1997 Ford Ranger transmission problems
The 1997 Ford Ranger has 44 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
44
Transmission complaints
8%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“LOUD NOISE IN REAR RIGHT AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND WENT OFF I 35 INTO CENTER MEDIUM ROLLING THE PICKUP ACROSS THE UNCOMING LINE OF TRAFFIC ON TO THE OUTSIDE SHOLDER OF HYW, TOTAL LOSS OF PICKUP, WHEEL WITH TIRE ON IT WAS RECOVERED IN MEDIUM OF HYW , AXEL WAS BROKEN AT BRAKE DRUM, WHEEL AND…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Ford Ranger have?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 1997 Ford Ranger transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.