Axle Assembly Problems of Ford Ranger

Correction to my original copmplaint my 2002 Ranger rear tires got stuck in a lil snow on the street and as they hit pavment while moving foward I heard a pop from the rear then heard a few more while turning corners and had a rear end lock up. Took to dealer on flat bed and they told me that my rear differential carrier had snapped (rear axle housing) and they will not fix it. Rear axle housings do not break like this and there was a recall on the 2002 fx4 manual trans Rangers for this same reason and feel the autos need to be recalled before someone gets killed or hurt. Consequence is rear end lockup.

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While driving vehicle got stuck in the snow. Consumer was able to get out of the snow when all of a sudden a loud pop noise was heard from the rear, causing the vehicle not to move. Took vehicle to the dealer for check up, and results showed that the rear axle needed to be replaced.

A loud knocking and grinding noise was head coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that front driver's side and passenger's side axles/tires, and other parts needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that problem recurred.

While traveling at 35 mph driver heard a loud pop. Then, lost control and hit a cliff. Fire department stated axle had broken. Please provide any further information.

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Rear axel broke.

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While driving at 30 mph rear axle broken. It was like running over a speed bump at time it was happening. Dealer has been contacted. The rear axle broke while the consumer was driving causing an accident in which the driver was injured.

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Driving at approx 25 mph when axle broke and passenger's tire shotout, causing vehicle to spin out of control and hit a stone wall. Vehicle was not driven in a improper manner. Please provide further information.

Was driving noticed black smoke coming from driver's side left rear wheel. Called dealer and had it towed. Was told by dealer that a defective rear axle aused smoke to enter vehicle.

Loud noise in rear right axle causing loss of control and went off I 35 into center medium rolling the pickup across the uncoming line of traffic on to the outside sholder of hyw, total loss of pickup, wheel with tire on it was recovered in medium of hyw , axel was broken at brake drum, wheel and tire still good. All three other wheels and tires are broken and flat.

Consumer said that his truck is all messed up due to transaxle failure.

Side axle housing bent.

Rear axle locked up, causing accident due to loss of control.

Only 55,000 miles of highway usage no hauling/off road axle and bearings must be replaced. Dt.

When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor ,the driver tried to pump the brakes, but vehicle kept going. Owner had to use emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. Dealer said the axle bent, causing the brakes to go out.

While driving rear axle completely broke off which caused rear wheel to come off. Please give any further details.

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