING IN T..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0 Ticking Problem.

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 125 MILES

    related to general, noises, tick

    I have a 2003 ford ranger 4.0 and I replaced the serp belt, after 2 days I noticed that there was a ticking noise coming from somewhere under the hood. I was wondering if it was possiable to tighte..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Bad Gas Mileage Check Engine Light On

    2003 FORD RANGER, 130, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    12 miles to gallon, can smell gas when starting up, check engine light is on @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, November 28th, 2011 AT 5:11 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Gas Station Pump Wont Stay On

    2003 FORD RANGER, 66, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    Filling fuel tank takes like a half hr you cannot lock pump and let it fuel @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, April 30th, 2012 AT 6:42 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger Coolant System

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Engine coolant leaking from side of engine @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, August 1st, 2011 AT 4:00 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger Cooling System

    2003 FORD RANGER, 100, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Truck in the shop for second time in 2 months. First time they replaced the water pump and thermostat housing. ($ 500.00) Telling me today it is the part under the housing where the hoses go in and o..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Cooling System

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 141, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Leaking coolant but I can't find from where, no puddles under vehicle, no steam. Heater has stopped working. Truck will top out on temperature gage when you first get on the freeway when engine is..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Dome Light Stays On

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dome-light, stay-on

    2003 Ford Ranger mileage: 15,000. It seems that on certain days, mostly on real warm days, when someone gets into the passenger side door the door doesn't want to shut (according to the computer)...

  • Ford Ranger Door Ajar Light Wont Go Off

    2003 FORD RANGER, 5 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 26, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, door-ajar-light

    My door ajar light will not turn off, even while I am driving, the light stays on and there is that constant beeping (like when you have your truck running but open the door). I cannot get it to t..

  • Ford Ranger Filter Change

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    How to change fuel filter on 2003 ford ranger xlt 4x4 with 4.0 L engine @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 6:49 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger Where Do I Find The Fuel Pump

    2003 FORD RANGER, 58, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, location

    Going douwn the road there was a loud bang. Then it stopped running like it was. It startted getting hard to start. Then runs bad, uses fuel. Now it starts when it wants to. Some say its the cat, or..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger New Wheels

    2003 FORD RANGER, 100, 000 MILES

    related to body, bed, interchange

    Http://www.readywheels.com/focal-f-01-172-5-spoke-20-16-5x114-focal-silver-gloss-color-rims.html I was looking at these wheels and i was wondering if they would fit a 2003 ranger xlt 6ft stepsi..

  • Ford Ranger How Do I Remove The Remove The Door Panel In Order To...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 112, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, replace-remove

    I saw one answer with a diagram but it got fuzzy when I tried to enlarge it. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, June 21st, 2012 AT 8:45 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger Symptoms Of Fuel Filter Or Fuel Pump Problem

    2003 FORD RANGER, 171, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    Car sputters and dies at signal lights or when idling for short length of time @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, August 29th, 2011 AT 6:28 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Wet Drivers Side Floor

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 124 MILES

    related to interior, water

    I was cleaning my truck tonight and took my drivers side floor mat out and the floor is wet and my truck is parked outside but nothing else is we besides the drivers side floor under the steering wh..

  • Ford Ranger Wheel Seized Up

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 000 MILES

    related to general, trailer

    I put my boat into the lake parked the truck and trailer, next day truck would not move, drivers side wheel was stuck, I was able to back up, just not forward, After several attempts it moved, ..

  • Ford Ranger Check Engine Light Flashing At High Rpms

    2003 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, VR6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Did a complete tune up, plugs, wires, air filter, repaired all vacum leaks. Used a smoker to find leaks. Has high ltft on bank 1 at idle, 18%, other trims are normal, close to 0%, plus or mi..

  • Ford Ranger Crazy Turn Signal Light Flashing

    2003 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 217, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    When I turn on my hazard lights it is flashing in the headlights and the back ones in the brake lights. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, April 14t..

  • Ford Ranger Turn Signals, Window, Wipers, Radio, And Speedometer...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 200, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer, not-working

    After switching the motor out my mechanic returned the truck and the turn signals, window, wipers, radio, and speedometer will not work. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;paddi..

  • Ford Ranger Fan Clutch Not Working

    2003 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 245, 591 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, clutch

    The fan is not spinning. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 AT 6:49 AM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 60, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-46

    ERROR CODE 46 FLASHING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. 2003 RANGER @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, October 31st, 2008 AT 1:36 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 53, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    Won't start. Replaced coil pack and spark plug wires. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 5:08 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 79, 800 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    My truck's engine is dying while i'm driving. I've narrowed it down to fuel, but it's not the pump. I'm pretty sure it's the fuel shutoff. Is there anyway to bypass the fuel shutoff switch @med..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 185, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove

    I have a 2003 Ford Ranger, I have misfire codes for cylinders 1 and 6. The truck runs sluggish uphill even with the pedal down. Could this be the misfiring causing unused gas to flow through the ex..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 700 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pressure

    I've just replaced one of the heads on my 03 ford ranger 3.0. Its started & ran perfect after the installation however the next day it died while driving down the highway and will not restart. ..

