2004 Ford Ranger XLT
1FTZR15E14PB19230
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Ford Ranger XLT (VIN 1FTZR15E14PB19230). Beige, pickup, 4.0L 6-cyl 207 hp, gasoline. 105,126 mi reported. Registered in Mn. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2004 Ford Ranger.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 Ford Ranger.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 404 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Ranger, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 4 involved a crash 🚑 3 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 404
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Ford Ranger.
TIRES
After driving for 45 minutes on smooth highway, my front driver's side tire blew while I was going 75mph. Had I been closer to the vehicle I had just passed, there could have easily been a bad wreck as I had little control of the vehicle. I was fortunately able to pull over and slam on my brakes safely. The tires have under 40,000 miles on them and showed no…
NHTSA ODI #11723344UNKNOWN OR OTHER
since 2020 i have owned this ford ranger edge and have replaced drivers side exterior door handle 4 times, interior drivers side door handle 2 times and exterior passenger door handle 2 times. they keep breaking at the clip on the left side. It has been so bad that i actually had drivers side interior and exterior door handles break and could not get in on d…
NHTSA ODI #11700239AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving on the highway in rainy weather at 60 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road. The contact stated that she could not recount what happened moments after she drove off the road; she did recall that she pulled up to a stop sign and her air bags had deployed. The poli…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11700319AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V788000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
NHTSA ODI #11662752ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
I dropped the vehicle off in April, Bought it off facebook marketplace in March. Since then, I have dropped the vehicle off at Big Star Ford in Pearland texas, and it has been there until today [XXX]. They FINALLy called me to tell me they cannot get parts for this 2017, or the 2023 recall that must be performed, and that I was "Free to come pick my vehicle …
NHTSA ODI #11617499AIR BAGS
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NHTSA ODI #11577270AIR BAGS
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NHTSA ODI #11577407AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V0810000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
NHTSA ODI #11556470+ 396 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1FTZR15E14PB19230 valid?
1FTZR15E14PB19230 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2004 Ford Ranger.
Does the 2004 Ford Ranger have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Ford Ranger. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2004 Ford Ranger?
Comparable 2004 Ford Ranger listings run roughly $1,900–$6,995, typically around $4,745 (from 93 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Ford Ranger get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Ford Ranger at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21 highway).
Data last checked 18 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.