2008 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,300 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that after lending the vehicle to a neighbor, the neighbor informed the contact that the vehicle was making an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the rear spring hangers had detached. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Invalid VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11430434, filed 2021-08, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at low speeds, the driver sneezed and crashed into the curb which caused the contact to bounce onto the passengers side of the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his neck, shoulder and a minor concussion. The police were notified of the failure and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 6,000. ...updated 04/25/13 updated 05/31/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10500160, filed 2013-02, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. While attempting to rotate the tires, the contact noticed that the tire tread was chopping or uneven. The dealer stated that the tire wear was a result of pulling his trailer on the rear of the vehicle without using the trailer pulling device. The owner's manual stated that the vehicle should be able to carry between 3,000-3,500 lbs. Ford refused to replace the tires, which were not covered under warranty. The dealer was instructed by Ford to adjust the torsion bar. The failure was discovered to be a mechanical issue, rather than a tire issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239764, filed 2008-08, 8,300 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 2008 Ford Ranger
295 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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