Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD RANGER Steeringcolumn Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 1997 FORD RANGER

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

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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10030841 |
I HAVE A 1997 FORD RANGER XLT SUPERCAB, 2.3L 4X2. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING LOT AT WORK, AND 2 OF THE 3 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING TO THE RIGHT. THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE, AND I COULD EVENTUALLY TURN TO THE RIGHT, WHEN THE GEAR BOX LODGED AGAINST THE FRAME. I'VE NOTICED 3 OTHER INCIDENTS IN SEARCHING THIS WEBSITE. I THINK THIS IS AN AGE ISSUE WITH RANGER. BOLTS SHOULDN'T JUST BREAK IN TWO. I DIDN'T TAKE THIS TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT MY FRIEND IS A MECHANIC AND DID THE WORK FOR ME. HOWEVER, I'M CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, BECAUSE IF THIS HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY, SERIOUS FATALITIES CAN OCCUR.*AK
#823075 |
WINDSHIELD WIPER COME ON ALL BY ITSELF. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT TURN OFF, COMES ON A HIGH SPEED, SOMETIMES WASHER COMES ON ALSO, INCIDENTS OCCUR WHEN THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. PROCESS DEVELOPED WHERE THE TILT STEERING CANNOT BE ADJUSTED OR MOVED EXCEPT WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A N ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER HAS NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM. *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 Steering 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 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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