The frame is rotting away.the bed is about to fly off,and I fear the rear bumper,and spare is also.the truck is still running good,but I am very hesitent about using it.
2000 Ford Ranger body complaints
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I was driving my truck down a main road and there was a small pothole.it was only about an inch deep by about a foot and all of a sudden my truck started making very loud noises going down the road and almost seeming like the truck didn't want to go straight. I pulled over because I wanted to check it and here was a massive crack in the frame behind the shackle mount in the front of the wheel well. This was caused by the gas tank mount that the strap connects do holding dirt and moisture behind it and rotted out a hole in the frame. Also the gas tank mount rotted compleatly out and is no longer there on the drivers side the same place that the frame rotted out. This is a big defect by ford as there is no way to clean it out and the frame will just rot even though the body of the truck is spotless and rust free because I wash the undercarriage every week as well as the whole truck. This is extremely unsafe because the moisture and dirt consistaintly eat away at the frame. Also it is bad enough that I possibly need to take the truck off the road even though the rest of the truck is perfect. It is very unsafe to drive and I can't believe ford could have over looked this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a rattling noise underneath the vehicle. Suddenly, the rear driver's side shock detached from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the entire frame was rotted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.
Frame and crossmembers have severe flaking rust and frame rot on rear section of frame behind the cab. Leaf spring brackets broke and ripped out of frame this section has been replaced apx 2 years ago. Back spare tire rear crossmember has rusted completely out and is in the process of being replaced. Bed support crossmembers all rusted almost completely out leaving bed weak. This is in the process of being replaced. Gas tank cross member has rusted out around bottom of mount and also up the inside of the frame rails. Gas tank holding straps are in process of rusting out and breaking. These are being replaced.
I recently bought this vehicle and only noticed how severe the rust was after the purchase. My vehicle is extremely rusted on the bottom and has several rust holes on the front passenger side of my vehicle. Knowing that at any moment one bump could finish the job and blow the frame off is not great. A recall for the extreme rust damage would be greatly appreciated since I have no other way to fix this.
Car chassis is rotting very bad even with no salt around and never used to beach. Have a hole throught the chassis near rear driver side.
Frame rusted out
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle drove over a pothole and the subframe twisted sideways. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of several issues pertaining to the rear, driver, and passenger sides of the subframe, including severe corrosion to the spare tire support and the fuel tank strap was fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 10/24/17*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. During an oil change, an independent mechanic noticed and informed the contact that the frame was completely rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 186,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While operating the vehicle, a rattling type noise was present under the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the leaf spring shackle connected to the subframe failed due to rust and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that the replacement components needed to repair the vehicle were no longer available. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Going over a bump on city street leaf spring broke. Frame around radiator is completely rusted away. Under body frame rusted as well.
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Rear frame rusted badly. Was repaired was costly as well as rear bumper.
The frame and body is at least 50% rusted.
Frame completely rotted through discovered when attempting to replace shocks. No need for that unsafe to drive.
Frame rusted through.
I am the 2nd owner of this truck. First owner kept truck pristine, washed every weekend regardless of weather.it was spotless except for rotten front bumper. Ten months later a foot and half of frame badly rotten. I wired up rear bumper and kept it that way until I had the money for a frame weld. Bought steel to do this. It was like this for a long while and rot did not spread. Last december truck was in an accident. I was not there. A friend was driving. She was at a full stop waiting at a light and was rear-ended. I later looked at the truck and it seemed easily repairable to me. Only passenger fender wrinkled. I would make a wooden bed. When I finally got through the insurance hassles and my mechanic received my truck in 2/ 2015. I had to wait to do anything with it. When my mechanic and I looked it over the frame was rusted badly and cracked up by the cab. Crack appeared to predate the accident. I'm not sure if you can help me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair and discovered that the rear frame exhibited excessive rust corrosion near the leaf spring shackle support. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs, the technician discovered that the mainframe behind the front passenger side wheel was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no solution was provided. The failure mileage was 128,858.
I own a 2000 ford ranger with a badly rusted frame problem,ford denies the problem,it started when I went to get my first inspection after I bought it used in 2012,I never noticed that it had a bad frame as the truck was in beautiful condition,I went to sears for my inspection and they found a rusted frame part which I had to have welded but now after goin into the 4th rotted frame problem (gas tank straps) and a rear tire holder rusted through I am totally disgusted,this should not happen as I have owned vehicles all my life and never ran into a problem like this,that gas tank could of fallen out and caused my life as well as others.I am not the only one with this ford problem,there are many many ford owners that have this problem.toyota recalled there frame problems but who is payin off ford to keep there problems quiet,I am on disability and now this december its gonna cost me another 800$ to get this fixed and I have already paid a hefty sum to get the other frame repairs done,last year I needed shackles and the garage could not do it until I had new braces welded because the frame was paper thin so they could not install shackles,can you help,this is a serious safety issue and who knows maybe the frame could split while I am driving down the road,thanks in advance [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The frame and only the frame is rusted out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the rear bumper that was connected to the frame separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 218,000.
Excessive rust through frame. Integrity failed.
Frame is rusted beyond repair and body is fine.
While my truck was sitting in the parking lot at work I came out for a brake and I noticed that the bed of the truck was sitting against the cab. This truck is washed and kept out of the weather and it seems strange that the frame is rotten before the body is. I know that the rocker panels and fender wheels normally rot out but they are still mint.
Vehicle has exhibited severe frame and underbody rust for several years; during last inspection mechanic cautioned that vehicle was badly rusted but still able to pass inspection. I visually inspected the vehicle this evening and found severe delamination to frame members and severe rusting of bed underframe. Crossmember supporting bed is rusted through or non-existent in approximately 40% of surface area. Shock absorber mounts, leaf spring mounts, fuel tank supports, and fuel lines significantly rusted. Approximately one year ago rear brake lines failed at low speed and vehicle nearly collided with parked cars and adjancent stone wall. Mechanic attributed brake failure to rust through of rear brake system. Vehicle was purchased new and is still owned by original owner. Vehicle has been maintained since new and properly cared for.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. While driving 20 MPH, the rear frame on the rear axle was corroded and fractured on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that the rear frame and the spare tire frame were completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear frame, spare tire, spare framing, the frame railing and shackle mounts needed to be repaired. The vehicle was to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
The whole frame has rusted and eroded causing the gas tank assembly to drop from the carriage and could have been fatal as my wife was driving the truck.the frame is shot. No one (body repair shops ) will touch it for liability reasons. I have not seen a recall on this like the ones for the toyota tacomas . But I'm sure I can not be the only one. I can not resell it in its present state as it is unsafe to drive and I could not do that. I am looking for some help. I do not think a truck should completely rot away in 14 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford ranger. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.
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