| Issue ID | 345662 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 758940 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| File date | 13/02/02 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The component had corroded and failed. Repair shop said they had never seen this before. Suggested that the part may not have been properly treated prior to instalation. Left side matching component showes no corrosion. Was making a left turn when the part made a snapping sound and the right front of the truck dropped rubbing the tire.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEBSTER GROVES, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR14U7MPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/01/94 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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