Steering Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering linkages (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Ford Ranger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Wheel problems
2
Steering Linkages problems
1
Steering problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

The Steering Wheel problem

I brought my 2001 Ford Ranger in for it's annual new york inspection. The inspector pointed out that the frame was dangerously weak due to rust by the rear shackle brackets which the leaf spring is attached to. I had these brackets replaced a few years early because one rusted out and broke.   Read details...

The Steering Linkages problem

Nut came off tie rod and tie rod disengaged from passenger side front wheel while pulling up to my house, one mile after getting off the freeway.   Read details...

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact noticed that parts of both the right and left side of the steering wheel were melted. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.   Read details...


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