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Problems with 2001 Ford Ranger WHEELS

On average, the 2001 Ford Ranger starts to “feel” problems with the WHEELS and its various aspects after 85 708 miles.

Components Affected by WHEELS Issues

We have classified the 4 complaints from 2001 Ford Ranger about WHEELS into the following categories.

RIM 2

Recently reported WHEELS problems on 2001 Ford Ranger

When driving out of driveway the spare tire under the car came loose. upon inspection there is a great deal of rust on the under carriage. the rest of the vehicle is in excellent shape and withoit rust. my frame should not be rusting like this. it is a safety issue, not only in having parts fall off but also the safety of the vehicles structure may be affected

Traveling east on interstate 10 west of indio, ca when the kumho solis k21 rear passenger tire exploded. ranger pickup swayed back and forth until the pickup went down a 15' embankment. rolled at least 3 times with injuries to both passengers. the pickup was a total loss. tire was purchase 11/22/2010 and was a p225/70r-15. *tr

while driving at 45 mph i slowed to make a right turn and almost went through the intersection into the woods. i thought that the truck might roll. upon inspection, my left front tire was nearly flat. when i brought the wheel/tire to get it repaired i was told that the wheel had rusted through and the tire was okay. the folks at the wheel & tire place showed me how the wheel was designed to trap water and were very familiar with the problem. i notified ford, who ignored the design-flaw aspect, and told me i was out of luck since there was no safety recall. i hope that changes. *tr

Consumer was driving on the free way and when exiting heard a grinding sound. when consumer looked at vehicle he noticed the entire front suspension dropped down. this happened due to the rim of the wheel breaking into pieces. this was a standard rim from the manufacturer. brake caliper behind the rim was damaged. consumer had the vehicle towed to his home because the vehicle's warranty expired. *ak

Consumer states both rear and one front rim are completed rusted from inside to outside. dealer never seen before. please provide further information (picture). *ph

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