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My frame is rusting out! I was having problems filling my gas tank so I brought it in to the shop to find that where the gas tank supports attached to the frame had rusted out. My gas tank was hanging on by a thread. I had to have the whole thing removed, repaired, and replaced.
My 1999 Ford Ranger frame is rusting in several location which will make it very unsafe the body looks brand new but the front frame and rear frame are rusting away. The shocks on the front right side are about the break through the support and the upper control arm is about the break off.
I have seen multiple 99 Ford Ranger, and every one I have seen is rusted out. Frame, rear bumper & bed. There are other places rusted but not as bad as the frame, rusted in half, rear bumper fell off going down the road, other thinga that bolt under the bed fell out.
For the second time as far as I know the rear frame (rear spring shackles and spear tire holder specifically) have and are being replaced because they have rusted and they tore apart. As I was driving I hit a regular bump in the road. I was driving about 35 to 45 mph on the way to work. Well it sounded like it hit pretty hard, as I was driving I noticed the trucks performance was lacking. So, went to work, got out of work and on the way back home I noticed the samething with the performance of the truck. It was lacking in a big way. As I was pulling into the driveway I heard a large clunk sound. The next day I had a prior appointment at my transmission shop. As the mechanics put it on the lift "the rear axle dropped to the full extent of the shock absorber and busting their seals. Because the shackle broke it was causing the axle to twist while I was driving given the truck the bad performance, bad steering, and giving the transmission a pulsating affect. Also the engine lost the power giving the truck resistance and using more gas. So I am replacing both shackles, both shock absorbers, and the spear tire mechanism. At the same time I will be sanding the frame down, and coating all parts (cleaning and coating parts) with bedliner coating to hopefully stop the rust. The parts that I am replacing are also replacement parts because they are bolted on to the frame instead of riveted like the originals were. Also the steel seams to be thinner in the rear than the front and middle.
- North Attleboro, MA, USA
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I tried to get my 99 Ranger inspected when they put it on the lift a big chunk of the frame fell to the ground.upon further inspection there were holes in the right side frame next to the rear spring shackles and the gas tank straps were rusted out of the frame.the garage owner taped the frame with a ball peen hammer and found more holes on the left side and the right front under the air conditioner.I could not drive the truck home it was so unsafe I can't believe the frame did not brake when I was driving it.if I was to get into an accident with the truck in that condition the frame would have crumpled up like tin foil.reading the complaints here I'm not alone.the truck was taken care of washed all the time if Ford is going to sell trucks in New York they better be safer.I will never buy another Ford.
I noticed heavy rust scale on ground and inspected to see my spare tire was missing, there is a large hole rusted all the way thru the frame in front of the left rear spring shackle and a crack in the frame in front of the front shackle almost all the way around the channel. Further investigation showed all cross members, gas tank strap and bed supports are severely rusted and the right side frame rail following suit with the left frame rail. The remainder of the truck is in very good condition this should not happen to a truck with this age and mileage.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the technician found rust on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 158,000. Updated 11/13/12 the consumer stated the frame on the rear shackle rusted away; the rear bumer on the left side fell off fron the rust on the frame. There is nothing to weld on the metal is that bad. Updated 11/28/2012
I was driving in the freeway I-275 nb nof howard avenue tampa Florida I heard a noise to the front of small truck, after that I saw black smoke from front of truck I put to car a safety place of the freeway of truck is turn off itself. I have not time take off of keys from of truck of only time is took my bags, open the door and get out the truck and all contents were burned in the fire. Additional I have the truck for 4 months ago only and I need to help, because I have insurance but only liability coverage and no full cover, in which I have to continue to pay to the dealer $6,000 dollars from my pocket. Thank you for your attention for my case. But thank you so much to my god a still with live and my boyfriend. Thank you again. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
1999 Ford Ranger with 130,000 miles. Leaf springs rusted out (both sides) and mounting brackets also rusted. Went to 3 autobody shops and nobody would touch it. Bumper just rusted out on both sides and spare tire well is completely rusted. Bumper and spare currently being held together with 2, 1900 lb chains. Ranger runs fine just body falling apart. Very concerned tire, bumper may become dislodged and cause further damage to myself or others. Gas tank also rusted but not leaking so far.
The spare tire was noticed to be missing and the rear bumper was found to have extremely weak mounting. Upon inspection the entire rear section of the frame had severe rust thru. The bell shaped piece that holds the spare tire under the truck had rusted and collapsed. The spare tire fell from the vehicle at an unknown date and speed. The cross member holding up the fuel take was extremely rusted, and would have failed in the near future. The frame at the rear bumper mounting location was rusted and would have caused the rear bumper to detach from vehicle in the near future. The right side shock mount was rusted completely off. The spare tire had fallen, which could have caused an accident, and the gas tank and rear bumper were close to falling off, which would have also caused an accident.
The frame keeps cracking at the passengers side shock mount and working its way to the front of the truck. I have welded it several times in the past 2 months and cracking in different spots. Alot of people are having the same problems.my frame is about to snap in half. The truck only has 124,000 miles on it. Its pretty much the same as Toyota's frame recall.
Excessive under carriage/frame rust. Spare tire mount rusted completely through and fell off at 30,000 miles. Ladder frame cross members completely rusted through and fell off after 35000, front part of ladder frame where engine mounts is rusted 80% through by 41,000 miles. Most of frame is heavily damaged by excessive rust. Upper body looks fine, no rust on main body, only under carriage and frame. Vehicle is about to collapse.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the rear frame was corroding and the bumper could fall off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and current mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
The frame near my back wheels is completely rusted out and there is now a big crack on both sides of the frame. The rust amounts are excessive, and in my opinion seem to be a failure in design of the frame. The truck has only 105,000 miles on it and the frame in that section of the car has serious rust while the rest of the car looks good. All of the connections in the back have a lot of rust, more than can be attributed to poor maintenance. If I hadn't seen this crack developing in the frame a serious accident could have resulted. I feel Ford should be held accountable for a faulty product
Left side of frame rail rusted through to the point frame is almost broke in half on left rear portion just ahead of rear axle. Sway arm was also connected to this part of frame. Large portion of frame rail is missing, (approximately 6X6") which has rendered truck useless & unsafe to drive. Last year both rear spring shackles had to be replaced or rear axle was going to fall out. Until now this vehicle was in excellent condition.
I feel that my Ford Ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion.. I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get Ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is jennetic@aol.com or sacroxx1@aol.com.
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- Corfu, NY, USA