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2003 Ford Ranger Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Ranger has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Ranger

Speed Control
31
Structure
30
Brakes
29
Suspension
23
Engine
22
Airbags
22
Electrical
16
Powertrain
14
Other
13
Fuel System
11
Seat Belts
8
Tires
8
Steering
7
Lights
4
Latches & Locks
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 23, 2017STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSI WAS RECENTLY AN ACCIDENT DURING WHICH 3 THINGS OCCURRED THAT CONTRIBUTED TO MY INJURIES. THE FIRST...
Mar 23, 2016STEERING,ENGINECARQUEST WATER PUMP NEW 18420011 (T4188) COMPLETE FAILURE AFTER 100 MILES. A NEW WATER PUMP WAS ...
Dec 23, 2015STEERING"TAKATA RECALL" DRIVING HOME ON DEC 23, 2015 AND TURNING IN MY DRIVEWAY SOMETHING IN THE STEERING C...
Sep 3, 2014STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEC...
Dec 25, 2005STEERINGDT: THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A PATCH OF ICE ON THE ROAD. HE LOST ...
Feb 12, 2005STEERING2003 FORD RANGER [XXX] I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. IT WAS RAINING LIGHTLY. I WAS DRIVI...
Sep 23, 2003STEERINGINTERMITTENT FAILURE OF POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING. HAS HAPPENED CONSISTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE OF T ...

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