Front Suspension Leaf Spring Shackle Problems of Ford Ranger

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.

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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.

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

The entire front of the bed rusted apart and now has a three to five inch gap between front bed wall and bed floor. Needless to say the front bolts that attach the bed are no longer doing anything to hold the bed down. This results in the entire front of the bed flopping around and bouncing when driving. To add insult to injury the rear portion of the frame when the leaf spring shackles mount are rusted through with several holes visible, and the entire passenger side leaf spring shackle rusted apart and busted off the frame the other day while driving on a state highway at highway speeds. It took me 11 hours to grind off the old rivets and replace the shackle but am unsure if the frame will hold up due to the severe perforation's from rusting. The other side has not compromised yet but it is in really bad shape and will be falling apart in the next few months. Hopefully it wont result in an accident when it does go.

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The frame is rusting away. Both leaf spring shackles rusted completely through, muffler hangers all rusted off lost my muffler on a road.

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The whole underbody and frame is rusted and rotted. The leaf spring shackles have rusted and rotted away.

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Severe frame rusting, bed has severe rust, rear leaf spring shackles rusted out and had to be replaced at my expense. Vehicle is nearly unusable and unsafe at 112,000 or so miles.

The frame on my 2000 Ford Ranger has rusted through to the point I don't feel safe putting anything in the bed of my truck. It needs to be repaired before I will even feel safe putting it back on the road. I couldn't believe the poor overall condition of the frame but the worst part is at the rear leaf spring shackles, holes completely through. Haven't checked the rest of the frame thoroughly but will this week before I decide if it's even worth the cost of repairs. This was very disappointing to find on a truck that has been fairly well maintained over the years. I wish I would have gotten a full size truck. I guess I better do a little research before I buy something else. I found out that a lot of people are/were aware of the frame issues with these trucks many years ago. I wish I would have done a little homework before buying this Ranger, at least I would have oil sprayed or something to prevent premature failure. Will have to see what else is out there next time I buy a truck. I was hoping to find frame recall info on this issue but I see there are a lot of upset Ranger owners out there because there isn't one. My pevious f150 was around for a lot longer than this one will be. Signed. Disappointed with my 2000 Ranger XLT extended cab 3. 0.

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When going to install trailer hitch I found that spring and shackle brackets are about to fall off due to severe rust perferation. Also bumper brackets are compromised by severe rust perferation as well as entire spare tire compartment. I have found several forums where the same complaint has been reported and I feel it is a safety hazard due to manufacture of the frame metal. I am concerned that my bumber is going to come off while driving or spare tire or leaf spring shackles causing an accident. Surface rust is expected but total perferation of metal from rust on vehicle this old is not acceptable and is a defect in the metal.

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Failed component 2: frame ahead of leaf spring shackles on both sides. Left was completely fractured and right was 1/2 fractured. Right shock strut mount broken. Driving around town hit several bumps in road due to road construction. When I parked the truck I noticed the truck bed was leaning to the right. Further inspection revealed a cracked frame. Took it to the shop and they said it wasn't safe to drive. They removed the bed and noticed extreme rust and a 'paper thin' frame. . Said it would be difficult to find good metal to weld to. I noticed that Ford had a recall on the 2004 Ranger frame.

Rear leaf spring shackleles are brokrn, fuel tank straps are broken rear struts are in poor condition, extensive rust on frame.

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Per the advice of my mechanic, while repairing my rear brake seals, they suggested I have the leaf spring shackles, hangers & bolts replaced before I have a serious problem. I had the work done and I did not re-attach the spare tire. Its in the cab.

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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.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. While operating the vehicle, a rattling type noise was present under the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the leaf spring shackle connected to the subframe failed due to rust and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that the replacement components needed to repair the vehicle were no longer available. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000.

While driving along the interstate I-65 my rear frame fell off along with the spare tire it was dued to rust on the frame it also took the rear leaf spring shackles on both sides causing the springs to penetrate through the floor of the pick up bed I hear tell this american made truck has a frame that was made in japan. Knowingly if the frame was made in the USA it would of had copper in the blend of steel which slows the problem of decay by rust. It would be unheard of if Ford declines to recall these defected frames for who does clean the pockets of the frames on their personal vehicles?.