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2001 Ford Ranger Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Ranger has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Ranger

Suspension
89
Structure
67
Airbags
62
Brakes
50
Speed Control
43
Powertrain
43
Seat Belts
37
Tires
32
Engine
27
Fuel System
21
Electrical
19
Other
17
Steering
8
Lights
6
Seats
5
Latches & Locks
5
Wheels
5
Visibility
4

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 1, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 17, 2017STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT ...
Jul 23, 2004STEERING,POWER TRAINTHE GEAR SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK. CONSUMER HAD TO GIGGLE THE SHIFTER TO REMOVE IT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE...
Sep 7, 2001STEERINGNUT CAME OFF TIE ROD AND TIE ROD DISENGAGED FROM PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL WHILE PULLING UP TO MY H...
May 15, 2001STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHENEVER VEHICLE RUNS OVER A BUMP OR A POTHOLE IT CAUSES REAR END TO KICK TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEF...
Apr 7, 2001STEERINGWHEN THE VEHICLE HITS SMALL POTHOLE OR BUMP THE STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WANDER BADLY CAUSING LOSS...
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGCONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE TIE ROD. *SLC
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGWHEN THE WHEEL WAS PUSHED, TUGGED, OR PULLED, THERE WAS A CLUNKING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ...
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGWHEN THE WHEEL WAS PUSHED, TUGGED, OR PULLED, THERE WAS A CLUNKING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ...

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