10.0

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

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problem #5

Jun 212004

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 5 mph two bolts which held the steering box broke. As a result, the steering pump failed, and vehicle was inoperable. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician replaced the bolts and the steering pump at consumer's expense of $458. The steering box snapped when consumer was about to move from a stop sign.

- Somers, CT, USA

problem #4

Feb 012002

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While making a slow turn steering went out, consumer was able to turn steering wheel, but vehicle did not respond. Dealer determined two bolts in steering box had broken.

- Supply, NC, USA

problem #3

Dec 081999

Ranger

  • miles
Bolts holding steering gearbox in place either broke or fell out, causing nearly complete loss of steering. Almost hit guardrail on expressway entrance ramp.

- Shippensburg, PA, USA

problem #2

Aug 071999

Ranger

  • miles
Due to defective steering gear box, steering became inoperative, almost causing a collision.

- New Santon, PA, USA

problem #1

Jan 061998

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering gear box that's bolted to frame came loose. Bolts backed out of frame. Took to dealer & replaced 1 bolt & 3 lock washers.

- Louisville, KY, USA