Ford Ranger owners have reported 130 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The Ford dealership completed repairs on my vehicle and returned it by parking it in front of my garage. I have a long driveway and additional parking and needed to park the vehicle somewhere else (maybe 20-30 feet away). Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the frame of her vehicle was rotted. She noticed a news source stating that this was a dangerous issue. The vehicle was taken to a body shop other than the dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 113,319. Updated 05/27/09. Read details...
While goimg down hill and around a curve heard a loud noise from rear and felt back of truck move side ways. A short time after, another loud noise from rear and rear of truck dropped low . I lost control and went onto shoulder and slowed down was able to recover and at slow speed went home. Read details...
Vehicle was going 40-45mph and upon impact, passenger's front tire fell due to carter pin possibly not being attached. Bracket where the carter pin was held didn't show any indentations or fragment pieces of pin being in tack. Read details...
While driving at 5 mph two bolts which held the steering box broke. As a result, the steering pump failed, and vehicle was inoperable. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician replaced the bolts and the steering pump at consumer's expense of $458. 00 . Read details...