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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTCR10A7VP839560 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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1FTCR10A7VP•••••• 1997 Ford RANGER

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 1997 Ford RANGER build (4 vs 2).

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291on the model
157builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 2 Gasoline 2 Structure 2 Steering 1

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Structure Jan 2015
I bought this truck in ohio in october 2014, after purchasing I noticed quite a bit of rust eroding the frame behind 20" low profile tires, I put factory suggested tires on it the leaf spring hangers broke in early dec. 2014 after that was fixed, the erosion was noticeable. Now…
Steering Jan 2003
Bolts which hold the steering sector to the frame all broke or snapped. I was lucky that I was sitting in a parking lot and started to turned the steering wheel, there was a snap and I was unable to turn the wheels of the truck a 97 ford ranger. I sent an email to for on january…
Fuel System Oct 2001
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Fuel System Sep 2001
Fuel is leaking from top of gas tank, replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump electric (in tank) and asy fuel tank

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTCR10A7VP839560 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.