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I have similar issues with my 97 ranger.
Ford did a great job at using rust resistant steel for the main frame rails. Unfortunately all the crossmembers and suspension parts have rusted badly.
Both radius rods (the part that keeps the front ibeam members aligned) rotted through and broke within the past year! the ibeams themselves have considerable rust, but, they are fortunately plenty thick.
Unfortunately, these rods were a dealer only part. You would think that ford would do the right thing and at least sell me these parts at cost, but, they won't.
I guess it comes down to playing legal games. Selling replacement parts at a discount would be an admission that the original parts were defective.
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