Windshield leaks & frame rusting. Suspension bowed main structor arms. Engine passing oil from day one of ownership. Interior door plastic frame cracking. Dimmer and turn signal switch shorts.
1992 Ford Ranger suspension complaints
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Tie rods are bent. Also, vehicle is out of line, and will not go straight on road. Please provide any further information.
Housing for shock and coil spring broken on front passenger side.
Abs computer failed again after ford dealer replaced original. Upper shock/spring mount completely rusted away causing loss of steering and suspension. Local dealer refused to review for possible manufaturers defects.
Consumer was parked at his driveway and noticed that right front passenger side tire and wheel were tilting out from vehicle, the part number is e3tz*5a306*b, consumer states this part was almost totally broken and the shock was open 3-4 inches.
Shock absorbers were making noise. Consumer checked underneath vehicle and found right upper spring mount had rusted *ak consumer states they started to bend away from the spring, the shock had broken completely free.
I noticed that my truck was beginning to lead toward the right. After close examination , I discovered that the shock absorber and front suspension spring housing assembly was completely rusted away and the spring itself was bending in a horizontal position. If it had let go completly, it could have taken both my fender and brake line. I have never heard of this part ever rusting away on any car or truck and neither has anyone else I have asked. They don't have a special repair kit for this problem so I believe this is a defect in the steel itself. It is only on the right side and not the left.
Rt front upper spring /shock mount rusted completely through causing suspension collapse and shock failure - at highway speed - rust was hidden by coating on plate - no rust on balance of truck. Rubber bump stop destroyed-not able to be replaced, no longer available from ford
Right upper spring support rusted through allowing spring and shock to shift inward and wadge against frame and inner fender.
Front spring upper seat rusted until failure, no other rust in frame or suspension parts. Front suspension collapsed dropping the body nearly to the tire. Left side identical parts are flawless.
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Right front sagged.pulled over saw fluid leaking look in fender well saw spring hanger rusted out and spring push up into inner fender and brake line broke
While driving right front of vehicle went down. Then, brake light came on, and there were no brakes. Pulled up to a light to check, and noticed brake fluid running out,. Truck was sitting low because the shocks had dropped down on the brake line.
Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 MPH replaced internal gears gave out at 65 MPH.//ABS brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 MPH.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up.
Had we been going 60 MPH and the tire rubbed we surly would be dead. This is a serious problem caused by the part being coated with plastic holding in moisture.
Wheel bearing was not greased enough, which was the probable cause of the wheel falling off of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Right front spring bracket rusted out and collapsed, causing fender to drag tire while pulling out garage. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter .
The front shock absorbers corroded because of drainage from the air conditioner. This problem was found when truck went through inspection. The problem has been corrected at owner's expense. Please provide any further details.
I was preparing to exit the highway when I heard a loud pop and my truck pulled hard to the right and the front ringht side dropped down. I pulled over as soon as I could and looked under it only to find that the spring saddle had deteriorated away to nothing! It actually fell apart into flakes of metal in my hand! I checked the other side and it was fine. I eased it down the ramp and onto the lot I work at (I work for modot, right next to the ramp)I called to ask the dealer about it and I also called ford. Neither seemed very interested. I have talked to six different mechanics and none of themhave ever seen this part fail unless the vehicle had been wrecked or driven very roughly! My truck looks like new and it has not been damaged like that. I wash it regularly, so rust is not a problem. Only the one part failed, not both or several other parts of the suspension! I explained to the dealer that I had told them it pulled to the right when I had had it in for service before but they couldn't find anything wrong. It is my belief that this part was defective all along and when it disintegrated, I was lucky that noone was hurt or killed when the truck jerked to the right! There's no excuse for a part like this failing under any circumstances. I have the part and pictures of it. I intend to have it tested in a lab at one of the local colleges. Thank you.
Right front upper spring rusted out and collapsed. Body of vehicle rubbing the tire. Had a total collapse happened at highway speed, loss of control and brakes would occur according to the repair facility (midas). Left side upper spring seat appears to be in good condition. Estimated cost of repairs $225+.
This let the right front drop down and the spring shove up to the inner fender
Vehicle wanders sideways.
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