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2006 Ford Ranger suspension problems

The 2006 Ford Ranger has 20 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

20

Suspension complaints

6%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIFT SIDEWAYS ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS EMITTING SMOKE AND THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 1, 2011 · fire

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2006 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2006 Ford Ranger suspension — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.