New Ranger broke on buddy

[straycat]

One of buddies bought a new 2011 4x4 Ranger 4 months ago. He called me twice this week to let me know what has been going on with his truck. I think it is the Sport but can't remember. Nice blue color with supercab 4 door style. It has broke on him 7 times already. 4x4 won't engage, motor sputters, cuts off and on, rear end broke on the highway, a/c went out and the oil pan gasket had to be replaced. The rear brake light on the right side was not working. Right passenger door hinge broke after the third day he owned it. Of course, it is under warranty, but he is so pissed. I told him to buy the thing when he told me what he was lookikng at. He loves my Ranger and has driven mine several times and wanted a smaller truck for a change. He wants to lift it later and add some taller tires.
Now he hates the thing. I told him to see what Ford says and get the issues corrected and maybe it will never break again. His older F150 never had any issues with over 150,000 miles and he just wanted a smaller truck since he retired from his landscape company and needed a bigger truck at the time. I feel bad about it breaking down so much since I told him to buy it. Not too many of my buddies with newer Rangers have had this much trouble. They all decided to buy a Ranger when they saw how my Ranger was never broke and always in good shape and just runs so good. They loved the way mine handles with the lift and the looks of the Ranger. They all got rid of larger trucks (Ford, Dodge, Chevy) since that did not need a larger truck anymore. Most have not had any issues and some had minor 4x4 troubles and a motor issue (spark plug going out or plug wire went bad). Something minor. I have several buddies who have begged me to sell them my Ranger but I won't give it up. I love my Ranger!!

 

[03ranger30]

Maybe its just a lemon

 

[GEARS]

Maybe its just a lemon

Sounds like it. My '11 Sport has been flawless.

 

[03ranger30]

I have had zero problems with my truck except for the stuff that I have done to it (knock on wood)

 

[06RangerXLT]

sounds exactly like a lemon. I'd get it exchanged. eventually ford will inquire, and want to find out why so much if happening. but how on earth do you break a door hinge? did he do the proper "break" in on the truck? LOL just kidding.

Hopefuly he gets it fixed up. Ive yet to have any problems with my ranger, other then a thermostat getting stuck open last winter.

 

[hopster]

i can't remember the last time i did any waranty work on a ranger.

 

[straycat]

sounds exactly like a lemon. I'd get it exchanged. eventually ford will inquire, and want to find out why so much if happening. but how on earth do you break a door hinge? did he do the proper "break" in on the truck? LOL just kidding.

Hopefuly he gets it fixed up. Ive yet to have any problems with my ranger, other then a thermostat getting stuck open last winter.

Haaaa lol that's good, Bro!!!

 

[doorgunner]

Tell him that I said to go into the showroom...demand to see the owner or at least the general manager........


THROW AN OFFICIAL DOORGUNNER FIT FOR 10 MINUTES.....(red face eyes buldging arms flailing a little foam in the corner of your mouth urinating on yourself is a nice touch-act like you don't know that you did it)


and tell them you're just getting warmed up unless they exchange the truck...


works for me.......(but I have had practice)

 

[straycat]

I did a search on Ranger (Ford) recalls for the 2011 and other years of our Rangers. Nothing bad for the 2011 so far, just the lighting issues:

Recall ID # 88637 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Full Details
Recall Date JUL 13, 2011
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Model Affected Ranger
Potential Units Affected 26715

Recall Date:JUL 13, 2011Model Affected:2011 Ford RangerSummary:FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.Consequences:NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.RemedyEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.Potential Units Affected:26715Notes:FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 88638 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Full Details
Recall Date JUL 13, 2011
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Model Affected Ranger
Potential Units Affected 26715


2010 Ranger recall fire hazard (fuel orderleak) http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/03/recall-alert-2010-ford-ranger-2011-f-series.html



Recall for several year of Ranger: http://www.mycarstats.com/reports/ford/ranger/1999/recalls.aspx

Recall for various years as well http://www.lemonfree.com/notices.php?make=Ford&model=Ranger

 

[03ranger30]

Tell him that I said to go into the showroom...demand to see the owner or at least the general manager........


THROW AN OFFICIAL DOORGUNNER FIT FOR 10 MINUTES.....(red face eyes buldging arms flailing a little foam in the corner of your mouth urinating on yourself is a nice touch-act like you don't know that you did it)


and tell them you're just getting warmed up unless they exchange the truck...


works for me.......(but I have had practice)

haha I repped you for that one

 

[mp3deviant721]

He's got a lemon.

 

[Redneck_Ranger]

Vehicles have some flaws in them. Like mine... My 01 was beaten to hell and back and I had to put about 6 grand worth of work into it in 9 months. But that shouldn't happen on a brand new truck. I'd say get it fixed, sell it, and go get another Ranger lol

 

[straycat]

I told him to do the Doorgunner thing, but he said with his luck they won't really fix anything, just pretend it is fixed and hand it back...lol. He is going back this Friday to pick up the truck. He told me today that the manager gave him a 2011 Raptor to use (maybe they are trying to get him to buy it). He said that there is some policy with some dealerships that if you have a new vehicle and have too many major issues they are supposed to let you have another? I remember years ago I worked for a Chevy dealership and if a customer had way too many major issues on a new vehicle they would get them another one. But that was a long time ago.....not sure with this in today's market. Well, have to wait until Friday to see what is going to happen.......