Wheel Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1996 Ford Ranger.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Ranger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
1
Wheel Rim problems
1
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Wheel problem #1

Driver front alloy wheel cracked in half, which almost cause a crash. The driver experienced difficulty in controlling the vehicle. The wheel cut in half like a sliced bagel.

Wheel Rim problem #2

While pulling away from a stop front wheels : rim base on driver's side split right down the middle, causing front end of truck to fall to the ground. Truck was towed to dealership. Rim will be replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.

Wheel Bolts problem #3

Whel bolts: nuts came loose from housing, causing tire to loosen.


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