Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. While examining the vehicle she noticed that there was a lot of rust on the frame underneath the front end. The failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
1999 Ford Ranger body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact noticed the rear bumper began hanging halfway off the vehicle. Upon examining the vehicle, he noticed the frame underneath the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed he would have to pay for the repairs and that the rusting was most likely due to the salting of the roads during the winter. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 68,800
1999 ford ranger, frame rusted so bad that my mechanic says not safe to drive and will not work on it. I have welded the frame in two places. What is upsetting is that there is no rust holes in the bed or body. The frame should not be disintegrating before other parts rust.
Frame rot. Had to put new spring shackles in. Found the frame rotted out at and around spare tire. This is potentially dangerous and not knowing this prior to buying it could have saved me alot of money and grief.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact stated that the frame of her vehicle was rotted. She noticed a news source stating that this was a dangerous issue. The vehicle was taken to a body shop other than the dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 113,319. Updated 05/27/09. *lj the consumer also had a problem with the power steering. Updated 05/28/09.
The frame of the 1999 ford ranger xlt has rusted to the point of being unsafe to drive. The frame has rusted to the point where the rear suspension attachment points are irrepairably (sp) deteriorated. The front crossmember is rusted to the point of having lost all mechanical strength and may break causing loss of steering control, or the engine/trans may drop and cause the shift linkage and or the accelerator to move without driver input.
Frame rust to the point of frame failure, due to rust.
We have a 99 ford ranger bought brand new. It is in mint condition and has only approx. 80,000 miles on it. We just noticed that the frame was cracked and ready to split in half. We contacted ford motor co., they said there was nothing they could do about it that the warranty was over. They wouldn't even look at the vehicle. This vehicle has a defective frame and if, it was not noticed, we could have been killed. This is a safety issue and there may be more vehicles out there that could have the same problem. There was no accident, but there could have been if it wasn't noticed.
Dt*: the contact stated the metal frame on the rear passenger side deteriorated. As a result, the bumper hangs down from the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however no repairs were made. When the vehicle wa sparked the passenger side of rear bumper was hanging down because the passenger's side frame was rusted. However, the driver's side frame and the vehicle's body were not rusted. The local ford dealer could not find time to view the vehicle, but offered $1000 of the $3500 repair cost if repaired at the ford dealership. Contact rejected it claiming it was a factory defect.
When it rains gallons of water comes through the right front door, though the dashboard, down the floor board. This could result in an electrical system fire. The dealership indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles. *ak neither the dealer nor the manufacturer would repair the vehicle. *sc
Door open sensor/switches are defective. Door ajar dash light and dome light remains on.
The driver's door never closed properly.
I noticed that there was a recall of the 2001 ford ranger for the very same problem my truck seeme to have. The federal safety agency#:00v394000. I was driving when the hood snapped open. I could have very easily been in a head-on collision when my entire view was blocked with the hood. I have taken some pictures of the hood area if they are needed. The repair shop said that one of the screws came loose at some point in time and with the vibration. The wire formed hood striker snapped from metal fatigue. Anyway this whole ordeal is costing me about $1300 not mentioned that I could have been killed. Mr
I feel that my ford ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion.. I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is [email protected] or [email protected].
Running boards are unsafe. They are located too far under the vehicle, making them very awkward and dangerous to use, forcing the occupant to twist their ankle to enter the vehicle. When exiting the vehicle, they are not visible from the interior, forcing the occupant to guess where they are, which makes them useless and dangerous. Because the steps are not visible from inside the vehicle, small children can easily miss the step and fall from the vehicle.
When vehicle was purchased the bed was installed cocked, we noticed a serios water leak a week after leaving the dealer, have returned the truck 6 times with no repairs that worked. First repaip attempt was to apply a sealer, no good, second was sealer again, no good, third,fourth, and fifth try was silicone no good,last try was expandable foam, still no good, im tired of have a piece of junk.
Dashboard fell out. Mjs
I had made my first appointment after signing the papers, purchasing the 99 ford ranger. I thought these things can be taken care after the first appointment. I had gone by the dealership 4 times, and can't get any of these taken care off. 5800 miles later, I still have these problems. The body shop manager said he isn't set up like the manufaturer, and the service manager is full of I'm sorries. Larry kramer is the engineer representative with ford. I have asked the dealer to replace the vehicle , they said I am sorry we already got your check from the bank, and we would not be able to replace this truck. Larry kramer would not give me any straight answers. He was ready to fight, I do'nt know what to do with this truck . I am concerned for my safety!
Rear doors on the extended cab 4-door option were loose causing wind noise.
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