10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,200 miles

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problem #5

Mar 152004

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
Vehicle lost power steering while driving 25 or more mph. Vehicle was to the dealer on several occasions, and had the power steering pum/ rack and pinion, and gear box replaced. However, problem recurred.

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

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problem #4

Apr 112004

Ranger

  • 150,000 miles
While driving 65 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle, turning 180 degrees.

- Bulverde, TX, USA

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problem #3

Dec 012000

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
P0wer steering mechanism is malfunctioning, causing steering problems. Considered a road hazard.

- Kegley, WV, USA

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problem #2

Jul 182002

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving there will be a whining noise present and steering wheel will become stiff. Steering has locked up before due to main drive belt breaking. Dealer has replaced power steering pump, but problem still exists. Front brakes needed replacing and the rotors were turned. The tailgate will not unlatch periodically and then comes open by itself. The front rods were out of adjustment.

- Kegley, WV, USA

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problem #1

Oct 172001

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was in an accident and air bags didnot deploy. While driving on a clear day vehicle hit a road sign, causing vehicle to rollover. Vehicle was totaled. Had not contacted dealer as of yet.

- Cotulla, TX, USA

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