1991 Ford Ranger suspension complaints

Filed Aug 20, 2000 · Suspension · NE

I recently purchased a 1991 ranger pickup used. Since the purchase I have driven the vehicle about 1500 miles. I noticed while installing new shock absorbers that the spring mount (top bracket) was rusted. Within 500 miles of the installation the bracket has started to seperate from the frame and the right front corner of the truck was noticablly lower. I went to a ford dealer and was told the truck was dangerous to drive and that the spring could be ejected from its position causing a accident. I was also told of another ranger 1993 with the same condition. I wanted to inform the ntsa, only because I believe this condition is a factory defect that most likely won't show up until the vehicle has some age and miles on it. It could be the cause of many accidents and injuries if it is common to many of these vehicles. Thank you

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Suspension · PA · crash

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highway and vehicle made a loud banging noise. The whole front of vehicle was on the ground. Right front upper coil spring failed, and the paint that was on the part had corroded.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Suspension · IN

Front passenger side shock tower corroded and rusted out , eventually causing it to break, and causing front end to fall down.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Suspension · IA

Right front upper spring mount prematurely rusted out, causing vehicle to drop. Caused by coating on part trapping moisture. Other parts may also fail.

Filed Sep 16, 1999 · Suspension · IL

Right front spring bracket rusted through allowing body to drop onto front tire.

Filed Feb 10, 1999 · Suspension · NJ

The right front upper spring mount located in the lower suspension has prematurely rusted out. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Apr 21, 1997 · Suspension · CA

While driving, experienced erratic vibration at speeds up to 50mph caused by flex plate cracking, dealer replaced twice. Now needs to be replaced a third time due to a misalignment problem.