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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Ranger steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #5

Jun 152002

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 55 mph vehicle lost control and rolled over. As a result, the roof crushed in and broke the driver's neck. Vehicle was considered a total loss.

- Derby, NY, USA

problem #4

Mar 011998

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering had to be replaced, was making a noise like pump was not working properly. Air conditioner pump replaced. Right window is loose while going down. Transmission slips occasionally while taking off. There are loose bolts underneath seats. Fog light failed. Consumer states oil from master cylinder damaged hood. Door lock inside driver's door never worked and was replaced.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power steering failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 201998

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brother was driving at approximately 30 mph when he lost power steering.- the steering wheel would just turn around and around, causing him to hit a bank of dirt on the side of the road.

- Mt Rest, SC, USA

problem #1

Jun 261998

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Vehicle advertised with power steering however never had power steering.

- Fort Washi, MD, USA

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