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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the spare tire detached from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was driven back to the residence and inspected. The driver noticed that the undercarriage and sub-frame were severely corroded. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the sub-frame had rusted out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000
This complaint is about my 2003 Ford Ranger edge 4X4 that has 70,000 miles on it. My truck looks great but I just found out that my frame is gone an I can't believe that this could happen its so far gone ( rusted away ). I have been online an have found that I'm not the ( only one ) with a Ranger that still looks great that is rusted away like mine, Toyota stepped up an took care of it's customer's I'm sure they got a push to do it. By O D I. Ford needs to step up an fix this for us Ranger owner.I will have to park my truck an wait to hear if your department can help us buyer's of american products.
- Gloucester, MA, USA
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