2007 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Takata recall, still has not been resolved. My transmission reverse band went bad at 99,985 miles... On a light driven car the shackles that hold thereat suspension has completely rotted out. The truck bed is dust, completely shot the passenger door is rotted out on the bottom and the drivers door is right behind it. The frame is rotted out... And other than that its good”
NHTSA complaint #11173441, filed 2019-02“The contact owned a 2007 Ford Ranger. While driving at 15 MPH, the rear of the vehicle suddenly went downwards. As a result, the contact crashed into a building. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side axle fractured. The contact sustained wrist and hip injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 7/8/15 updated 10/13/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10714941, filed 2015-05, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 argo avenger atv (na). The contact stated that the unit has between 90-120 hours. The axle of the vehicle has a flange with a seal on the outside, which is used to prevent excessive amounts of water from leaking into the interior. The rubber seal wears or cuts into the metal axle and no longer prevents water from entering the interior. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 120 and failure mileage was 90.”
NHTSA complaint #10225393, filed 2008-04, 90 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger . While driving 65 MPH the passenger front wheel bent inwards without warnings. Consequently he lost vehicle control, and was struck by a semi-trailer. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Upon further inspection a technician concluded that the control arm failed. The insurance company was in the process of investigating the cause of the failure. A police report was available. The failure and current mileages were 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10292820, filed 2009-11, 28,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 20 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 29 | 7% |
| 2003 | 23 | 9% |
| 2002 | 36 | 10% |
| 2001 | 87 | 17% |
| 2000 | 72 | 11% |
| 1999 | 67 | 9% |
| 1998 | 52 | 9% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 21 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 7% |
| 1993 | 16 | 7% |
| 1992 | 32 | 17% |
| 1991 | 17 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Ranger
236 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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