Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

While driving 55 mph vehicle lost control and rolled over. As a result, the roof crushed in and broke the driver's neck. Vehicle was considered a total loss.   Read details...

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. While traveling 10 mph attempting a left hand turn the contact noticed that the steering wheel would no longer respond causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

While goimg down hill and around a curve heard a loud noise from rear and felt back of truck move side ways. A short time after, another loud noise from rear and rear of truck dropped low . I lost control and went onto shoulder and slowed down was able to recover and at slow speed went home.   Read details...


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