Example carCar diagnostics for a 2002 Ford Ranger
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Ford Ranger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Ford Ranger for car diagnostics
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2002 Ford Ranger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,658 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Ranger
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 346 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (64), vehicle speed control (51) and structure (49). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 07V336000 | 2007-08-03 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. |
| 02V035000 | 2002-02-04 | power train:driveline:differential unit | ON SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FX4 PACKAGE, THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE COULD FRACTURE UNDER A HIGH TORQUE EVENT SUCH AS WHEN CUSTOMERS ACCELERATE RAPIDLY FROM A STOP OR WHEN A SPINNING TIRE SUDDENLY GAINS TRACTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Ranger
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Ford Ranger: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Ranger
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Ranger. Power comes from the 2.3L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
What we arrange
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
What to ask
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Next step
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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