Steering Wheel Problems of Ford Ranger

While goimg down hill and around a curve heard a loud noise from rear and felt back of truck move side ways. A short time after, another loud noise from rear and rear of truck dropped low . I lost control and went onto shoulder and slowed down was able to recover and at slow speed went home. On inspection found both rear leaf spring forward shackle supports failed due to corrosion. Was lucky not going faster as could have resulted in very serious crash. Please investigate and warn owners of possible failure of leaf spring. And loss of control truck is parked and not able to be driven.

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I brought my 2001 Ford Ranger in for it's annual new york inspection. The inspector pointed out that the frame was dangerously weak due to rust by the rear shackle brackets which the leaf spring is attached to. I had these brackets replaced a few years early because one rusted out and broke. I would hat to think what would have happened if my frame failed while on a interstate at 65 mph. I am 63 years old and never did I have a frame rust out. I took the car to a shop which welded new steel on the frame both sides.

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Tl- the contact owns 1998 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that there was complete rusting on the frame of the vehicle. The dealer was notified but did not return the contacts call. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 125,348. Nw.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the cap on the steering wheel has a gap that circles all the way around. When the steering wheel is turned, his clothing gets caught in the gap. This failure occurs intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer stated that this is the design of the vehicle and nothing can be done. The current mileage is 4,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. The consumer stated the defect occurs when wearing clothing with sleeves, cuffs, buttons, etc. Which in turn catches under airbag/horn cap when turning the vehicle. Updated 02/01/08.

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Consumer states while driving approx 70mph another vehicle pulled in front of consumers.

Steering wheel has to be turned a certain way in order to start vehicle up. Dealership is aware of problem.

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Tailgate often very difficult to open. One side of handle pulls up more and keeps the latch from opening. Often have to push on the tailgate with shoulder while pulling latch to get it open. Also steering wheel is loose and steering is not precise very wobbly. Have not had it looked at yet but my mechanic says it is a common problem with 2000 Rangers and that the steering knuckle can be defective and be dangerous to drive as is. Dt.

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Rear frame rusted and cracked on both sides and the spare tire holder is rusted and ready to fall off. The truck is unsafe to drive. This should not happen to an 11 year old truck. Just as Toyota did, Ford should stand behind their frames.

Driver is male, average height (5'10") and weight (170 lbs). No safety defect listed in summary.

Steering mechanism failed 3 times.

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When turning the steering wheel, there is a clicking sound coming from the steering column.

When the wheel was pushed, tugged, or pulled, there was a clunking sound in the steering wheel. The consumer stated that it felt as if the bolt holding the wheel on was not fully tightened.

Steering wheel jerks when vehicle is driven on any rough road surface.