Equipment Related Problems of the 2004 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows two common equipment related problems of the 2004 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (two problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Ford Ranger

Problem Category Number of Problems
Equipment problems
11
Carrier/rack problems
2

Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2004 Ford Ranger

The Equipment problem

Since 2020 I have owned this Ford Ranger edge and have replaced drivers side exterior door handle 4 times, interior drivers side door handle 2 times and exterior passenger door handle 2 times. They keep breaking at the clip on the left side.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Frame is rotting away, large holes in the rear half of the frame can be found, you can push your fingers thru the frame in spots. The rear shackle brackets came completely off with the frame. Can mounts and bed mounts are rusting/ falling off. Spare tire well fell off with spare tire while driving.   Read details...


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