1998 FORD RANGER Structureframe And Members Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1998 FORD RANGER
12 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structureframe And Members Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING TYPE NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE BED OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTING. GAS TANK ABOUT TO FALL OFF. TRUCK ONLY HAS 115000 MILES???? *JS
MY 1998 RANGER WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION AGAIN DUE TO FRAME RUST. NOT JUST IN THE REAR BUT ALL OVER. THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS IN GOOD SHAPE. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT RETURN THE CONTACTS CALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,348.
I HAVE A 1998 FORD RANGER EXTENDED CAB, MY FRAME HAST RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING MY BED TO BE UNATTACHED. *TR
THE FRAME ON MY 1998 FORD RANGER IS BASICALLY RUSTED THROUGH. MY BROTHER'S 1999 FORD RANGER HAD TO HAVE THE FRAME REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. *TT
SPARE TIRE CARRIED UNDER TRUCK COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY AND SPARE FELL ON HIGHWAY AND REAR FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTING AWAY. ORIGINAL RIMS HAD TO BE CHANGED ALSO BECAUSE THEY RUSTED SO BAD WOULDN'T HOLD AIR. *TR
FRAME ON MY 1998 FORD RANGER RUSTED INTO AT THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES, AND BUMPER. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TRUCK TO DO THIS. THE STEEL CROSSMEMBER THAT RUNS BEHIND THE CAB OVER THE GAS TANK FROM SIDE TO SIDE IS ALSO COMPLETELY GONE FROM RUSTING AWAY. THEY MUST HAVE RECEIVED A BAD BATCH OF STEEL WHEN MAKING THIS YEAR. THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER IS ALSO RUSTED AWAY, PLACED THE SPARE TIRE IN THE BED SO THAT IT WOULD NOT FALL OFF WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I SUSPECT THAT THIS WAS VERY COMMON FOR THIS YEAR. *TR
1998 FORD RANGER WITH FRAME RUST. REAR SHACKLES HAVE RUSTED AND FALLEN OFF. *TR
THE REAR BUMPER IN MY 1998 FORD RANGER (80K MILES) IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF, AS THE REAR OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED & BROKEN. I HAVE CABLES HOLDING IT ON NOW. I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER THE REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE & BRACKET RUSTED OFF THE FRAME AND BROKE IN TWO. THE SPARE TIRE ALSO LOOKS LIKE IT IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF FROM RUSTED BRACKETS. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF FORD RANGERS IN WHICH THE REAR BUMPER ACTUALLY DID FALL OFF, OR THE SPARE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE MUCH WORSE THAT THE TOYOTA TRUCKS. IN FACT SOMEONE SAID THAT THE FORD FRAMES WERE BOUGHT AT THE SAME FACTORY AS THE TOYOTA'S, BUT I DO NOT KNOW FORE SURE. EVERYTHING ELSE ON MY TRUCK IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, NOT A SPECK OF RUST ON THE BODY,...
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CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER BOLTS CAME OUT KNOCKING HOLE THROUGH TRANSMITION CASE.TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER HAD TO BE CUT OUT AFTER SPEED NUTS BROKE LOOSE.HEATER FAILED THREE TIMES.THERMOSTAT REPLACED TWICE DIDN'T HELP.BOLTS HOLDING COOLING FAN ON CAME OUT.SWITCH FOR DOME LIGHT FAILED, AND BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.*AK
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FRAME MEMBERS AND BODY ARE DEFECTIVE. THE MACHANIC REPOSITIONED/WELDED THE FRAME BECAUSE OF A NOISE, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Other 1998 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Tires
83 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
51 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
47 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
24 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
23 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Interior Lighting
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Tiressidewall
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
12 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
9 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
5 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
5 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
3 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheelshubcapcover
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint