Vehicle Safety Data

2001 FORD RANGER Steering Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2001 FORD RANGER

3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#11054430 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT PARTS OF BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE MELTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-424-9393 AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
#898875 |
WHENEVER VEHICLE RUNS OVER A BUMP OR A POTHOLE IT CAUSES REAR END TO KICK TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT AND REAR SHOCK, SOME IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE OVERSTEERS WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED LIKE DURING A TURN, THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HITS A BUMP. ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
#561248 |
WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS SMALL POTHOLE OR BUMP THE STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WANDER BADLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *YH

Other 2001 FORD RANGER Problem Areas

Suspension 74 complaints Structurebody 54 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 47 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 33 complaints Air Bags 25 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 23 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 22 complaints Seat Belts 21 complaints Structureframe And Members 19 complaints Tires 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 11 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 9 complaints Structure 9 complaints Tirestreadbelt 9 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 2 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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