NHTSA Complaint #10908184 — 1996 FORD RANGER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10908184
Vehicle	1996 FORD RANGER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 15, 2016
Date Filed	September 20, 2016
Mileage	219,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE WHOLE UNDERBODY AND FRAME IS RUSTED AND ROTTED. THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLES HAVE RUSTED AND ROTTED AWAY.

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