1996 Ford Ranger structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Ford Ranger — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 96 ford ranger has tremendous frame rot on the drive side at the front of the spring shackles. Someone had sprayed rhino liner like material on the rot to cover it up or to try to make it hold. The rest of the frame is in outstanding condition except for it being almost broken into at the gas…”
filed Oct 25, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to extensive rust on the frame of the vehicle. The independent mechanic stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall. The approximate…”
filed Aug 2, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ranger | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 Ranger | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Ranger | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Ranger | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 Ranger | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 Ranger | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Ranger | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 Ranger | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 Ranger | 46 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.