Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 1999 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the frame rust (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (19 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Bumper problems |
I was driving was about 20 mph and hit a small pot hole. I heard a loud pop bang noise and the left side of truck dropped about 2 or 3 inches. I thought the front end fell off. The frame is rusted so bad you can punch holes is the frame with a screw driver, the driver side torsion bar has collapsed Read details...
When washing the truck I noticed a crack in the left rear frame just aft of the forward leaf spring shackle. Vertical crack approx, 6" long and separating, frame severely rusted while the rest of the body has minimal rust. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and detected that the rear portion of the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated the rear passenger and driver side shackles and brackets were fractured and would Read details...