Steering Gear Box Problems of Ford Ranger

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 . The steering box snapped when consumer was about to move from a stop sign.

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While making a slow turn steering went out, consumer was able to turn steering wheel, but vehicle did not respond. Dealer determined two bolts in steering box had broken.

Bolts holding steering gearbox in place either broke or fell out, causing nearly complete loss of steering. Almost hit guardrail on expressway entrance ramp.

Due to defective steering gear box, steering became inoperative, almost causing a collision.

Consumer was turning right at approximately 10 mph when the steering failed which almost caused an accident. Dealer did not detect the problem the first time , but then it happened again, and currently dealer is replacing the steering gear box.

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Steering gear assembly failed.

Steering gear box that's bolted to frame came loose. Bolts backed out of frame. Took to dealer & replaced 1 bolt & 3 lock washers.

Was driving about 20mph around a curve; had lost control of steering. Was able to maneuver vehicle & took it to dealer. Was informed that steering gear box had come loose. Mechanic showed where bolts had separated from frame.

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