10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jan 282002

Ranger

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Clanton, AL, USA

problem #5

Dec 202000

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Shermansdale, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 062000

Ranger

  • miles
While driving on hwy 302, lost control of vehicle and crossed turning lane and two lanes of oncoming traffic when vehicle pulled to left. Left wheel came completely off and took brakes and steering capacity with it. Side-swiped another vehicle, jumped curb and slid more than 50 ft. Before coming to rest just top-side of a deep drainage ditch. Insurance investigators say steering arm knuckle was defective. Have contacted Ford via voice mail--have not had my call returned. Please help!

- Walls, MS, USA

problem #3

Sep 062000

Ranger

  • miles
While driving on hwy 302, lost control of vehicle and crossed turning lane and two lanes of oncoming traffic when vehicle pulled to left. Left wheel came completely off and took brakes and steering capacity with it. Side-swiped another vehicle, jumped curb and slid more than 50 ft. Before coming to rest just top-side of a deep drainage ditch. Insurance investigators say steering arm knuckle was defective. Have contacted Ford via voice mail--have not had my call returned. Please help!

- Walls, MS, USA

problem #2

Mar 212000

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and steering: Spindle: Knuckle came off, lost control of vehicle, and side swiped another vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did deploy. One injury was sustained.

- Elmendorf, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 172000

Ranger

  • miles
While driving approximately 10mph spindle broke & lost control of vehicle. Hit a parked vehicle. Highway patrolman indicated spindle was defective. Vehicle towed to dealership.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA