Ford Ranger owners have reported 4 problems related to rear suspension leaf spring leaf (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the Ranger.
At approximately 150,000 vehicle miles, the middle leaf on both rear springs has fractured just in front of the rear axle. Discovered 5/27/2005 when the broken piece fell out of the left spring. Subsequently discovered the identical piece was missing from the right side. Recovered piece shows fatigue failure.
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Was at a stop sign & had heard a loud clunk & clang. Then, there was a lot of rattling and it got worse as vehicle moved. Then, something fell. Pulled over. Noticed leaf spring had partially broken. There was some rust on it. Mechanic indicated entire rear left leaf spring needed to be replaced, had parts.
Both rear center leaf springs broke in half!.
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A piece of the broken leaf spring about 15 inches long broke loose and flew out from under the truck while in motion. This occured in the overnite hours with no nearby traffic. I am concerned about the possibily of injury and damage to vechicles if this happens to other drivers during peak traffic hours.
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