Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension leaf spring shackle (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Ranger


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Ford Ranger

The Suspension problem

The frame of my truck has rotted through. The strap that holds the gas tank has nothing to connect to, I think the tank could fall to the ground under the right circumstances. The frame has a large whole in it and I fear it will break very soon.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problem

The entire front of the bed rusted apart and now has a three to five inch gap between front bed wall and bed floor. Needless to say the front bolts that attach the bed are no longer doing anything to hold the bed down.   Read details...

The Rear Axle Spindle problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger. While driving at 35 mph. The spindle on the driver side tire rod broke. Then the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle swerved from lane to lane the vehicle went off the road, the vehicle became air born and landed in a tree.   Read details...


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