Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problems of the 2005 Ford Ranger

Four problems related to front suspension leaf spring shackle have been reported for the 2005 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2005 Ranger.

1 Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2019

The repair shop informed me my leaf spring shackles could not be repaired due to severe rot of the frame in the rear. Truck only has 59000 miles on it and was well taken care of. The rest of the truck is in very good shape. This should not happen is there a recall I dont no about? thankyou.

2 Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, a n abnormal noise was coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that both leaf springs shackles was rotting through frame and the leaf shackles needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Ak.

3 Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2018

The leaf spring shackles rotted threw the frame and the spare tire holder dropped the spare tire while driving this is dangerous.

4 Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2012

Spare tire and carrier detached from frame. Rear bumper detached from frame. Right rear leaf spring shackle collapsed. Gasoline support strap detached from frame cross member. Midsection of frame cracked at 47,000 miles. This was all due to corrosion of metal over the last two years.


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