Problems with 2000 Ford Ranger SUSPENSION

Vehicle lost stability on highway at posted speed on uneven pavement causing the truck to fishtail--very concerned about safety of vehicle. *ak

While driving vehicle would wander from side to side in traffic. would happen at same speed. problem was intermittent. *ak

While driving over a ditch or a drop off a loud popping noise is heard. *ak

Would be driving and had vibration in left rear. it became more pronounced when driving at highway speeds. would feel like a flat tire. took to dealership, and mechanic could not locate cause of vibration.*ak consumer feels there is a problem with the design or manufacturing of the left rear suspension, also stating if this were a tire problem, the left rear tire would not be the only one being affected, could be a tire problem though, consumer has firestone, p235/75r15, dot 8xhlip4. *slc

While traveling 55mph or more steering wheel shakes and vibrates to point that driver's hands and arms go numb. dealer has replaced the motor mounts and transmission mounts, and problem still occurs. *ak

Both front shocks have leaked oil out, uneven tire wear, cracks inside bumper, headliner and other body joints shifting position, left radiator mount compressed badly. this is the second ranger i have seen this on today.*ak

Vehicle would vibrate between 40-45 mph. vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions, and still unable to locate problem. *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.

Flat tire while driving-no obvious cause of failure-i checked for nails, etc. found none. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r15 )

When the right front bearing assembly locked up due to lack of grease it almost put me in the ditch on the right side of the road. it had to be towed to the nearest ford dealer, brandon ford and they replaced the whole tight assembly costing about $600 and was covered under warranty. they did not, however check or replace the left side assembly which failed at a higher speed. the left side assembly locked up 200 miles later while i was taking it to have it replaced and this time at 65 mph and almost threw me into a retaining wall being used on i-4 mlk tampa. i am filing this report with you so that if there are any more vehicles out there -explorer and rangers that ford failed to lubricate and are subject to failure, it will be on record. as close as it was to causing a wreck, i feel that they should follow up to make sure that some unsuspecting and less alert driver doesn't get killed or kill someone else. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****734299

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on the highwayand heard a rattling noise. vehicle started vibrating and the right rear tire was flat . there were two injuries. *ak firestone wilderness at 225/70/r15 *mw

Single truck rollover. driver ejected and killed instantly. *ak (dot number: vd70 tiresize: p255/70r15)

Was driving 55mph & vehicle would drift left when brakes applied. took to dealer & nothing found. drove some more & problem was getting worse. took it back & service manager indicated problem was with the brakes. it was drifting left. also, would drift when steering was released & shaking. tires were found out of balance. firestone, wilderness atx, 0235/75r15. right front tire went flat & was informed ran over a nail, but it could not be produced. *ak

Tire overheats under normal driving condition, uneven tread wear, dealer states that is normal. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70rs )