2019-2022 Ford Ranger suspension DEFECT class action

[KJRR]

The last bailout involved the US Gov taking stock position in GM (500m shares) and when all shares were sold it was at a $10.5B loss while GM had financially recovered sufficiently to hold billions in cash reserves. At the time it was reported that GM urged the gov to sell their shares because it was hurting sales as some customers wouldn't buy GM products because they disapproved of the gov ownership.
Makes perfect sense, doesn't it

GM=guberment motors. Made my decision to buy Ford in 2010 easy.

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[OrangeStreak]

I posted about my lean on another thread on this forum. There are a few of us on here with Rangers that lean. I brought it to my dealer and they ran a diagnostic…basically took measurements. They found that the driver side rear is lower (leans) by 1/2 an inch. When they took measurements, I had less then a quarter tank of gas. I was told they contacted Ford to see if this was a known issue…I haven’t heard back…not getting good vibes. I just want them to remove the passenger side shim under the leaf to see if that levels me out. ??‍

It would be interesting to find out the actual reason (putting speculation aside) why some Rangers have a tilt and others don't? Please advise, if you can get any facts about this. Thanks.

 

[KJRR]

Here's a leaner....should I write this thread link on a sticky note and leave it for the guy?

It's leaning away from the Toyota next to it.

 

[jsphlynch]

I've periodically wondered if my truck might have a slight lean to it, so this thread inspired me to finally measure it. Sure enough, measured to the top of the rear wheel wells, the right side is about a half inch higher than the left.

So let's say I'm part of a lawsuit against Ford. You're the judge. The facts are indisputable: Ford made and sold me the truck, and the left side is a half inch lower than the right. Given those facts, how much compensation do you rule that Ford owes me?

 

[Canuckian]

a $6 shim and the 1/2 hour labour to install it?

not even that. Never advertised is as level.

 

[Jason B]

I've periodically wondered if my truck might have a slight lean to it, so this thread inspired me to finally measure it. Sure enough, measured to the top of the rear wheel wells, the right side is about a half inch higher than the left.

So let's say I'm part of a lawsuit against Ford. You're the judge. The facts are indisputable: Ford made and sold me the truck, and the left side is a half inch lower than the right. Given those facts, how much compensation do you rule that Ford owes me?

If it's not a defect or a safety issue, exactly $0.

 

[OrangeStreak]

I've periodically wondered if my truck might have a slight lean to it, so this thread inspired me to finally measure it. Sure enough, measured to the top of the rear wheel wells, the right side is about a half inch higher than the left.

So let's say I'm part of a lawsuit against Ford. You're the judge. The facts are indisputable: Ford made and sold me the truck, and the left side is a half inch lower than the right. Given those facts, how much compensation do you rule that Ford owes me?

Joe,
My feeling is that a lawsuit is not necessary, but it is reasonable for Ford (the designer and builder of these trucks) to at least give an explanation as to why some of them are tilted and others are not. My Dealer's service dept. assured me that this is not a concern but could not give an explanation as to the reason for the tilt. This issue is important to some of us owners otherwise this thread would not exist.

I personally would like to know if this is a situation that can or cannot create mechanical or safety problems and if deemed so then how to fix it...again from Ford, not from speculation. If this tilt is not problematic then I opt for the wisdom of the proverbial saying, "if it ain't broke don't fix it." I respect the advice from Phil @ P. A. Schilke who was a longtime insider professional at Ford, that if you are concerned then file a formal complaint and give Ford an equitable opportunity to work toward this

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[Grumpaw]

Real reason the Ranger leans...
Pic of lead suspension engineer....
(Sorry Phil...for giggles only)

 

[Aonarch]

My truck leans half and inch as well.

I'm struggling to understand why Ford did this, especially since NA has different suspension.

Can someone walk through how I can fix it?

PN and method?

 

[Fitzmotor]

It's not what Ford did..... it's what they failed to do, this problem goes way back, they have been aware of it for a long time.

 

[pull string get cookies]

It leans left in order to compensate for road crown. That way the truck is level while driving down the highway.

 

[egilbe]

is this 2019 all over again? I know this was talked about and explained three years ago.

 

[Aonarch]

is this 2019 all over again? I know this was talked about and explained three years ago.

I haven't found a PN yet in the old threads.

 

[Big Blue]

is this 2019 all over again? I know this was talked about and explained three years ago.

Talked about yes, explained not sure. Only fix I remember is put a shim in it or check your OCD at the door. Stop looking at the back of your truck, get in and drive it. Evidently plus or minus half inch is within acceptable limits.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Just put one of the 2022 cast iron front fenders on it to offset the lean ?

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