Two problems related to steering knuckle spindle have been reported for the 1998 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Left wheel broke off and there was a noise due to a spindle breaking,which could have caused loss of vehicle control. Currently the noise has returned. Please provide further information.
Upper ball joint separated from the vehicle causing loss of control and minor collision, rust found outside both the sides of the knuckle and a missing bolt.