This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
At 40,000 miles and now at 81000 miles I need the ball joints replaced, I have never had to replace ball joints on any car under 150,000 miles my entire life, there is a problem here, this is a '98 Ford Ranger.
While turning, the consumer would hear a loud popping noise/heavy vibration coming from the front end. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
While driving in a parking lot and making a left without warning front end of the truck malfunctioned. Investigator from Ford investigated vehicle, stating that malfunction resulted in the manufacturing of the truck and not the driver.
Defective part found during routine state inspection. Dealer declined replacement under warrenty due to > 3 years. Service technician diagnosed design defects which should result in recall. No safety defect listed.
Original equipment on 1998, Ford, Ranger with 23,000 miles, tire size P235/70R16, dot vn0811U. All 4 tires had worn out from inside and going towards the outside causing front end to come out of alignment. Tires should have lasted 50,000 miles.
- Everett, WA, USA
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Front end alignment is out, but must purchase additional kits to be put on before alinement can be set correctly. Should have been told about this. Now cost of repair is est $120. Most people can not afford that at one time and will drive on misalined front end which can be a big saftely issue.
Front end alignment will require installation of additional parts ($250 worth) which are included on most other cars & trucks but omitted on this $23,000 truck, and not included in "warranty coverage".
Front end keeps wearing out tires ever 2500 miles suspension comes loose severe vibration in front end tire choping again dealer has had for 22 days and 6 times fixing front end suspension still not fixed( dot number: Tire size: 205-75-15 )
While driving on a flat, straight surface, heard a click under vehicle. Vehicle swerved to the right losing control, resulting in a clash/injuries. Vehicle was totaled.
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- Morgantown, WV, USA