Wheel Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Ranger

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

Wheel Rim problem #1

A rock was caught between tire and rim , causing alloy rim to crack. Dealer / msnufacturer were not notified. Rim available for analysis. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Wheel problem #2

Wheel bearings keep going out on front tires becoming a real issue and hazard and safety they lock up on road and have gotten slides off road. Afraid it will be worse next time. They have gone out three times and been replaced. They are going out again and fear for our safety but this is our only vehicle for work anapappointments need this truck. Please help. I don't have the money to keep replacing but love this truck.


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