Front Suspension Problems of Ford Ranger

While turning, the consumer would hear a loud popping noise/heavy vibration coming from the front end. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.

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While driving there was vibration in the front end of vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. The vehilce was in drive with the consumer's foot on the brake when the vehicle begune to violently shake.

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Consumer states tires are wearing prematurely due to front end suspension. Dealer notified.

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Consumer stated that front end is wearing. Dealer notified.

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I own a 99 Ford Ranger that has a problem of excessive outerwear on the right front tire. I've replaced the tire twice and tried to have the vehicle aligned by big o tire in vallejo, CA. I was told that every other Ford requires an after market camber kit installation in order to perform a front-end alignment. I visited wilson-cornelius Ford in vallejo, who confirmed that it is a common problem. I called Ford's customer service who was no help, because the three year manufacturer warrantee has expired. Additional, Ford refuses to look at the vehicle at their own expense. I content that this is a manufacturer defect and should be repaired at Ford's expense. On the positive side, I was able to purchase a camber kit (part # fmc f5tz3b236a), which are merely two identical specially designed bolts that cost $41. 98/each. This just does not seem right, nor should one expect to incur costs to make a vehicle adhere to a manufacturer specification. Please help. Thank you.

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Front end knocks at idle speed. Took to dealer 3 times they say it is characteristic for this make & model. Called Ford, took truck back to dealer again that is when they called it characteristic. But told dealer & Ford just started doing this. Both said they were going to do nothing, noise still there. All I want is it fixed, I feel it is not normal for any car/truck to have front end knock at idle speed. *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******769320.

Consumer states before now, the vehicle shuttered on the passenger side while driving from 35 mph up to 50 mph. Now the vehicle shuttered severely all over when driving at any given speed. This condition has caused excessive front wear on the tire. Dealer and manufacturer were notified and both informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this issue and fill out the questionnaire.

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Vehicle is pulling to the right side. Right/front tire feels as if it is going to buckle up under vehicle. Please provide any further information.

A piece of tire flew off and made a loud thud sound in the wheel-well. Tire then began to fly apart while driving at 65mph. Truck began to swerve off the road when I began to apply the brakes. Tire came off the rim before we could stop. Bell Ford and firestone dealer told me the tire was not under warranty as it happened while I was driving the vehicle. They called it a "road hazard. " "hazardous tires" would be more accurate. Another couple brought in a tire just like ours with the same problem. We were both turned away. We have replaced all five tires on the vehicle because of the nature of the situation and the danger we felt. I have had flat tires on the freeway before, but I have never had a tire disintegrate into hundreds of pieces or come off the rim like that. Please advice NHTSA of poor quality of this firestone product which Ford motor company uses on their new vehicles. Thank you for your help to the comsumers. (dot number: 027476 tiresize: 70r15).

Defective part found during routine state inspection. Dealer declined replacement under warrenty due to > 3 years. Service technician diagnosed design defects which should result in recall. No safety defect listed.

While driving vehicle would wander from side to side in traffic. Would happen at same speed. Problem was intermittent.

Front end was misaligned. Dealer could not align vehicle correctly.

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While driving over a ditch or a drop off a loud popping noise is heard.

Flat tire while driving-no obvious cause of failure-I checked for nails, etc. Found none. ( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 ).

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highwayand heard a rattling noise. Vehicle started vibrating and the right rear tire was flat . There were two injuries. Firestone wilderness at 225/70/r15.

Single truck rollover. Driver ejected and killed instantly. (dot number: vd70 tiresize: p255/70r15).

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

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While driving hit a bump and lost control, took to dealer, and they could not duplicate the problem. One month later, problem occurred again. Took to dealer again they said wheels were pulling to the left. Dealer told consumer to take some weight out the truck. Consumer said if going over a speed bump entire car shakes uncontrollably.

Front end alignment will require installation of additional parts ($250 worth) which are included on most other cars & trucks but omitted on this $23,000 truck, and not included in "warranty coverage".

While driving over bumps the vehicle jumps to the left side severly which may result a crash. Also front tires are having abnormal wear and tear. Dealer is aware of the problem, but cannot determine the cause or have a solution for the problem. Please provide further information.

Cab shakes side to side. Source seems to be front drive train.

While driving on a flat, straight surface, heard a click under vehicle. Vehicle swerved to the right losing control, resulting in a clash/injuries. Vehicle was totaled.

While driving 45-50 vehicle vibrates very hard which may cause loss of control. Dealer replaced part of transmission/tires, but won't replace wheel which may be causing the problem. Please provide further information.

Front end alignment is out, but must purchase additional kits to be put on before alinement can be set correctly. Should have been told about this. Now cost of repair is est $120. Most people can not afford that at one time and will drive on misalined front end which can be a big saftely issue.

Vehicle had firestone wilderness tires on it, four tires were warped. When driving at highway speed vehicle shook and pulled, vehicle became hard to control when at high speeds. Dealer was contacted.

While driving in a parking lot and making a left without warning front end of the truck malfunctioned. Investigator from Ford investigated vehicle, stating that malfunction resulted in the manufacturing of the truck and not the driver.

Consumer noticed a problem with front end suspension, there was a possibility that vehicle was out of alignment. Problem has caused excessive wear of front tires. Also, vibration in front end when driving over 60 mph. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem after a diagnostic check.

Front end keeps wearing out tires ever 2500 miles suspension comes loose severe vibration in front end tire choping again dealer has had for 22 days and 6 times fixing front end suspension still not fixed( dot number: tire size: 205-75-15 ).

Front tires wear improperly due to possible front end alignment problems. Yh.

While traveling up hill and making turns consumer noticed steering wheel vibrating. Dealer has been contacted. Dealer encouraged consumer to put more miles on vehicle. Vehicle has rough idle when waiting for a light or a stop sign, it doesn't matter if it is in gear or not.

Original equipment on 1998, Ford, Ranger with 23,000 miles, tire size p235/70r16, dot vn0811u. All 4 tires had worn out from inside and going towards the outside causing front end to come out of alignment. Tires should have lasted 50,000 miles.

Shocks were wore out at 12000 miles causing tires to chat as you drove down the road, dealer replaced shocks and rotated tires shocks went out again at 15000 miles now waiting to have them replaced again one shock is leaking oil.

A problem in the front end is causing the vehicle to pull to the left while driving, resulting in premature tire wear. Cause unknown.