Four problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling at 35 mph driver heard a loud pop. Then, lost control and hit a cliff. Fire department stated axle had broken. Please provide any further information.
Loud noise in rear right axle causing loss of control and went off I 35 into center medium rolling the pickup across the uncoming line of traffic on to the outside sholder of hyw, total loss of pickup, wheel with tire on it was recovered in medium of hyw , axel was broken at brake drum, wheel and tire still good. All three other wheels and tires are broken and flat.
Side axle housing bent.
Rear axle locked up, causing accident due to loss of control.