Single vehicle accident. Frontal impact - my son was driving.
1998 Ford Ranger steering complaints
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Left front ball joint fell off due to missing screw during manufacturing. Mjs
Consumer was turning right at approximately 10 MPH when the steering failed which almost caused an accident. Dealer did not detect the problem the first time , but then it happened again, and currently dealer is replacing the steering gear box. *ak
The power steering pump malfunctioned, causing the power steering fluid to crystallize, resulting in loss of power steering. Dealer replaced power steering pump 4 times, and has replaced starter and repaired the coolant system once. *ak
A vibration has developed under all braking conditions (15,000 miles on). The steering wheel will shudder and twitch from side to side. Entire vehicle will vibrate. Worst under low braking pedal pressure. As the vehicle slows, the sensation is as if the brakes are making varying braking contact with the rotors/drums, consistant with the wheel revolution speed. At low speed and light brake pedal pressure, the steering wheel will suddenly spin 90-180 degrees to the left, causing the vehicle to change driving lanes, unless firmly held back. Dealership inspected and drove the vehicle. Experienced vibration/shudder and wheel pull. States braking and steering systems components are in normal condition, brakes are unadjustable, complaint is common, and usually gets worse. Can offer no solution.
Power steering failed.
Steering gear assembly failed.
Brakes have been examined twice for squeakiness. Dealer has stated that they cannot duplicate problem. Noises have worsened since last exam on 12/15/98. There are several areas of rust on the underside of my truck and on the outtake manifold in the enginge. Dealer has stated "that's normal" to repeated inquiries about this rust. I have already had throttle assembly piece, the "butterfly valve" replaced in nov of 1998. I now have sqeaky noises coming from the rear axle as well, which I will schedule for exam this week, 1/11/99.
Upper ball joint separated from the vehicle causing loss of control and minor collision, rust found outside both the sides of the knuckle and a missing bolt.
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