The contact owns a 2003 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, an abnormal, rattling noise began to emit from the rear of the vehicle without warning. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear cross members had rotted out due to severe corrosion. The contact also stated that the fuel tank was no longer being supported due to the failure. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

- South Yarmouth, MA, USA

The contact owns 2003 Ford Ranger pick up. The contact stated that the frame bed was excessively rotted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician who confirmed that there was significant damage to the center frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. The current mileage 53,000. Updated 9/29/14

- Austin, IN, USA

Spare tire carrier rusted off of truck so we then took further investigation. My husband laid under the bed of the truck to look at it and then seen a hole in the floor of the truck bed. So right then he removed the bed liner that was it in and sure enough there was a huge hole. Then also seen the frame was broken and rusted very badly. So he removed the truck bed itself from the frame and seen how bad the damage was. It has since cracked due to the obscene amount of rust of the frame of the truck. There are also rust spots in several spots on the body of the truck but are not as concerned about that as the fact that the frame is broken. The dealership so far is not taking responsibility for this. We feel they have tried to cover it up. We have filed a complaint with the attorney general's office and are still waiting for a response from the dealership. Ford Motor Company is not taking responsibility for it. We have pictures available which we have shown to a mechanic at our closet Ford dealership and he stated this was absolutely unbelievable. This is a 2003 Ford Ranger. Has not been wrecked or damaged in any way.

- Elkview, WV, USA

2003 Ford Ranger passenger air bag did not deploy until 2 or 3 sec. After the accident truck hit tree about 40 mph drivers air bag went off passengers did not go off passenger broke back rear bed of truck came into truck leaving a arrow shape peace of steal approx 4" long inside of truck cab ware a 4 to 5 foot tall person would have it perched into head because of being belted into seat.

- Jackson , MI, USA