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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Ranger steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 091997

Ranger

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving at approx 65 mph when heard loud noise underneath vehicle, steering wentout, could not control vehicle. Due to the defect, vehicle went off road into a open field. Took vehicle to dealership, claims nut in washer felloff which caused the pitman arm to do the same. Dealer had to restall a new one.

- Jackson, WI, USA

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