Tailgate often very difficult to open. One side of handle pulls up more and keeps the latch from opening. Often have to push on the tailgate with shoulder while pulling latch to get it open. Also steering wheel is loose and steering is not precise very wobbly. Have not had it looked at yet but my mechanic says it is a common problem with 2000 rangers and that the steering knuckle can be defective and be dangerous to drive as is.dt
2000 Ford Ranger steering complaints
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P0wer steering mechanism is malfunctioning, causing steering problems. Considered a road hazard.
Steering column shaft upper was replaced due to vehicle making a loud metal to metal noise, and getting hard to steer. Also, problem occurred with air bag light illuminating. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide more information.
When driving on an incline, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, but vehicle did not slow down. The brakes kicked in, and moments later, the driver was able to stop the vehicle. *ak the consumer states that the he kept asking the dealer to remedy the steering-3 times. The consumer had to keep taking the vehicle to get a front end alignment every few days. The tail gate latch does not operate, the wind is still leaking around the door, the power steering pump make noise overhead/periodically locks up and throws off the drive belt and becomes hard to steer, there is a vibration in the left front wheel/roaring noise-rotated tires.
When driving there will be a whining noise present and steering wheel will become stiff. Steering has locked up before due to main drive belt breaking. Dealer has replaced power steering pump, but problem still exists.*ak front brakes needed replacing and the rotors were turned. The tailgate will not unlatch periodically and then comes open by itself. The front rods were out of adjustment.
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A clunking sound would appear when making a turn. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop ,and informed of a rack and pinion failure which could not be repaired. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Consumer's vehicle was in an accident and air bags didnot deploy. While driving on a clear day vehicle hit a road sign, causing vehicle to rollover. Vehicle was totaled. Had not contacted dealer as of yet.
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Driving 60mph on interstate pheasant flew low in front of verhicle, as the pheasant disapeared in from my view the truck did an abrupt swirve to the left, I had no steering control, the truck went from the right lane accross passing lane and hit head on into flat concrete berrier, the air bags did not deploy, over $9,000 in damage including new frame. When the truck was being hoisted onto rollback I noticed that the tie rod was hanging. The yoke where the tie rod is bolted to (cast iron) was broken off and I noticed a lot of pheasant remains on the tierod and suspension. I am very concerned that a small bird as this would cause the cast iron yoke to break, also why my airbags did not deploy. The front tire and rim did not impact the concrete berrier. When I saw the pheasant I did not react to it, I did not turn the wheel or hit the brakes, this may sound funny but the truck swirved left dirrectly into the berrier. The seat belt saved me from serious injury. My main concern is the pc that the tie rod mounts to and no air bag deployment
Driver is male, average height (5'10") and weight (170 lbs). No safety defect listed in summary.
While driving on hwy 302, lost control of vehicle and crossed turning lane and two lanes of oncoming traffic when vehicle pulled to left. Left wheel came completely off and took brakes and steering capacity with it. Side-swiped another vehicle, jumped curb and slid more than 50 ft. Before coming to rest just top-side of a deep drainage ditch. Insurance investigators say steering arm knuckle was defective. Have contacted ford via voice mail--have not had my call returned. Please help!
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and steering: spindle: knuckle came off, lost control of vehicle, and side swiped another vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did deploy. One injury was sustained.
While driving approximately 10mph spindle broke & lost control of vehicle. Hit a parked vehicle. Highway patrolman indicated spindle was defective. Vehicle towed to dealership.
While driving on highway, traveling 25mph, and exiting off the ramp, all of sudden lost control of steering. Left side of bumper hit the side rails. Wheel was wobbling. No skidding. Contacted dealer. Vehicle is still under warranty.
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