Structure Related Problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the body (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Ranger


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger

The Body problem

I was driving my brother in laws truck and went to Dodge a deer my airbag deployed and caused me to crash into a sign on the driveway leading to my house causing extensive damage to the vehicle and the property sign I was knocked out unconscious and when I came to I got out and walked home and the   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Frame rusting on the bed. It is loose and wobbly and may come off. Vehicle only has 55,000 miles on it. Noticed while driving down the highway and checking over my shoulder to pass. Saw the bed of the truck moving about.   Read details...

The Structure problem

First, with the non-tilting steering wheel located where it is, with a taller person it is difficult-to- impossible to lift the foot off of the gas and transfer it to the brake pedal as the drivers knees ends up impacting the bottom of the steering wheel.   Read details...


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