1999 Ford Ranger structure problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Ford Ranger — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When washing the truck I noticed a crack in the left rear frame just aft of the forward leaf spring shackle.Vertical crack approx, 6" long and separating, frame severely rusted while the rest of the body has minimal rust.”
filed Jul 24, 2021
“My vehicle is otherwise in very good condition but try is frame is very worrisome. The rust makes me afraid to drive the vehicle confidently.”
filed Apr 12, 2021
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 1999 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.