10.0

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

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problem #2

Dec 252001

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving 55-60 mph steering suddenly jerked vehicle to the right. Consumer was unable to steer vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, it was determined that right spindle had broken. Part was replaced.

- Cummings, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 222000

Ranger

  • miles
Dry spindles and ball joint bearings, mechanic put pickup on jack said " we wre lucky we didnt wreck" tire leaned outward, eventulay would have fallen off.--

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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