  • Ford Ranger Brake Light Comes On Randomly

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 250, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, brake-warning-light

    My brake light comes on randomly. I just replaced rear & front pads & rear drums 10k miles ago, What does this mean? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Alarm Lockout

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 83, 000 MILES

    related to security

    Hi, I have lost the keys to my Ranger that had my one and only alarm key, I have a spare ignition key but I can't turn my engine over without deactivating my alarm. I have found a small reset butt..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Battery Light

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 80, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    The battery light came on the dash, we changed out the battery, it stayed on and died while we were driving. We changed out the alternator the light went off until the next day now it's blinking a..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Black Smoke Sometimes.

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 142, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, black-smoke

    My 2003 ford ranger is spewing out black smoke but only sometimes. When I idle too long at a red light I feel my truck start to shake ad wobble and when I hit the gas it feels like theirs no power a..

  • Ford Ranger Brake Lights Don't Work

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 79, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    My husband's 2003 Ford Ranger's brake lights are not working He has replace the brake on/off switch and checked all the fuses. And also has tried changeing the bulbs with no sucess of fixing the pro..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger CATALYTIC CONVERTS

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 500 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, test

    My truck is showing fault codes PO172 & PO175 the trucks runs ok but can't pass the emmisions test. A muffler shop told me I have 5 convertors on this truck & the cost will be $ 2000, 00 to ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My Check Engine light is on. I pulled the code: it was P2004, intake manifold runner stuck open control bank 1. What is an 'intake runner'? What do I need to fix it? Thanks! @media(max-widt..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 76, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The check engine light came on but the truck seemed to run ok untill yesterday. The battery was dead and it won't rev over 3000rpm while in park or neutral until you drive it, then it runs fine. Als..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light/ Error Code P0171

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 61, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Is there a simple fix to this code or a general fix on Rangers with this code? I live in Germany and really don't have alot of resources. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light On

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Truck runs pretty rough at times I plugged in my code reader and reads out 0303 which is #3 cyl. Misfire detected. Could this be a bad coil? Is there a simple way to check this? Thanks @me..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light Stays ON

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 30, 785 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have had 2 mechanics look under the hood to see why my "check engine" light is on. The last one told me that the computer told him that "P2002 manifold valve is open" but had no idea what that mea..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light Stays On All The...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 170, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have 2 codes, on eof them is P2196 Lack of HO2S-21 Switching, Sensor Indicates Rich. What would cause this problem. I have replaced my 02 sensor twice as well as the ICM. Also I have a P0132 HO2..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Clunk When Coasting In Neutral

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 65, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    When I coast and then brake with the clutch engaged or in neutral I hear a clunking noise within the trasmission. I can feel it thru the shifter. Sometimes this also happens when I accelerate normal..

  • Ford Ranger Codes P0174, P0171, P0172

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 108, 083 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0172

    I use a code reader, and the results are codes P0174, P0171(pending), P0172(pending); also i/m monitors (4 incomplets): Catlyst; evap; 02 snsr; 02 htr. What do I need to do? How can I fix th..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Door Lock Stopped Working

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to body, door, lock, not-working

    Electrical problem 2003 Ford Ranger Engine Size unknown Four Wheel Drive Automatic 60,000 miles Slowly the driver's side door stopped working. It occasionally would not work when I would us..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Door Locks

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 44, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, auto-locking

    Recently the automatic door locks are locking by themselves. This has occurred in cold weather after I have started the car. They have never locked after I get in the car and recently locked me ou..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD Noise In Front End

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    When I accelerate from a complete stop I hear a clunk in the front end, and also feel it in the steering wheel any suggestions please @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Electrical Problem In Steering...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 500 MILES

    related to steering, column

    When the steering column is adjusted down, the turn signals and brake lights will not work. When the column is put back up they work fine. Also, when starting truck, door locks will engage. All t..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Engine Flood

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 162, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    My ranger runs fine and at regular acceleration works great. But when I accelerate rapidly it acts as if it is flooding out at around 40 to 50. I let off accelerator and it returns to normal. @m..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Engine Light

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 67, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The engine lite does not come on but the car seems to be getting hot icould it be a problem with the fuse where can I find the fuse for the check engine lite I do not like driving without it working..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Front End Noises

