Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problems of the 2001 Ford Ranger

When going to install trailer hitch I found that spring and shackle brackets are about to fall off due to severe rust perferation. Also bumper brackets are compromised by severe rust perferation as well as entire spare tire compartment. I have found several forums where the same complaint has been reported and I feel it is a safety hazard due to manufacture of the frame metal. I am concerned that my bumber is going to come off while driving or spare tire or leaf spring shackles causing an accident. Surface rust is expected but total perferation of metal from rust on vehicle this old is not acceptable and is a defect in the metal.

Failed component 2: frame ahead of leaf spring shackles on both sides. Left was completely fractured and right was 1/2 fractured. Right shock strut mount broken. Driving around town hit several bumps in road due to road construction. When I parked the truck I noticed the truck bed was leaning to the right. Further inspection revealed a cracked frame. Took it to the shop and they said it wasn't safe to drive. They removed the bed and noticed extreme rust and a 'paper thin' frame. . Said it would be difficult to find good metal to weld to. I noticed that Ford had a recall on the 2004 Ranger frame.

While driving along the interstate I-65 my rear frame fell off along with the spare tire it was dued to rust on the frame it also took the rear leaf spring shackles on both sides causing the springs to penetrate through the floor of the pick up bed I hear tell this american made truck has a frame that was made in japan. Knowingly if the frame was made in the USA it would of had copper in the blend of steel which slows the problem of decay by rust. It would be unheard of if Ford declines to recall these defected frames for who does clean the pockets of the frames on their personal vehicles?.