1999 Ford Ranger: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Body, Steering · 127,642 miles · VA

I was driving was about 20 MPH and hit a small pot hole. I heard a loud pop bang noise and the left side of truck dropped about 2 or 3 inches. I thought the front end fell off. The frame is rusted so bad you can punch holes is the frame with a screw driver, the driver side torsion bar has collapsed due to rust on the frame that holds it in place, the crossmember to transmission is barley holding transmission up, the spare tire area is rusted in half, all main crossmembers are rusted in half and the frame is rusted in half behind fuel tank. Truck has 127k miles and the body body has little to no rust, upper and lower control arms are unsafe from rust. I do not understand how the body can be so good but frame and suspension is completely rusted to no return.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 104,660 miles · MA

The frame at the right front suspension pocket rusted out. Upper control arm rear bracket is completely detached. Drove the truck to my destination with no issues, on the return trip it felt "floaty" as if it was out of alignment while I was driving down a town road. There was no bump or audible noise prior to or accompanying the issue. Body has very minimal rust, the rest of the frame appears solid. Truck has 104,660 miles.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Airbags, Wheels · 234,504 miles · TN

Takata recall for produce a 1999 model 4wd pick up last november I went to look at it here were no stickers about sold as is but regardles I feel it is ford corporatin to sell a sfe vehicle by law ,, I discovered the tires were the wrong size on the vehicle when I question them they said it the way tey recived it and refused to go any further the required tires for this truck state there supposed to be 245/75/16 for had tire on the truck that are the wrong size 215 65 15 which make handling the vehicle hard in corners and created a rollover situation tires are under recall and ford wont help on this matter I am asking for almost a yr now that some one make ford put on the proper tires at there cost because of there lies and dishonesty,, also they sold the vehicle with bad ball joints that broke a month after I bought the vehicle so I borrowed the money and got them repaired at my own expense the engin has a ticking noise in it no one can find ,, ford of cookville tn is just dishonest I willnever deal with them ever again im just trying to make the 1999 ford ranger 4wd with a 4.0 engine safe so my children can be safe this yr can u help with any of these matters? If they just replace ties I can handle the rest of the issues please

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 116,503 miles · OH

My 1999 ford ranger frame is rusting in several location which will make it very unsafe the body looks brand new but the front frame and rear frame are rusting away. The shocks on the front right side are about the break through the support and the upper control arm is about the break off.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Suspension · 32,234 miles · WI

The upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. Consumer noticed that there was no grease fittings in them. *ak.....

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Engine · WV

While applying the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle vibrated and stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *nm. Consume rbought a 1999, ford ranger with 76931 mile son it. Seller was to fix transmission before consumer took vehicle home. On 10/14/2003 took vehicle to scott ford for inspection, they claime dit wa sokay. On 07/09/2004 consume took vehicle to rainbow tire to have tire rotation an dbalance. They claimed ball joint was defective. On 07/12/2004, consumer had ball joint replacement and an alignment. On september 19, 2004 vehicle would not go uphill. Consume rpulled off the road and walked home. Some friens picked consumer and passengers up. Brother-in law johnny drove vehicle home . Johnny told consumer he had to drive it home in longer all the way home.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Steering · 75,000 miles · KS

Driving and turned the steering wheel when the rack and pinion rod pulled apart from the tie rod end. Rack and pinion rod seems to have excessive rust and wear on the threaded end. The damage to the rod end is too severe to be used again. The threads seem to be rusted off.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Suspension · 49,000 miles · OH

Consumer complained about front end noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced upper control arm. Also, a bulletin was issued on this problem.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Engine, Steering · MD

Problems with vehicle's ball joints and belt tensioners. *mr the consumer expressed a concern about the air bag needing a deactivation switch, the consumer was told by the maryland state police the air bag was dangerous on the passenger side for small children and short people. *scc the consumer talked about two vehicles in the complaint a 1992 ford ranger and a 1999 ford ranger, the 1999 ranger was in need of a air bag deactivation switch and the 1992 ranger had belt tensioner and idler arm problems. The consumer no longer owned the 1992 ford ranger because it was lost in a flood

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 37,500 miles · NY

On or about november of 2002 it was found that my front calipers had become severely warped, large portions of steel were gouged out and rotor was replaced by the dealer under warranty. This defect LED to consequental damage by wearing out the upper ball joints prematurely. The vehicle only has 45,000 miles and at the time of the repair had just over 37,500 miles.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · NC

The vehicle made a squeaking noise due to the lower ball joint had wore out prematurely.