NHTSA Complaint #11354894 — 2003 FORD RANGER SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11354894
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	December 24, 2019
Date Filed	September 14, 2020
Mileage	230,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

CHASSIS ROTTING OUT. LOST SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND REAR FRAME SUPPORT. SPRING PERCH ROTTED OFF CHASSIS. OTHER AREAS ARE BEGINNING TO ROT OUT ON FRAME RAILS! THINGS CAME APART IN MOTION BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY REMOVE UPON STOPPING

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