5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,621 miles

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problem #3

May 022006

Ranger 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,864 miles
: the contact stated while driving at any speed a squeaking noise came from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the upper and lower control arms, tie rods and bearings were replaced.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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problem #2

Dec 191997

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left front ball joint fell off due to missing screw during manufacturing. Mjs

- Ponce, PR, USA

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problem #1

Jun 301998

Ranger

  • miles
Upper and lower control arms are loud and make alot of noise while going over bumps or slowing down at any speed. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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