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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FTZR15X1XT••••••1999 Ford RANGER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford RANGER build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
564on the model
207builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 3Tires 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlfireJun 2007
The contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. While driving 30 mph the vehicle caught fire under the hood. She received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07V336000) on august 17, 2007. The current and failure mileage was unknown
StructureJun 2011
1999 ford ranger xlt 4wd,VIN [xxx], frame rusted almost in half on the left rear, just ahead of rear axle. Large portion of outside frame rail is missing. Rear spring shackles replace 1 year ago. Truck is in excellent condition otherwise, with the exception of severe rust on the…
Tires
I have already blown a tire and both ford and firestone have said that my perticulier size tire has not been recalled.but throughout my entire driving I have never had this happen. So I'am extremely worried that the next time could be fatel.*ak (tiresize: 245/75/16)( DOT number:…
StructureJun 2011
Left side of frame rail rusted through to the point frame is almost broke in half on left rear portion just ahead of rear axle. Sway arm was also connected to this part of frame. Large portion of frame rail is missing, (approximately 6x6") which has rendered truck useless &…
StructureMay 2011
1999 ford ranger with 78086 miles,extreme frame rust , rusted thru rear shackle perches & spare tire hanger, both bumpers rusted
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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 1FTZR15X1XTB07480 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.