11 problems related to equipment 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.
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. It has been so bad that I actually had drivers side interior and exterior door handles break and could not get in on drivers side. It has caused me to be late for work, terminated from one service job, and a lot of stress. I have ordered handles a total of 5 times. Not any have been of quality to be called "built Ford tough".
The since weld behind the cab on drivers side frame completely rotted the frame away this was verified as a defect from a reputable welding shop since then I've not driven it as they said it could snap and cause a very bad accident or cause death or multiple deaths.
Rotted sub-frame-will not pass NY state inspection-this truck has 27,817 miles.
Frame is rusting completely thru it has only 75000 miles on it and has been garage kept . I purchased it from a dealer in PA and live in wv purchased it in 2018.
The first time, I made a left ,after the light changed, and the back end made 180 degree swing to my right. I was able to pull the wheel and put the truck back in the lane. Traffic in the lanes to my right where held back by the red light. The next time I was coming to the corner to make a left at about 35 mph and the truck made two 360 degree spins and one 180 degree flip and stopped just before an overnight parked semi-truck, also the three cars coming to the light arrived just after my truck came to a stop. Both times it happened on a city street and not on the highway thank god. !!! the truck has not moved since. !!!!!.
The passenger side frame rail rusted out.
My rear frame is rotted to point where my rear spare tire fell off while driving.
The frame and all associated components rotted away. This left the spare tire dangling dangerously unsupported. This also left the fuel tank unsupported and at risk of falling at any moment. All drive train components and suspension are no longer stable and the vehicle is no longer safe to operate. The vehicle has only 52,000 miles.
Tranny dropped down causing vibration and vehicle pulled off road and towed. Found 2 cross supports rotted and separated also. Body of truck is like new. Frame unsafe. Toyota recalled for this same reason. Ford needs to be held responsible also.
2004 Ford Ranger pickup frame is rusted and to the point that it has broke and is separating, causing the truck to bend in half, bending the box and the cover that is on it. This has caused problems with the power train of the truck , the 4 wheel drive , and the universals on the truck. This truck has less then 55000 miles on it. The frame did not appear to be is bad shape until this happened, and the rust that was around the craked frame became visible, actually flaked of in sheets 1/4 " thick. !!!.
The frame on the passenger side of my truck has rusted out and broke apart from the cab. The other frame on the driver's side is still holding up the bed, but it will soon give way. There was no accident, nor was the vehicle abused. I realized the problem after I became concerned over the truck beginning to sway when I was driving. Nobody has ever heard of this happening like it did. My truck is basically junk now. It is 10 years old and never had engines problems nor electrical issues. I do not know if this will result into anything, but this needed to be filed in case I'm not the only one.
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