| Issue ID | 382395 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 767107 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| File date | 09/09/02 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When accelerating on a flat straight highway from 30 mph, the truck jerked to the right went into the ditch and rolled several times, totalling the vehicle. Investigating officer commented that the bolts that hold the cab onto the frame one was missing and another was sheared off. Truck recently had a rebuilt transmission and engine installed and had had regular "safety checks" at a local shop. No noticable leaning or other indicators that the part was about to fail. This kind of bolt should last the lifetime of the vehicle! Nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OTTAWA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A9HUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/01 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
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