2018 Bison Ranger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2017-05-17 · campaign 17V325000 · 192 vehicles
Defect: Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bison Horse Trailers, models Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss and Trail Hand. These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If a trailer does not have the correct label, the users may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bison will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2017. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9011.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2018-09-13 · Bison TSB 081418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
refrigerators that were placed in the slide out may not have been installed with the cooling fan. this could cause the refrigerator not to cool properly.
What owners report
2019-08-13 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2018 bison ranger. the contact stated that the wiring at the gooseneck hitch had become undone, the oven does not function, and there was a fuel odor inside the living quarters. in addition, the refrigerator did not cool as designed, the shower door fractured off the hinges, the hydraulic jack lift caused the trailer to sway …”
2019-04-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 200 mi“dear ford, sir i'm elan just 1 month ago bought new model ford ranger 2.0l xlt + automatic. the salesman and girls telling this model is engine capacity is 2.0l and 10 speed gearbox transmission better efficiency and so on.... but if i have a proven track records written that my previous model ford ranger t6 2.2 xlt is more fuel consumption is sa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.