Two problems related to front suspension control arm 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.
The front subframe where the lower control attaches has separated or broken due to rust. I was headed home from work, under normal driving conditions, with no extra load on vehicle. I hit a bump going thru parking lot n heard a pop. I had stopped at gas station n seen that driver side wheel n tire were not straight up n down, it was at a degree or angle. Got underneath n seen that subframe was rusted all the way thru where lower control arm was attached.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear shackles failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that there was corrosion around the control arm where it was mounted to the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.