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2004 Ford Ranger body & structure problems

The 2004 Ford Ranger has 48 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

48

Body & Structure complaints

10%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Related recalls

04V331000Body & StructureJuly 14, 2004 · 1,395 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRAME MAY HAVE A CENTER RAIL SECTION FLANGE THAT WAS NOT FORMED PROPERLY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE FRAME RAIL SCOULD PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE FRAME WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE REPAIRED. FORD AND THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

What owners report

FRAME RUSTED OUT ON PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND FRONT LEAF SPRINF MOUNT. ALSO THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING FUEL TANK WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT. ITS ONLY THE BACK HALF OF THE TRUCK RUSTING OUT THIS BAD. WHERE THE SPARE TIRE GOES IS ALSO COMPLETLY RUSTED OUT AND FELL OFF. THIS HAPPENED WHILE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 1, 2019

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2004 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2004 Ford Ranger body & structure — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Ford Ranger body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 04V331000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.