NHTSA Complaint #10911225 — 1999 FORD RANGER
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10911225 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD RANGER |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| 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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