18 problems related to suspension 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.
Rear frame rusted and rotted. . Spare tire fell off entire evap can also. . Both sides rear frame shock and spring shackles rotted and broke off. Entire frame rotted and broke while driving . . On rear driver side frame rusted rotted and broke . . Value of truck is not worth what estimates are . . Gas tank hangers rusted and rotted many other pieces of frame rusted rotted through. . Truck is now unsafe to drive an probably unsellable due to broken rusted rotted frame. .
Front subframe crossmember that holds suspension components has broken due to rust.
Thefront subframe that holds all the suspension components has broken due to rust.
Frame rusted out on passenger side behind front leaf sprinf mount. Also the cross member holding fuel tank where it connects to the frame is rusted out. Its only the back half of the truck rusting out this bad. Where the spare tire goes is also completly rusted out and fell off. This happened while driving on smoothly paved roads to and from work.
Frame rail not formed correctly defective.
While driving, the spare tire started to fall off due to rusting away of the mounting apparatus. Luckily I noticed it when I stopped for gas (it was hanging by only a bit of still attached rusted metal below the truck) so I cut the cable with some bolt cutters to remove the spare and prevent an accident while driving. Driver's side cab mount separated due to excessive rust. Driver's side floor board fell out due to excessive rust - my foot went through the floor. Frame cracked near rear shackle due to excessive rust. Frame cracked near driver's side rear shock mount due to excessive rust - excessive play and noises caused be to discover this. Bed rusted completely out - above wheel wells on both sides, center of bed, front corners. It came off the truck in several pieces after I put my foot right through the center. The frame rust issues and spare tire falling off could be serious safety problems. I have driven a number of vehicles for many years and never experienced rust issues like on this truck. Way beyond what is reasonable and expected.
As I was driving, the bumper and spare tire came off almost causing an accident.
The passenger side frame rail rusted out.
The frame, underbody, shocks, axels have rusted. The frame has almost completely rusted through. The upper body has been well maintained and is in great condition. This vehicle only has 84,000 miles on it.
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.
Spring shackle fell off, frame is rusted, ready to break, cross member is rusted off.
Driving down the road my spare tire and tire frame fell off. After picking every thing out of the road I noticed my frame was gone, my right rear spring and shackle are not connected to the rest of the frame. The whole undercarriage is gone. I bought this truck new and took care of it. The last two years rust is overwhelming the truck. . Basically the truck is scrap with a little over one hundred thousand miles. Tried calling Ford but . . . I never complain but I got robbed. . . . .
Frame rusting out from under truck, noise when I turn to steer, and spare tire fell off.
I am second owner always garaged at night. The frame and all part are rusting from the under side out. The front and rear bumpers are a safety issue. They are rusting because the frame and the mounts are rotting away. I have a fear rear bumper (or spare tire) fall off while driving. . . . Or the rear spring shackle, bracket rusting, falling off. The Ford Ranger frames are just as bad (or worse) than the Toyota ones that were recalled (Toyota was made to replace the frames, or buy back the trucks). These trucks are from 1995 to 2000 and past. I am steaming mad over the rear of my frame completely rusting away, while the rest of the truck is in beautiful condition,.
I own a 2004 Ford Ranger. The frame is two parts front and back held together by rivits. The front half of the frame looks in good shape, normal wear and tare for a 2004 truck but the back section of the frame including shock mounts and gas tank mounts are a rusty rotting mess. Its like perfect line. If the hole frame was like this I would say ok its a 2004 truck but its not. Seems to me this is a manufacturer flaw.
: the contact stated while the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, the tires were worn. Upon inspection, the technician discovered the rear suspension settled after a period of time and resulted in excessive wear in the middle of the tires. The vehicle is currently undergoing additional testing before repairs are made.
Incredible amounts of premature rust on frame and suspension parts, shackle brackets rusted away completely and had to be replaced. Frame is rusting at an unprecedented pace!?.