2006 Ford Ranger engine problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Ford Ranger — 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

share of all complaints

90,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The vehicle will quit running when I am driving it, you can be driving at fifty mile and hour band then it quit running.took it to ford they say there no recall and they cant find anything wrong but there is something wrong it will just quit running with no warning.”
filed Mar 26, 2019
“Sitting at a stop light engine started running rough the check engine light was flashing. I took off and it was not running well and couldn't get speed going until around a 1/4 mile down the road. It has happened several times always at idle speeds, once I get it moving and go up to highway speeds…”
filed Nov 6, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb
06166 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2007
Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt
06116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006