Table 1 shows ten common suspension related problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (three problems).
My 96 Ford Ranger has tremendous frame rot on the drive side at the front of the spring shackles. Someone had sprayed rhino liner like material on the rot to cover it up or to try to make it hold. The rest of the frame is in outstanding condition except for it being almost broken into at the gas Read details...
Consumer made an appointment at dealer's to repair coil spring that had to be aligned. But, could not be possible where consumer had to use cups to raise spring and try to fix problem. Read details...
The consumer states that while driving the vehicle, the rear axle fell off causing damage to the vehicle. Dealer was notified. The consumer's father, a mecahnic, stated that at the arrow, the pin broke, allowing the spider gear shaft to turn about 1/4 rd and allowing the axle to move in and the Read details...