2004 Ford Ranger body problems

Filed Feb 12, 2022 · Body · CT

Rear frame rusted and rotted..spare tire fell off entire evap can also..both sides rear frame shock and spring shackles rotted and broke off. Entire frame rotted and broke while driving ..on rear driver side frame rusted rotted and broke ..value of truck is not worth what estimates are ..gas tank hangers rusted and rotted many other pieces of frame rusted rotted through..truck is now unsafe to drive an probably unsellable due to broken rusted rotted frame..

Filed Oct 15, 2021 · Body · 129,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while doing routine maintenance at a local mechanic, the mechanic found that the rear sub-frame assembly was rusted through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V331000 (Structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2021 · Body · NJ

Rusted and rotten out frame. The rest of the vehicle is in real good condition. Frame is cracked thru in a few places and close to were the spring is mounted to the frame.

Filed Apr 2, 2021 · Body · 212,000 miles · NC

2004 ford ranger edge has rusted rotten rear fame, shackels rusted, shocks rusted, bed rusted under bedliner bumper fell off. Beautiful truck with no body rust. The rear section of frame is rotten. Frame will certainly break down to make the truck not driveable shortly. It is impossible to find a used frame in the salvage yard, because they are already rusted through. Help!!!!

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Body · 119,000 miles · OH

The frame broke in two on said vehicle.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 83,000 miles · OH

Incredible amounts of premature rust on frame and suspension parts, shackle brackets rusted away completely and had to be replaced. Frame is rusting at an unprecedented pace!?

Filed May 22, 2020 · Body · 21,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at solomon ford, llc (502 national pike w, brownsville, pa 15417 (724) 785-5500), the technician informed the contact that the subframe was rusted and may detached from the vehicle soon. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2020 · Body · PA

Excessive frame rust. Rails and cross bed supports. 2 of the bed mounting bolts rusted off and also the rust ate through whatever was holding the spare tire on. Not sure where or when that fell off. I was reading many articles about the 04 ford ranger with the same frame rot issues.

Filed Apr 23, 2020 · Body · 226,000 miles · NC

The entirety of the frame and undercarriage is covered in rust and corrosion. The sides of the bed of the truck are rusting out. The front suspension is rusted through. This truck has never been flooded or exposed to excess water or moisture aside from rain.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Body · 60,000 miles · WI

Heavy rust on the frame. Today the spare tire fell off while going down the highway due to heavy rust. No injury to property or people from the incident.