Issue ID | 438418 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10039053 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 1992 |
File date | 15/09/03 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Right front upper spring seat bracket (part no. 5a318) has prematurely rusted through allowing body to drop onto front tire. It appears as though a thick plastic coating on the part allowed moisture to be trapped causing premature rusting. Upper part of spring seat bracket pushed through fender liner into engine compartment. In viewing the complaints for this model year truck there appear to be numerous similar events on the apparent defective right front upper spring seat bracket. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71470 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RALSTON, NE |
VIN pattern | 1FTCR14X8NPXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 14/04/92 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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Dealer's name | MARKEL FORD |
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