NHTSA Complaint #539501 — 1997 FORD RANGER
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 539501 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD RANGER |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
POOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUSING VIBRATION,BOUNCING AND UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE RESULTUNG IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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