1998 Ford Ranger suspension problems

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Suspension · 151,000 miles · WI

The rear of the frame rusted causing the bumper to hang off. It will fall off if not addressed

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · 150,000 miles · NJ

4wd stopped working some time ago, servo/actuator seemed to be free, recently started making grinding noises in the front right, sounds like hub is somewhere between locked and unlocked. Sort of pops out when coming to a stop HVAC does not work, fan speed only interior courtesy stopped working

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 210,050 miles · KY

The frame has rusted so severely that the rear suspension is detaching from frame and frame is almost rusted completely through and will separate soon. The spare tire and carrier have fallen off where is was attached to the frame due to the excessive rust and the bed mounts have rusted away and no longer attach to the frame leaving the bed with no solid mount. Spare tire and carrier fell off on interstate while driving.

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 111,150 miles · GA

Vehicle back bumper fell off due to excessive rust (while in motion). Ball joints, tie rods, upper and lower control arm brackets rusted out as well as holes in the frame (all identified while stationary).

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Suspension · 114,000 miles · MD

"frame recall ? " while driving frame broke in half, both sides. Since owning I have replaced leaf spring and shock bracket,and also removed spare tire bracket before it fell off in roadway. This needs to be addressed before someone gets killed!!!

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · CT

The rear frame of the truck fell apart rusted away

Filed May 26, 2015 · Suspension · KY

The back section of the frame is rusted off the spring hangers are rusted off the fuel tank cross member is rusted off and the tire hanger is rusted off the shock mounts are about rusted off and the springs are bent because the brackets rusted off

Filed May 13, 2015 · Suspension · 96,000 miles · MA

Driving on hi way, evap canister rotted off, and also lost my spare tire, I have patched frame 13 times now waiting for a recall to come out and yet still havnt heard of one. Truck needs to be fixed as soon as possible. . Hoping anyway possible that they will throw a recall out there for us ranger owners. Thankyou.

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 163,121 miles · NJ

My ford ranger frame is almost completely rotted away in the back and the rest of the frame is in good condition. The rear shackles and shackle brackets are completely rusted away. The spare tire has even fallen off from rust. Also the gas tank straps are about to fall off from were they are attached to the frame. This should not be happening to a truck that is not that old. I have read things about other peoples frames that are rusted away.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 145,000 miles · OH

I took my truck to have a power steering issue examined. The mechanic determined that the passenger side frame of the truck was severely rusted. I examined the frame and noticed that there were sizable holes in the frame of the truck. The entire body of the truck is in solid condition, however the frame issue is a major safety concern and hazard.