1997 FORD RANGER Steering Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1997 FORD RANGER

4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD RANGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10614454 | July 18, 2014

REPORTING NUMEROUS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED USED ---ORIGINAL OCCURRENCE DATE NOT CERTAIN BUT OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS MECHANICAL FAILURES OCCURRED THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITIES. THE FAILURES INCLUDE BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE TO ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE LINES CORRODED AND LEAKED ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID --REAR BODY SUPPORT SYSTEM GAVE OUT DURING DRIVING AND REAR WHEELS AND AXLES NOT ATTACHED TO BODY ---VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND WENT OFF INTO SHOULDER--RADIAL AXIAL ARM RUSTED AWAY AND STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. GAS LEAKS FROM TOP OF TANK IF FILLED TO FULL --LEAKS ON TO GROUND AND COULD RESULT IN GAS FIRE AND EXPLOSION --DO NOT FILL TANK MORE THAN 3/4 ! ALL BRAKE LINES SHOULD BE REPLACED AND FREQUENT CHECKS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION. I AM REPORTING THIS TO MAKE OWNERS AWARE AND TAKE PRECAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH.. *TR

#10349228 | August 13, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD RANGER. WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH ATTEMPTING A LEFT HAND TURN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NO LONGER RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BE TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION BUT THE WHEELS WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE MOVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING BOX HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85000.

#10119041 | April 22, 2005 Crash

THE CONSUMER VEHICLE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

#809900 | March 12, 1997

THE STEERING IS LOOSE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STAY IN CENTER WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

Other 1997 FORD RANGER Problem Areas

Interior Lighting 36 complaints Tirestreadbelt 34 complaints Tires 27 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 24 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 17 complaints Electrical System 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 8 complaints Structurebody 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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