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2002 Ford Ranger Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026

23Structure:body complaints
6.6%Of all 346 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION28 · 8.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY23 · 6.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION19 · 5.5%
TIRES19 · 5.5%

Share of the 346 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Ford Ranger overview page.

Structure:body complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Ford Ranger have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Ford Ranger: 23 of 346 complaints on file (6.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Ford Ranger have in total?

346 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 43 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.