Three problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 30 mph rear axle broken. It was like running over a speed bump at time it was happening. Dealer has been contacted. The rear axle broke while the consumer was driving causing an accident in which the driver was injured.
Driving at approx 25 mph when axle broke and passenger's tire shotout, causing vehicle to spin out of control and hit a stone wall. Vehicle was not driven in a improper manner. Please provide further information.
Was driving noticed black smoke coming from driver's side left rear wheel. Called dealer and had it towed. Was told by dealer that a defective rear axle aused smoke to enter vehicle.