NHTSA Complaint #10911225 — 1999 FORD RANGER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10911225
Vehicle	1999 FORD RANGER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	September 30, 2016
Date Filed	October 3, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO EXTREME RUST/CORROSION ON CHASSIS FRAME (LEFT SIDE) OVER AND NEAR GAS TANK AND BRAKE LINES. NO ACCIDENT TO REPORT BUT I WON'T DRIVE VEHICLE NOW DUE TO OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUES.

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