2006 Ford Ranger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear leaf-spring shackles and hangers on my 2006 Ford Ranger are rusted out, one of the shackles broke free from the frame while I was driving, made it harder to steer because the truck felt nowhere near as stable as it was before it broke, it caused me to swerve into the lane beside me which very well could have caused a serious accident if someone were to be there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918444, filed 2016-10, 245,000 miles“While driving the spare tire rack fell from the truck. Since the evap canister from the gas tank is attached to the spare tire rack it to was damaged with the canister being broken open while the rack scrapped on the road. After further inspection of the frame it was found that the gas tank support brackets had fallen completely off leaving only a thin strap supporting the gas tank. The frame also showed extensive corrosion on the front crossmember which supports the lower control arms. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350244, filed 2020-08, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that his vehicle started to shake excessively when he applied the brakes. The contact is concerned about the safety risk involved while driving since the failure has occurred whenever he drove more than 20 MPH. Occasionally while driving the vehicle it became difficult to control. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 27,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10316799, filed 2010-03, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the cap on the steering wheel has a gap that circles all the way around. When the steering wheel is turned, his clothing gets caught in the gap. This failure occurs intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer stated that this is the design of the vehicle and nothing can be done. The current mileage is 4,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. The consumer stated the defect occurs when wearing clothing with sleeves, cuffs, buttons, etc. Which in turn catches under airbag/horn cap when turning the vehicle. Updated 02/01/08”
NHTSA complaint #10191668, filed 2007-05, 1,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 19 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Ranger
175 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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