10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jun 212005

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There was tread separation on all four tires. The tire manufacturer prorated the price to replace the tires. The left front tire was replaced on 6-21-05 and the other three were replaced on 7-26-05. While driving above 35 mph the consumer heard thumping noises and the steering wheel shook.

- Frackville, PA, USA

problem #1

Feb 102004

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer's wife was driving up a hill in Arizona at 70-75 mph and heard a noise coming from the rear tire. Later, discovered that driver's side rear tires tread came off. This caused the vehicle to skid and flip over. Both consumer and wife sustained injuries.

- El Mirage, AZ, USA