Frame Rust problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

Rear frame has rusted through. Rear driver side spring mount has rusted and broken from the frame. Rear bumper mounts and spare tire mounts are rusted out. Vehicle was stationary when problem was discovered .

These are pictures of the frame on my Ranger. The frame is rusting out and it only has 76,619 miles on it. My mechanic found this when I was having the brake line repaired and he lifted the truck.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While driving 25 mph over a railroad track, the spare tire loosened from the vehicle without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road, looked underneath, and noticed nothing but rust where the frame for the spare tire was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,092.

2001 Ford Ranger frame is rusted out bad. There should be a recall on this since so many people are having the same problem. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for making a vehicle that the frame only lasts 15 to 17 years!.

Body frame rusted to the point I noticed the bumper was hanging down on drivers side, as I looked under the truck in my driveway I had seen the shackle was broken and the plate over the spare tire was cracked which could have cause the tire to fall out from under the truck or bumper which was not connected on drivers side because of rust also frame had to be repaired these are the repairs I had done, replaced rear frame section from rear axle snubbers to bumper, replaced rear shackles-replaced right side rear frame shackle mount repaired crossmember for gas tank right side-repair right front frame rail round contro; arm to trans crossmember cost with labor $973. 69.

Frame is rusting away. Both rear shock mounts. Gas tank holding straps. Both chasis rails are rusting away with big chunks of steel falling off. Trans cross member rusting away.

Frame is rusted badly at points where control arm connects to frame and cross members where holds gas tank. Body is in perfect condition and only issue is in the frame . It's unsafe to drive any longer. If control arm breaks off the frame could cause serious injury or death to passengers and others on highway.

Frame has excessive rust/corrosion.

Back half of frame rust out crossmembers and gas tank bracket. Becomes unsafe.

Serious structural frame rust affecting areas related to suspension (shocks, brackets/shackles of leaf spring) while the rest of the truck, including the body is generally unaffected by any serious rust.

Rusty frame,.

All 4 rear shackles have been replaced due to rusting away. Also driverside rear shock where it attaches frame rusted off. The bed has rusted off of the front 2 bed mounts.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. After servicing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear driver side frame was rusted and cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

The front cross frame has rusted to the point of being unsafe as has the rear.

Rear spring shackles rusted so bad they broke apart and started to come through the cargo bed. Now the entire rear section of the frame is so rusted I am afraid to use the trailer hitch. Front section is also severely rusted. This truck only has 55000 miles on it and I am afraid to drive it. I have owned Fords all my life and have never had an issue like this before. I can understand some boy panel rust, but to have the frame completely disintegrate is totally unacceptable. Ford needs to be required to fix these trucks or buy them back at a fair market value.

Chassis is severely rusted. You can break chunks of metal off with bare hands. Both rear shock mounts have rusted off. Straps that hold gas tank have rusted through. Cross member holding tranny is severely rusted. Gas tank fill tube is severely rusted gas vapor return tube rusted off. Whole chassis. The whole frame is so rusted I am afraid to drive the truck. Truck only has 155,000 on it and has always been maintained (have all service records).

I bought this truck used. This is the first vehicle that I've had the frame rust out. I just had some work done to the truck and my mechanic said that a chunk of the frame fell off when he lifted the truck to do work to the brake lines. I've already had welding work done to the truck right after I bought it because it wasn't disclosed that the frame was rusting out. This has been an on going issue. The attached image is from when I had the welding work done the first time.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 151,238.

Bought the truck and a few weeks of driving notice the bed was off center. Put truck on life and found whole frame is rusted out.

Undercarriage and frame has excessive rust problems causing parts on frame to fail and fall off.

The frame rusted out and bent out of shape in the rear end.

Entire frame rusted out-gas tank-rear shackles-bumper fell off.

Rear frame on Ranger is rusting. The slot where the gas tank strap hooks on to the frame has rusted away this caused the gas tank to drop the whole back frame looks bad.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that after placing tags on the vehicle, she noticed that the frame was severley rusted. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer, nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were approximately 280,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact noticed that the frame was rusted. Both the dealer and manufacturer were informed who advised the contact that there were no related recalls and offered no additional assistance. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the frame completely corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle frame was cracked and completely rusted due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dealer where they advised that the frame completely rusted. Also, the technician recommended the vehicle not be driven due to a potential safety hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 01/31/11 updated 03/16/11.

2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 extended cab - frame is completely rusted out in the rear and has holes rusted through in the front where suspension parts are mounted. Frame rusted out completely at rear spring mounts they broke loose went up and hit bed one side poked hole in bed. I called Ford and asked if they would do anything about it as Toyota has recently recalled trucks that have the same problem. They said they were not. If I would have been driving 70 mph on an interstate when the rear brackets broke loose someone could have been killed. This is a serious problem and should be addressed as Toyota has.

Rust on the frame of my truck has resulted in the truck need a new frame or I will have to junk the truck. Started in 2009 the bumper fell off and I had to put steel on the end of the frame to support the bumper . In 2010 the spring hanger broke and I was told that the frame was gone , from the back wheels to the bumper.

The salt on the roads rusted the frame horribly causing holes and weak points through the body.

Noticed my truck was sitting crooked. Took it to repair shop to have repaired. About 2 hours after I dropped it off the repair shop called my phone and asked me to come to their shop. The mechanic showed me the rusted spring shackles and rusted spring hangers and the rusted frame. This shop would not put my trailer hitch back on because he said my rusty frame would not hold it up. I took my truck back to a Ford dealer for them to look at. They told me that the truck was paid for, warranty was out and as far as they were concerned the problem was mine. I tried to tell the dealer that this didn,t happen overnight. He didn,t care. I have had parts of the frame plated so it wouldn,t break into. Gas tank brackets have rusted off. Main front crossmember has rust holes in it. This truck was only 7 years old and its junk. Tried to trade it off at a dealer first thing they look at is the frame. The dealers know there is a problem with the frames rusting. And mine is not the only one in the area with rusted frame problems. My son has a 2004 Ford thats almost as bad as mine. I have a 1955 Ford truck that has a better frame under it than my 2001. Sad but true. I took excellent care of my truck for those first 7 years but who crawls under their car or truck to check for rust. You expect some but not to this extent.

The entire frame has rusted out. Rear leaf springs frame cross members, cab mounts, I would never buy another Ford.