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1999 Ford Ranger transmission problems

The 1999 Ford Ranger has 74 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

74

Transmission complaints

8%

Share of year

7

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Related recalls

99V204000TransmissionJuly 28, 1999 · 326 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence

IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 1999 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 74 complaints about the 1999 Ford Ranger transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Ford Ranger transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 99V204000.

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.