4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,333 miles

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problem #3

Nov 172017

Ranger

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact noticed that parts of both the right and left side of the steering wheel were melted. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-424-9393 and asked the contact to call NHTSA. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

- Excelsior Springs, MS, USA

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problem #2

May 152001

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Whenever vehicle runs over a bump or a pothole it causes rear end to kick to the right or to the left. Dealer replaced front and rear shock, some improvements were made, but the problem still occurs. Consumer states that the vehicle oversteers when pressure is applied like during a turn, the problem seems to only occur when the left side of the vehicle hits a bump. Engine light illuminated.

- Rolla, MO, USA

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problem #1

Apr 072001

Ranger

  • miles
When the vehicle hits small pothole or bump the steering wheel and vehicle wander badly causing loss of control.

- Denver, CO, USA

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