2002 Ford Ranger vs 2004 Ford Ranger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Ranger | 2004 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 346 | 404 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 15–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 37 | 189 |
| Structure | 49 | 46 |
| Power Train | 61 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 19 |
| Suspension | 36 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 17 |
| Tires | 29 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 45 | 52 |
| Stalling | 18 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
2002 Ford Ranger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.