2006 Ford Ranger structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Ford Ranger — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The spare tire stabilizing bracket rusted away and fell off. The rear shackles for the springs broke on both sides, and is coming up through the bed. The frame has rusted apart and it’s not possible to bolt a new shackle for the rear springs on. The body is not rusting out. They used inferior steel…”
filed Jun 9, 2022
“The rear frame crossmember rusted to the point where the spare tire it supports almost fell out. I noticed it was hanging about 6' low so I caught it before it fell. The entire part is horribly corroded. Note that the wood was temporarily installed to hold the steel up to drive home.”
filed Mar 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% |
| 2005 Ranger | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 Ranger | 46 | 11% |
| 2003 Ranger | 43 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.