NHTSA Complaint #11130591 — 2003 FORD RANGER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11130591
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	September 7, 2018
Date Filed	September 21, 2018
Mileage	112,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

MY 2003 FORD RANGER EDGE FRAME HAS RUSTED AROUND THE FUEL STRAP ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRAME HAS RUSTED CLEAR THROUGH AND BROKE IN HALF. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET AS THIS IS SIMILAR TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE TOYOTA TRUCK THAT HAD IT'S FRAME RECALLED.

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