2001 Ford Ranger tires problems

Filed Aug 21, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 138,000 miles · KS

I bought my ranger 12 months ago. 6 months ago I noticed the bed of the truck was starting to lean to the left. Also the spare tire came up missing. I thought it was stlolen but upon inspection it had simply rusted the holder under the truck and fallen off. 3 months ago the truck started making a grinding noise upon braking. The right front a arm had rusted and broken off the frame. A mechanic had to weld a piece of metal to the frame because there was nothing to weld to. Then I finally decided to look under the truck and was shocked at what I found. The bed floor was nearly non excistant. Rusted almost completely gone. The spring shackle on the right which is attached to frame with a bracket were sticking up against the bed liner, the bracket completely gone. The tube that holds the right shock absorber is completely rusted off, the shock absorber just hanging there. Mechanics have told me theres no way to repair because theres no viable metal left to weld to. Its simply rusted away. So now im left with over 3 more years of car payments on a vehicle that's useless. I will upload pictures as soon as I can. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Suspension, Tires · 113,500 miles · NY

The spare tire rusted off and fell of when driving and shock mounts also broke due to rust.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Body, Tires · 105,000 miles · MA

The spare tire mounted under the bed rusted off and fell off unto the highway.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Tires · 96,405 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger equipped with cooper cobra radial g/t tires, size p225/60r15. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shimmy and then spun out of control in circles on the highway. The police officer noticed that the tire tread was completely separated. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 06t016000 (tires). The tires were not replaced. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 96,405.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 38,000 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Traveling east on interstate 10 west of indio, ca when the kumho solis k21 rear passenger tire exploded. Ranger pickup swayed back and forth until the pickup went down a 15' embankment. Rolled at least 3 times with injuries to both passengers. The pickup was a total loss. Tire was purchase 11/22/2010 and was a p225/70r-15.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Tires · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact has goodyear wrangler rts tires on his vehicle. He replaced the driver side rear tire. The contact stated that the driver side front tire has a crack near the bead and sidewall. He feels that it is a safety issue because the tire can blow out at anytime. The tire has approximately 45,000 miles. The contact has pictures. The tire dot number and VIN were unavailable. The current mileage is 80,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 12/12/07 *bf updated

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Tires · TX

My 2001 xlt had the factory firestone wilderness ht tire side wall blew out on the freeway. I almost lost control. The truck only has 053265 miles on it, the tire tread was good and tires have been rotated and balance every 6000 miles. I e-mailed ford and firestone, I have pictures of the tire.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Tires · 6,000 miles · RI

Goodyear wrangler rt/s front tires cupping badly, recommended tire rotation caused all four tires to be badly cupped resulting in serious vibration and difficulty in control on wet or icy surfaces. Internet search shows many people have the same problem. Tires were a replacement by ford of firestone tires which were oem. It seems that tire failure or accidents may well result with the cupping of goodyear tires. Ford dealer says tires are defective but the warranty has run out and ford is not responsible. Ford dealer (tasca ford cranston, ri) recommended all tires be replaced at my expense! These tires have only 14,000 miles on them!

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Tires · 55,934 miles · TN

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vibrated while driving 55 MPH. It was taken to the dealer who determined the tires needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact of recall campaign # 01x001000, concerning the tires. However, the dealer did not replace the tires under this recall; they suggested the contact file a safety complaint. Updated 04/11/06.

Filed Jan 16, 2005 · Tires · 47,000 miles · FL

On february 27,2004, I purchased four (4) new tires (hoosier tires - dot adyk 9j0037) from a k&d offroad auto accessories,702 s.collins street, plant city florida, 33563 (mike taylor-owner). Eleven months later (january 15, 2005), my vehicle showed signs of severe tire vibration in the ride and handling. I immediately took my vehicle to the nearest tire service company, long tire & auto service (authorized goodyear dealer) and was told that both front tires showed tire separation and all four (4) tires had cracking as a result of dry rot for age. The technician indicated that the tires were originally manufactured in 1997, apparently, seven (7) years before they were sold to me as new tires in 2004.