2008 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 1 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.
“Frame rusting on the bed. It is loose and wobbly and may come off. Vehicle only has 55,000 miles on it. Noticed while driving down the highway and checking over my shoulder to pass. Saw the bed of the truck moving about.”
NHTSA complaint #11240651, filed 2019-07, 55,000 miles“Took truck in for small repair on power steering hose. Mechanic told me the underside is so rusted it isn't even safe to drive home. Recommends junking vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11242335, filed 2019-08, 82,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced minor corrosion. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts on the body on the vehicle were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10889022, filed 2016-07, 35,000 miles“I was driving my brother in laws truck and went to dodge a deer My airbag deployed and caused me to crash into a sign on the driveway leading to my house causing extensive damage to the vehicle and the property sign I was knocked out unconscious and when I came to I got out and walked home and the next morning I had the truck towed to my house”
NHTSA complaint #11756925, filed 2026-08“The rear frame is rotted I am a retired ASA certified in 5 categories Mechanic and I have my ranger apart now but I need new rear frame where the spring hangers rotted out and the bracket that runs the top of the gas tank is rotted out that holds the 2 frame rails is rotted out. THESE PIECES CANNOT BE WELDED. Needs a new frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11469894, filed 2022-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 10% |
| 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 2008 Ford Ranger
295 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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