Steering Problems of Ford Ranger - part 2

Ford Ranger owners have reported 49 problems related to steering (under the steering 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.

36 Steering problem of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 08/13/2010

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. While traveling 10 mph attempting a left hand turn the contact noticed that the steering wheel would no longer respond causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The steering wheel could be turned in any direction but the wheels would not respond to the movement. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the steering box had separated from the vehicle. There were no prior warnings and the failure was not diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 85000.

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37 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 01/15/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that his vehicle started to shake excessively when he applied the brakes. The contact is concerned about the safety risk involved while driving since the failure has occurred whenever he drove more than 20 mph. Occasionally while driving the vehicle it became difficult to control. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 27,000.

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38 Steering problem of the 2010 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 01/03/2010

High frequency vibration coming from engine compartment, numbing drivers hands after an hour or so of driving, which in my opinion is a dangerous situation loosing the feeling in your hands while driving, this is reported all over internet from same vehicle different year models also.

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39 Steering problem of the 2009 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 04/01/2009

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrates excessively. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The failure has not been remedied. He called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. The failure mileage was 12 and current mileage was 4,140. Updated 06/09/09 the consumer stated the truck ran at 850 rpm and needs to be at 950 rpm. The dealer informed him, that would require reprogramming computer. Updated 06/10/09.

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40 Steering problem of the 2006 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

Shirt & coat sleeve buttons catch in steering wheel. Between horn & steering wheel.

41 Steering problem of the 2002 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 08/27/2005

The steering mechanism would lock up, unable to start vehicle. Between putting it between park and drive it would start by shifting it. Local Ford dealers would state nothing was wrong with it. Now, I need to replace the battery every three months. Now it won't even start. Starter is okay because when I turn it over it clicks. It's not the fx package, a 2002 Ford Ranger.

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42 Steering problem of the 2004 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 08/10/2005

The prolbem with this truck seating at the light the seat seems little be high can not see the street traffic light if you the first one, secondly the turning radius it is terrible when you turn to the left only goes 3/4 of the way while other trucks can turn 180 degrees one way it is fine to the left but to the right not good. This problem since we own the truck.

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43 Steering problem of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

The consumer vehicle lost control of the vehicle and rolled over. Please provide any further information.

44 Steering problem of the 2000 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 12/05/2003

While turning the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel made a popping noise. The owner took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. Please provide any additional information.

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45 Steering problem of the 2000 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 02/19/2003

Something in my steering broke causing my truck to crash into a bridge. It locked my steering capability on the left side. 2000 Ford Ranger. It was totaled.

46 Steering problem of the 2000 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 01/27/2000

While driving on highway, traveling 25mph, and exiting off the ramp, all of sudden lost control of steering. Left side of bumper hit the side rails. Wheel was wobbling. No skidding. Contacted dealer. Vehicle is still under warranty.

47 Steering problem of the 1998 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 01/20/1999

Single vehicle accident. Frontal impact - my son was driving.

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48 Steering problem of the 1996 Ford Ranger

Failure Date: 04/30/1997

Steering impaired when vehicle hit bump, does not tract properly, causes vehicle to physically move from side to side,dealer balanced wheels three separate times , Ford factury representative needed to determine problem. Various speeds.

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49 Steering problem of the 2000 Ford Ranger

While driving between 35 and 40 mph and making a left hand turn a noise could be heard from underneath the vehicle. The cause of the problem has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.



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