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 19, 750 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, bump

    A problem with a very noisy front end began about six months ago and is increasing. A very heavy squeek and groan emanates from the front end from almost any irregularity in the road, a little bigg..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Fuel

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 165, 000 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    Driving down the road my truck shuts off! (Acts like lost of fuel). Tow to ford dealer $ 165.00 later no part install, $ 80.00 tow bill and told a reset set button was done! This has happen twice n..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Fuel Filter Removal

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    I tried using the removal tools to remove fuel filter but noticed I can only remove 2 lines and the 3rd line is to close to the filter housing to get the tool under it. Is there a special tool for t..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Fuel Filter Replacement

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 72, 478 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    I am trying to replace the fuel filter on my Ranger. From what I can see, there are no round steel retaining rings in the fuel lines. It appears to have a "U" shaped plastic retaining ring on each ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Fuel Pump Shutoff Switch

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    My truck shut off one day. I reset the fuel shutoff button and it started fine. But it intermittently shuts off again. I reset button and in a couple days the same thing. Thanks Mike @media(m..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Fx4 Level 2. Tail Lights

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

    Fx4 level II, tail lights don't work but flashers, brake lights adn dash lights do. What is my problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, October..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Headlights

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 71, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight

    How do you rep[lace a headlight? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 9:24 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Idle Squeak

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 81, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeak

    My truck has a squeak somewhere in the engine, or somewhere in the front of the vehicle, when it's idling. When I push the gas it goes away. As soon as I get off of the gas pedal the squeak com..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Jerking

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to ignition, plug-wire

    Engine Mechanical problem 2003 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic driving on the road cant past 80 mph it jerks, cant drive with cruse control when it gives gas it jerks drives goo..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger MY TRUCK WONT START??PLEASE HELP

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator

    I started my car this morning and I heard a weird noise. Turns out it was the fan behind the radiator turning.I turn off my car and the fan behind the radiator kept on rotating and the pulley system..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger OD LIGHT FLASHING

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, replace-remove

    I just had my trans rebuilt. The OD light never came on before the trans was rebuilt. Each time I reach between 55-70 MPH the OD starts flashing and stays flashing until I turn off the truck. Once I..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Oil On Gap End Of Spark Plug

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 93, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    I had started noticing a hesitation in performance. So, I changed spark plugs. Spark plug number 3 had oil on the gap end of the spark plug and I am sure this is what was causing the hesitation pro..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Part Removal

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 26, 005 MILES

    related to steering, pump, mount

    I am not able to remove the AirCond. Compressor mounting bracket/with power steering pump I have removed all bolts that I can see and it will not budge. Is there a secret, or a bolt that ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Power Door Lock"s & Power...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 79, 485 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, switch

    It's when any of the power window, power mirror switches are pushed the relay under the dash chatter's like crazy, plus the dome lite go's out, door chime quit's, so far this what I have done, ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Power Steering Pump Replacement

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 63, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, replace-remove

    Can you please tell me how I would change my power steering pump in my 2003 FOrd Ranger? Thanks @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, March 1st, 2010 A..

  • Ford Ranger Turn Signals Not Working

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

    My rear turn signal/hazard light do not flash. I have noticed that all of the lights work when needed-(reverse lights light up and rear drive lights light up), but they do not flash when I turn the..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger RADIATOR

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to engine-cooling, radiator

    Transmission problem 2003 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Manual WILL A 2007 FORD RANGER MANUAL 4 CYL RADIATOR WORK IN A 2003 FORD RANGER MANUAL 4 CYL? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: non..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Relay Location

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 89, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, relay, location

    Where is the wiper relay for the wiper motor, in the power distribution center. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 6:54 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Removing The Stereo System Assembly...

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 123, 000 MILES

    related to interior, radio, replace-remove

    I just purchased a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge. There is a KNOB (that's what the parts list calls it) that has "slipped" lose and fallen inside the dash. It is located on the driver's side on the dash nex..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Repairing A Broken Tailgate Handle

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to body, tailgate, handle

    2003 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic How do you remove the tailgate handle assembly to replace the broken handle? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } }..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Shakes At 65

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 129, 000 MILES

    related to tires, balance

    This truck shakes like the tires are out of balance at around 65 mph. I just had the tires balanced. The ride is smooth at all other speeds. What could cause this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .ad..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Signal Lights

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    Electrical problem 2003 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic my signal lights will work occasionally only @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Speedometer

    2003 FORD RANGER

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

    Engine Mechanical problem 2003 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 70, ooo miles speedometer bounces up and down while the truck is idling @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { disp..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Squeaking/squealing Noise

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 81, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeal

