| Issue ID | 1594775 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11245886 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| File date | 02/06/05 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle body and structural frame have abnormal corrosion and rust and critical components have failed. Cab is attached to frame with four bolts. The metal around the front left bolt had completely rusted away. Cab is therefore only held down now by three bolts. Right front coil spring tower rotted and was subject to complete failure which would cause the right front of the vehicle to fall down onto the shock absorber. Tire would have been thrust into fender well and steering would been comprimised. Repaired in 2006. Gas tank mounting straps rusted away subjecting the tank to fall from vehicle. Repaired in 2005. Left rear leaf spring attach bracket (shackle) rusted and broke, causing vehicle to fall onto end of leaf spring, which is no longer attached. Engine oil pick up screen became clogged with deteriorated oil pan gasket material. Engine became starved of oil and seized up while driving in heavy traffic, causing a major hazard. Engine was replaced in 2016. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARBONDALE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A8KUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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