Issue ID | 164478 |
Internal NHTSA # | 708608 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 1992 |
File date | 14/07/99 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Right front upper spring rusted out and collapsed. Body of vehicle rubbing the tire. Had a total collapse happened at highway speed, loss of control and brakes would occur according to the repair facility (midas). Left side upper spring seat appears to be in good condition. Estimated cost of repairs $225+. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PUTNAM, CT |
VIN pattern | 1FTCR14A6NTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/10/95 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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