2002 Ford Ranger Other or unknown Problems

“The rear strap that holds the fuel tank is hanging down. On closer inspection, the mount that is connected/part of the frame has completely corroded and is now missing. I only noticed the problem when the check fuel cap and I started to try and locate the problem.”

“Was pulling into friends driveway when I heard a cracking noise when I checked the left rear spring hanger pulled out of the rusted frame. I pulled off the bed of the truck and found several areas which were severely rusted including the spare tire carrier and the straps which hold up the gas tank. I am the original owner of the vehicle and have lived in pennsylvania the whole time.”

“Rear tire fell out onto road, rotted carrier , frame rotted at axle, cracked in half while driving on highway, rear end shifted, can know longer drive vehicle safely, had to buy new truck days later! Body in good shape, frame totally rotted! So many other complaints about same thing on google search. Toyota toyota had same thing, we called all their trucks and replaced all truck f we called all their trucks and replaced all truck frames frames, still to this day Ford has not recognized a major problem with their frames!!! …”

“Rear bumper and spare tire holder rotted off .. Rear shackles on both sides.. Gas tank straps and crossmember that holds it up... Now the frame has rotted in half right in middle of truck... Spare tire fell off while driving”

“2002 Ford Ranger xlt, failed inspection because of severe rust that developed on the front left sub frame, a arm bolt points and control arm points. The extent of rust is so severe that the mechanic doesn't believe the vehicle can be salvaged, because there is a nothing solid enough left to weld a patch or replacement piece to. The truck body is in perfect shape no other rust except the frame. The damage was only visible when the factory front skid plate was removed by the inspecting mechanic. …”