1.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
168,050 miles

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problem #4

Oct 152020

Ranger

  • 200,000 miles
My 96 Ford Ranger has tremendous frame rot on the drive side at the front of the spring shackles. Someone had sprayed rhino liner like material on the rot to cover it up or to try to make it hold. The rest of the frame is in outstanding condition except for it being almost broken into at the gas tank strap and front shackles. I have replaced every front end part on this truck thinking it was in the front suspension. When driving it runs out of line from the rear and the frame is starting to bend.

- Winchester, KY, USA

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problem #3

Jul 312017

Ranger

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to extensive rust on the frame of the vehicle. The independent mechanic stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

- Malta, NY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 152016

Ranger

  • 219,200 miles
The whole underbody and frame is rusted and rotted. The leaf spring shackles have rusted and rotted away.

- Mays Landing, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jul 182011

Ranger

  • 129,000 miles
Extensive rust deterioration on structural frame members which is spreading rapidly. Various locations. I'm very concerned about the right side rear leaf spring mount breaking loose while in motion. The remainder of the truck is in generally good condition. When I bought it from the original owner 7/11, some frame brackets had been replaced, but the frame appeared sound. Vehicle was stationary.

- East Nassau, NY, USA

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