Five problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2008 Ranger.
The rear frame is rotted I am a retired asa certified in 5 categories mechanic and I have my Ranger apart now but I need new rear frame where the spring hangers rotted out and the bracket that runs the top of the gas tank is rotted out that holds the 2 frame rails is rotted out. These pieces cannot be welded. Needs a new frame.
Frame has completely rusted out and is very dangerous to drive.
Rear end of truck is rotting away spare tire holder broke while driving spare was hanging down had to be removed luckily it stayed attached to the truck with the cable and didn't hit any vehicle's the bed is extremely rusted if I get in the back of the bed it cracks and feels like your going to fall through bed is becoming loose and leaning to one side. Its a 12 year old vehicle so I expect some problems but not this extensive I feel like its unsafe to drive without a new bed on it.
Took truck in for small repair on power steering hose. Mechanic told me the underside is so rusted it isn't even safe to drive home. Recommends junking vehicle.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced minor corrosion. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts on the body on the vehicle were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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