2007 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,430miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Ford Ranger, 5% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,430 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.
“Excessive frame rot,spare tire frame rotted out and broke,crossmember rotted out,rear shackle rotted out and broke,rear bumper frame attactment rotted out frame rot mid frame and cracked front of bed all rotted out, truck only has 70k miles on it”
NHTSA complaint #11413110, filed 2021-04, 58,000 miles“Due to rust have to replaced the rear bumper. The consumer stated the tailgate was also rusted. The entire rear frame was rusted and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11320550, filed 2020-04, 123,500 miles“The frame on my ranger is so rust the spare tire came out from under the truck . I’ve tried to find a used one but no one has them because this is a problem I’ve come to find out with everyone’s. So if you can help me or tell me why these vehicles haven’t been recalled over this problem please get back in touch with me. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11422063, filed 2021-06“After 1 yearo f owning the truck from new I noticed medium sized amounts of surface rust on the frame. It kinda me worry because what's gonna happen when the truck is 5 years old or older.”
NHTSA complaint #10436697, filed 2011-11“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact had driven over a patch in the road which caused the spare tire located under the vehicle to detach from the vehicle. The tire rolled down the road and into a field. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. Consumer stated the cable that raises and lower spare tire broke.”
NHTSA complaint #11414448, filed 2021-04, 195,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 11% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 46 | 11% |
| 2003 | 43 | 18% |
| 2002 | 49 | 14% |
| 2001 | 112 | 22% |
| 2000 | 105 | 16% |
| 1999 | 89 | 12% |
| 1998 | 45 | 8% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 21 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Ranger
236 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology