Two problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 keeper to fall off, which caused the wheel and 3 ft. Axel to come out .
Rear end swings after hitting potholes.