1999 Ford Ranger TSBs

301 manufacturer communications for the 1999 Ford Ranger sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1999 Ranger problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

301Communications

What the bulletins cover

Transmission & drivetrain75 bulletins
Engine59 bulletins
Electrical26 bulletins
Visibility & wipers21 bulletins
Suspension17 bulletins
Brakes & stability15 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 301 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Engine CSP-08B01 May 16, 2008

FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND.

Transmission & drivetrain 030508 April 1, 2005

FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD.

Transmission & drivetrain 042107 December 13, 2004

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

Suspension 042419 December 13, 2004

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS.

Transmission & drivetrain 04237 November 29, 2004

DRIVESHAFT THUMP CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

Transmission & drivetrain 04217 November 1, 2004

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

Suspension 17777 May 1, 2004

REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE.

Transmission & drivetrain 02138 November 10, 2003

LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001.

Electrical 03203 October 13, 2003

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM.

Steering 17254 October 1, 2003

CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED.

Electrical 03181 September 15, 2003

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

Transmission & drivetrain 03148 July 21, 2003

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED.

Service bulletin 0398 May 12, 2003

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457.

Transmission & drivetrain 0358 March 17, 2003

FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

Transmission & drivetrain 0332 February 17, 2003

THUMP TYPE NOISE/VIBRATION HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

Transmission & drivetrain 030302 February 1, 2003

DRIVESHAFT - THUMP/CLUNK HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

Transmission & drivetrain 03048 January 5, 2003

THUMP/CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP ON CERTAIN 4X4 SUPER CAB EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND STEEL DRIVESHAFT.

Wheels & tires 16510 January 1, 2003

P225/70R15 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIRE CUPPING/FEATHERING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES OF THE FRONT TIRES. OASIS.

Body & structure 02232 November 25, 2002

FRAME MOUNTED FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS SERVICE KIT.

Engine 02221 November 11, 2002

ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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