Three problems related to structure have been reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear of truck is rotting away to nothing. Had the rear of the frame plated a few years ago where the shackle brackets bolt on. Now I noticed one of the fuel tank straps hanging. The crossmember that holds it is rotted away to nothing. Took the truck to my mechanic. He called me after about an hour & told me the truck was junk. The whole frame & crossmembers from the cab back are rusted horribly. He told me not to even drive the truck because it wasn't safe.
When it rains gallons of water comes through the right front door, though the dashboard, down the floor board. This could result in an electrical system fire. The dealership indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer would repair the vehicle.
Running boards are unsafe. They are located too far under the vehicle, making them very awkward and dangerous to use, forcing the occupant to twist their ankle to enter the vehicle. When exiting the vehicle, they are not visible from the interior, forcing the occupant to guess where they are, which makes them useless and dangerous. Because the steps are not visible from inside the vehicle, small children can easily miss the step and fall from the vehicle.