1998 FORD RANGER Wheels Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 1998 FORD RANGER
6 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
DISPITE PROPER MAINTENCE, I OBSERVED BODY RUST AND DECAY ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MY TRUCK FRAME. ALSO THE BRAKE LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CORRUSION AND RUST INTO THE FRAME. SPARE TIRE BRACKETS HAVE RUSTED INTO AND THE TIRE FELL OFF. ALSO EVAP CANASTER BRACKET RUSTED INTO AND THE EVAP CANASTER FELL OFF.
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING SUPERHEATED AND IGNITED LUBRICATION OF GREASE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. AND WHEEL OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER, EVEN UNDER WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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THE TIRES NEED TO BE TRUDE AND BALANCED ALMOST EVERY MONTH, I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO FORD 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT ITS EITHER THE TIRE OR RIMS AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR I'VE SPENT OVER 1,000.00 AND MORE JUST TO GET IT RIGHT AND IT IS STILL NOT RIGHT. FORD IS BLAMEING FIRESTONE AND FIRESTONE IS BLAMEING FORD I NEED HELP PLEASE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/70/14 )
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THE TIRES NEED TO BE TRUDE AND BALANCED ALMOST EVERY MONTH, I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO FORD 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT ITS EITHER THE TIRE OR RIMS AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR I'VE SPENT OVER 1,000.00 AND MORE JUST TO GET IT RIGHT AND IT IS STILL NOT RIGHT. FORD IS BLAMEING FIRESTONE AND FIRESTONE IS BLAMEING FORD I NEED HELP PLEASE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/70/14 )
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LEFT WHEEL BROKE OFF AND THERE WAS A NOISE DUE TO A SPINDLE BREAKING,WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CURRENTLY THE NOISE HAS RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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LEFT FRONT WHEEL BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS TRAVELING ON EXPRESSWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. NLM
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
Structureframe And Members
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
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