Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2004 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2004 Ranger.
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. Charcoal filter fell off during driving. Frame is cracked on passenger side between can and bed. Truck only has 115770 miles and the rear half of the frame from the cab back is literally falling apart.
Took truck for state inspection and garage called 2 days later,said they can't inspect it due to frame being cracked in 2 places and frame is rotted away. Truck only has 66930 miles on it and looks in very good shape. I was shocked when they pointed out the problems. I called Ford motor CO and they won't do anything about it. Truck has been driven up to that point.
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