10.0

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

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problem #2

Aug 032002

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer states that while driving the vehicle, the rear axle fell off causing damage to the vehicle. Dealer was notified. The consumer's father, a mecahnic, stated that at the arrow, the pin broke, allowing the spider gear shaft to turn about 1/4 rd and allowing the axle to move in and the keeper to fall off, which caused the wheel and 3 ft. Axel to come out.

- Gerald, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jun 231997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Rear end swings after hitting potholes.

- Leesville, LA, USA

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