Steering Knuckle Spindle Problems of Ford Ranger

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. Dealer was notified, and stated it was very unusal for this type of impact.

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While driving 55-60 mph steering suddenly jerked vehicle to the right. Consumer was unable to steer vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, it was determined that right spindle had broken. Part was replaced.

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While driving on hwy 302, lost control of vehicle and crossed turning lane and two lanes of oncoming traffic when vehicle pulled to left. Left wheel came completely off and took brakes and steering capacity with it. Side-swiped another vehicle, jumped curb and slid more than 50 ft. Before coming to rest just top-side of a deep drainage ditch. Insurance investigators say steering arm knuckle was defective. Have contacted Ford via voice mail--have not had my call returned. Please help!.

While driving approximately 10mph spindle broke & lost control of vehicle. Hit a parked vehicle. Highway patrolman indicated spindle was defective. Vehicle towed to dealership.

Left wheel broke off and there was a noise due to a spindle breaking,which could have caused loss of vehicle control. Currently the noise has returned. Please provide further information.

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Dry spindles and ball joint bearings, mechanic put pickup on jack said " we wre lucky we didnt wreck" tire leaned outward , eventulay would have fallen off. --.

Vehicle was involved in a minor side impact accident of 20 -25 mph which caused the front spindle to shatter. Dealer notified, and repairs were being done.

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Upper ball joint separated from the vehicle causing loss of control and minor collision, rust found outside both the sides of the knuckle and a missing bolt.