2000 Ford Ranger: pulls to one side

Filed Jun 11, 2004 · Suspension · 42,043 miles · MN

I took my 2000 ford ranger into get an oil change and have the front end alignment checked as it had a pull to the left. I was told that I needed to have the ball joints and anti-sway bars replaced before they could do an alignment. My vehicle only had 42,043 miles on it at this time. I contacted ford headquarters and asked to have them replaced at their cost and they refused. I have talked to different mechanics who own older fords rangers and they said that the ball joints should not be failing at such a low mileage. At this point I am in the process of getting ready to replace the parts myself, so no replacement has been done.

Filed Mar 26, 2002 · Fuel system, Lights · PA

The left and right turn signals do not work, but when making a sharp turn like a u turn the signal comes on, the dealer was contacted about the problem but was unable to find the problem. Nlm both left and right signals fail when making a slight turn to left or right. The driver window chatters when lowering windows. The dealer cleaned the window guide. Right front seat would not latch. The dealer tightened bolts on seat. There was a squeak in suspension when stopping. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, but lubed suspension. There was a squeak sound from rear wheel when the vehicle was cold. Also the vehicle pulls to the right on the highway.

Filed May 24, 2001 · Suspension · TN

While driving vehicle would wander from side to side in traffic. Would happen at same speed. Problem was intermittent.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Brakes · IA

Vehicle pulls to left when braking at low speeds dealer did aligment , disassembled brakes, and inspected them, but defect stills occurs. *ak the misalignment caused wear on left front tire. Alignment was done twice and consumer was taking back the vehicle for another alignment.

Filed Sep 9, 2000 · Steering · MS · crash

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!

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Tires · PA

While driving I noticed that my truck was pulling to the right all of a sudden. Upon inspecting the right front I found the r front tire flat. After changing the tire I noticed that the tread looked like it was starting to come apart. I returned the tire to the dealer since it only had 900 miles on it and was informed that tires are not covered bywarranty.I purchassed a new tire and contacted firestone via telephone. I was told that there was nothing that they could do, but after fighting with the rep. She put me on hold and when she came back she said "that for costumer satifaction they would send me a chack for half the cost less taxes after they recive a copy of the bill". I faxed them a copy and recived a check for $47.00 in a few weeks. In my phone convercation I stressed that it looked like the tread was comming part but they denied it and that was the end. Now the news hits that they have known about this problem and still refuse to admit it. I have unsafe tires and will as soon as possible purchass new one and seek to file a lawsuit on this matter.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

Filed Aug 9, 2000 · Tires · PA

While driving down a back road in a rain shower, truck begain to pull to the right.I stop the vehicle and looked at the tires and the right front tire was flat.I changed the tire and returned it to the ford dealer I purchassed the truck from because it appeared to me the tread was starting to seperate.as the tire only had 900 miles on it I fought with the dealer but lost and had to purchase a new tire to replace it.I contacted firestone dorect and was in formed that they wanted the tire before they would make do anything and I informed them that the dealer had the tire but that they had a major problem with their tires if they come apart at only 900 miles. They did agree to pay for half the cost of the tire only, and sent a check for appox. $45.00 after I sent them the invoice.( dot number: 027596 tire size: p245/75r16 )

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Vehicle pulled to the right or left when applying brakes in a sudden/emergency situations. Also, pedal pulsated when applying brakes, and became worse when applying brakes at higher speed. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop. Dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found.

Filed May 27, 2000 · Brakes · AZ

Brakes pulling to left when stopping, dealer says ford working on it. Dealer fails to attempt repair. Advises me to drive until notified in future.

Filed Apr 12, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Vehicle pulled to the right when brakes were applied. Dealer notified, and made some repairs. Currently, vehicle was still pulling to the left. Dealer notified again, and was unable to resolve the problem.

Filed Feb 23, 2000 · Brakes · OH

While attempting to stop truck, I applied the brakes gentaly, truck shook violently and pulled to the left, almost causing an accident with another vehicle