The rear frame rusted so bad the bumper fell off and the frame actually cracked. This is a common issue with the late 1990s & early 2000s Ford Ranger, I do not understand why this isn't a recall yet as is it very dangerous. This happened on the highway. The front end frame, engine and all the components work flawlessly while the rear frame is just crumbling in rust.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

The frame has rusted so bad it has completely separated from the body. The Ranger frame rusting is a known problem but it has not been recalled like the Toyota Takoma has been.

- Eastpointe, MI, USA

The frame is rotted and broken on both side in the rear

- Peabody, MA, USA

I noticed that there was significantly more rust than there should be. There are places where the frame has rusted through. It is a major safety concern. I researched the issue and found several others with the same concern. I also found that Toyota has previously recalled several vehicles for the same issue.

- State Center, IA, USA

Rear frame has rusted through. Rear driver side spring mount has rusted and broken from the frame. Rear bumper mounts and spare tire mounts are rusted out. Vehicle was stationary when problem was discovered.

- Cortland, IL, USA

These are pictures of the frame on my Ranger. The frame is rusting out and it only has 76,619 miles on it. My mechanic found this when I was having the brake line repaired and he lifted the truck.

- New Franklin, OH, USA

Takata recall. My vehicle was stationary when I got to work I nothing my rear bumper fell off with no given warning and I didn't hear it hit the ground I got home and looked under the frame and noticed the whole frame was rotten away and is not safe to drive

- Waycross, GA, USA

I purchased a used 2001 Ford Ranger, went to have it inspected and there was severe rust underneath of the frame to the point the inspector said it was highly dangerous to be driving my vehicle around. Would like to know if there was any recalls for the trucks frame underneath? will provide pictures if needed.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

I bought this truck used. This is the first vehicle that I've had the frame rust out. I just had some work done to the truck and my mechanic said that a chunk of the frame fell off when he lifted the truck to do work to the brake lines. I've already had welding work done to the truck right after I bought it because it wasn't disclosed that the frame was rusting out. This has been an on going issue. The attached image is from when I had the welding work done the first time.

- New Franklin, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving 25 mph over a railroad track, the spare tire loosened from the vehicle without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road, looked underneath, and noticed nothing but rust where the frame for the spare tire was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,092.

- York Spring, PA, USA

The salt on the roads rusted the frame horribly causing holes and weak points through the body.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

All 4 rear shackles have been replaced due to rusting away. Also driverside rear shock where it attaches frame rusted off. The bed has rusted off of the front 2 bed mounts

- Campbellsport, WI, USA

2001 Ford Ranger frame is rusted out bad. There should be a recall on this since so many people are having the same problem. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for making a vehicle that the frame only lasts 15 to 17 years!

- Delta, PA, USA

Body frame rusted to the point I noticed the bumper was hanging down on drivers side, as I looked under the truck in my driveway I had seen the shackle was broken and the plate over the spare tire was cracked which could have cause the tire to fall out from under the truck or bumper which was not connected on drivers side because of rust also frame had to be repaired these are the repairs I had done, replaced rear frame section from rear axle snubbers to bumper, replaced rear shackles-replaced right side rear frame shackle mount repaired crossmember for gas tank right side-repair right front frame rail round contro; arm to trans crossmember cost with labor $973.69

- Deerfield, OH, USA

Chassis is severely rusted. You can break chunks of metal off with bare hands.both rear shock mounts have rusted off. Straps that hold gas tank have rusted through. Cross member holding tranny is severely rusted. Gas tank fill tube is severely rusted gas vapor return tube rusted off. Whole chassis. The whole frame is so rusted I am afraid to drive the truck. Truck only has 155,000 on it and has always been maintained (have all service records)

- Medford, NY, USA

Frame is rusting away. Both rear shock mounts. Gas tank holding straps. Both chasis rails are rusting away with big chunks of steel falling off. Trans cross member rusting away

- Medford, NY, USA

Frame has excessive rust/corrosion.

- Manhasset, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. Upon inspection, the contact was informed that the vehicle frame experienced severe corrosion. As a result, the vehicle was no longer operable. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Salina, PA, USA

Frame is rusted badly at points where control arm connects to frame and cross members where holds gas tank. Body is in perfect condition and only issue is in the frame. It's unsafe to drive any longer. If control arm breaks off the frame could cause serious injury or death to passengers and others on highway.

- Millers Creek, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving, one of the vehicle's spare tires and half of the rear bumper detached from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the front frame was rotted. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the front frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Barnegat, NJ, USA