    I noticed a squeaking/squealing noise coming from the pulley on the a/c compressor. The reason I say it from the a/c compressor is because I spray the pulley with WD-40 and the noise stops but if I ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Squealing/Chirping

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeal

    A couple months ago I'd start my truck up on cold days and it'd squeal til it warmed up. I replaced the serpentine belt and this problem went away. NOW it's sqealing/chirping again! This time it's ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Starts But Immediately Stops

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, line

    My girlfriends truck will start and quit about a second later. If you give it some gas then start it, it will crank right up. This has happened twice, both times she filled up with gas. I thought ..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Steering Linkages

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 93, 926 MILES

    related to steering

    Hi took my truck for oil change and was told it needs steering linkages and ball joints being female please give me a fair price to have this work done. Thanks kathy @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Theft Light Flashing

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to security

    After changing corroded battery cables and charging the battery, truck will not crank. Theft light flashes on the dash but when the key is turned it will not turn over. Battery shows good with te..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Whistleing

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 58, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whistle

    Gentlemen, I have a whistle. Sounds like a bird, when I idle. It's not in the the belt system. I took the manifold off, but found nothing. The sound, "a bird" is located in the back under t..

  • Ford Ranger 2003 Ford Ranger Won't Pull Properly Sometime

    2003 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 19, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    My truck drives fine except for at certain times. I drive a mail route and as long as I don't have the air on it takes off fine. When I turn the air on about 30 to 45 minutes later when i'm pulling ..

  • Ford Ranger CAN A FUEL PUMP 'RUN' BUT NOT PUMP?

    FORD RANGER

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

    I have a 2003 2.3L Ford Ranger with only 50k miles and I am having (i believe to be a fuel delivery problem). I was driving fine around 65 to 70 mph on the highway.I then stopped, shut off engine,..

  • Ford Ranger Could This Be A Heater Coil Problem?

    FORD RANGER

    related to ignition, coil

    I have a Ford Ranger 2003 with 39,000 miles. When I first start the truck the wimshield fogs up. I turn on the defrost to clear it and when I turn off the defrost I hear a slight sucking noise. It s..

  • Ford Ranger Oil Pressure Guage Jumping

    FORD RANGER

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

    I have noticed that after a 30 -40 mile freeway travel when I come to a stop my oil pressure gauge starts jumping. Like 1/4 inch up and down. As soon as I hit the gas it returns to normal, never no..

  • Ford Ranger Voltage Gauge Bouncing

    FORD RANGER

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, battery

    2003 Ford Ranger XLT 57,000 Miles. Back in June I had to replace my battery when I came back from out of town and could not get home from a friends house. Now when I have my headlights, running l..

  • Ford Ranger Water Dripping From Muffler

    FORD RANGER

    related to exhaust, muffler, replace-remove

    I have a 2003 Ford Ranger Supra 4.0L 4WD with 84K miles. There is a water type substance (not oil, leaves no residue nor does it burn) dripping very steadily from two holes on the underside of the..

  • Ford Ranger Whining Noise

    FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, whine

    2003 ford ranger, 58,000 miles; 3.0 engine; there is a whining noise coming from the back of the engine. The local ford dealership said there was no problem. I have had a couple of people tell m..

  • Ford Ranger Windshield Washer

    FORD RANGER

    related to body, windshield, washer, not-working

    Ford Ranger, 2003, 20,000 miles, 4.0L engine. Windshield washer quit working. Wipers work fine. Think it may be a fuse but in owners manual, three different fuse configurations are shown. Mi..

  • Ford Ranger Intermittent Startup

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 63, 000 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    I've owned the truck for a month. 2 weeks ago the truck died when I was taking a turn on a smooth road. I had a passenger in the passenger side. The truck would turnover but not start at first. I ke..

  • Ford Ranger Power Steering Leak

    2003 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 184, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, leak

    Oil leak I cannot see the origin but is under the power steering fluid reservoir somewhere. Cannot see from top or bottom. Drips when the engine is cold. Not sure if it drips when hot. @media(ma..

  • Ford Ranger Steering On 2003 Ford Ranger Too Sensitive

    2003 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 134, 000 MILES

    related to steering

    My Ranger's steering is to sensitive. It seems to be like this in all speeds but more so in higher speeds 40~65 mph. It will wonder to one side or the other and is very easy to over-correct. I have ..

  • Ford Ranger Truck Bucks When Trying To Accelerate, Code P1702

    2003 FORD RANGER, 2.1L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1700-p1799, p1702

    I received the error code P1702. When the accelerator is pressed the truck bucks like it is missing. More so when the A/C is running. Some of the bucking can be eliminated by disengaging the over..

2003 Ford Ranger Maintenance and Repair