1994 Ford Ranger steering problems

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · IN

Noticed a clunking noise if the right front of the vehicle during turning, stopping and going over small bumps. Figured it would be something simple and took it to my mechanic. He said it was a rusted frame mount and to take it to a body shop. So I did and the second opinion was that the frame was rusted completely in two just if front of the right shock mount. I climbed under the vehicle and it truly is rusted completely into two pieces. I don't know what is keep the front right wheel where it belongs. Unsafe to drive. Parked for now. Where do I turn now? No pun intended.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Engine, Steering · IN

Jm auto sales at 12248 n. 600 e. Demotte, in 46310, sold me an unsafe vehicle, he assured me that he services all his vehicles before he sells them because he wants his customers happy, when I took the truck to my mechanic he told me that it needs a new transmission, center links, wheel alignment, and exhaust flange manifold, its unfair for this business to sell a vehicle that is unsafe for the road, this should fall under the unsafe and deceptive acts and practices act. If he services the vehicle he would know what's wrong with them and not put them for sale.

Filed Aug 19, 2001 · Steering · NY

The power steering pump metal hoses are extremely rusted. Metal is flaking off the hose. Dealer suggested that the problem was due to heat. All metal hoses on the drivers side of the engine are experiencing extreme rust. Spoke to an owner of an explorer, similar vintage, and they had to replace similar hoses and brake lines. This in my opinion can be a safety issue especially if the hose becomes perforated and steering is lost. I never had a vehicle with metal hoses so badly corroded.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Steering · IL

The steering arm on driver's side front wheel broke at the wheel connection while backing out of my driveway at approx. 5mph. Unable to steer. Loss of control of vehicle. I'm not sure why this happened.will take it to the dealer tomorrow. I'm only glad I wasn't driving 65 on an interstate highway curve at the time.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Electrical, Steering · AZ

While driving about 30 MPH wheel will lockup. Then, engine will stall without a prior warning. This has had happened a couple of times, and always had happened on low speed.

Filed Apr 6, 2000 · Steering · MI

The front inner tie rod broke off, causing a loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Steering · TX

According to hilcher ford the steering wheel broke off. Claimed to have never seen this happen before.

Filed Dec 17, 1997 · Steering · MN

Wheel separated from the drag-link at the adjustment sleeve connection, causing loss of control.

Filed Aug 13, 1996 · Steering · MS

When turning the steering wheel to the left it sticks. Please describe.

Filed Apr 4, 1996 · Engine, Steering · FL

Upon driving vehicle through puddles, power steering fails/vehicle stalls.