I recently replaced rotted parts of the underside of my ford range, spring shackles, schocks and schock mount brackets. i did this repair to make mu truck safer, after 3 weeks of driving with the new repairs the frame began to crack and is about to split in half... not so safe. the body is in great shape, but i can't drive the truck with the frame in its current condition. back road driving 3 days a week.
Frame is rusting out under the cab on both sides , had a rusted out brake line and noticed the frame rot
The frame and body is at least 50% rusted.
I was filling air in the driver rear tire and i saw rot and bad rust on the frame before and after the spring shackle a crack from bottom of the frame to the top on both sides the frame is super thin and is now not drivable bc it's very dangerous to be driven if it ever broke someone or multiple people could get injured or even killed looks like it's been cracked for a long time i've owned it 9 months it was bought from a local dealer.
The driver rear door suddenly broke the latch while the car was in the parking lot and therefore could not open the door. so now both rear doors could not open.
The frame is rusted out. just noticed it recently
The frame is cracked over the rear axle, on both sides of the vehicle.
The rear passenger door of the ranger super-cab could not open. it broke at the nut at the latch and that the door could not open since that day. updated 11/28/2017*cn
Frame is rusted out, this appears to be a major problem with the 2000 ford ranger.
Stop at red light and went over a bump the tire fell off, the whole truck frameis rusting apart.....updated 01/04/2016 *bf updated 6/14/18*jb
During routine maintenance found a 6 to 8 inch hole rusted through the frame just behind the right front tire and front suspension attachment location. no repair has been made, but frame looks to be weakened at this point.. photos available. other issues due to rust: spring 2013: replaced engine oil pan - leaking oil due to rust holes. winter 2013: body repair - major rust and right side accident damage - much more rust coming on truck. autumn 2013: replaced 5 feet rusted brake line to rear brakes - leaking brake fluid, no brakes. summer 2012: steel wheels were replaced due to rusted bead area causing weakness and air leakage. spare tire mount found inoperable due to rusted support.
This truck frame is rusting out so bad that the rear bumper where it is attached to the frame just broke off on 3/20/13. i also have a ford escape 2001 with 160000 miles and very little rust. this truck has also been garaged and kept clean and washed above and below.
About 6 years ago the frame began to rust. the vehicle is now a borderline junker. the frame has rotted through and the cross members have become detached from the frame. looking at the vehicle you would never expect it to be ready to split in half. is ford liable in any manner for the fatigued and rotted frame and connecting components?
Transmission went out at 70749 miles. purchased 04/11/2003. on 09/15/2003 noticed transmission slipping, made appt for 09/18 with dealership where i purchased it used. transmission went out on a busy intersection and had to be pushed to the side by police and towed to dealership to make my appt. cost $3113 to replace - dealer basically "to bad for you". also - ac condenser needs replacing at a cost of $570 cannot afford to do condenser yet.... this has been a very expensive vehicle so far, we've owned it less than 6 months!
There is a clicking noise when turning on air conditioner. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced some parts, currently, engine check light is on, and air conditioner won't come on.*ak
At 30 mph vehicle began to shake and check engine light came on. we stopped and call for a tow truck. when we looked under the truck we saw gasoline pouring from the area around the gas tank and onto the exhaust system.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Rear frame rusted and cracked on both sides and the spare tire holder is rusted and ready to fall off. the truck is unsafe to drive. this should not happen to an 11 year old truck. just as toyota did, ford should stand behind their frames.