10.0

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

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problem #5

Mar 052001

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front suspension design defect prevents the cross camber from being adjusted within manufacturers specified tolerence during front end alignment resulting in rapid wear to the outside edge and sidewall of the front tires at highway speeds, causing roaring noise and unstable steering wheel, all four tires have been replaced and a front alignment has been performed but both have failed to correct the problem. Nlm

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

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problem #4

Mar 302000

Ranger

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Clarklake, MI, USA

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problem #3

May 271997

Ranger

  • miles
On several occasions vehicle experienced a grinding / dragging noise, due to front suspension failure. However the front shocks were replaced, due to leaking. Also the sway bar experienced failure, which was replaced.

- Wheeling, WV, USA

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problem #2

Jul 101997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
A problem in the front end is causing the vehicle to pull to the left while driving, resulting in premature tire wear. Cause unknown.

- Stockton, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 091996

Ranger

  • miles
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to one side.

- Fraser, MI, USA

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