Vehicle description: dump trailers with a bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate. Cracks can develop in the hitch mounting plate leading to failure of the assembly.
1992-1998 · 7 model years
Red River Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Red River Trailer across 7 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Trailer problems
Red River Trailer recalls 1
Latest Trailer complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 road trek camper (na). The contact stated that three windows in the top front and the seal were leaking into the cab. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed by a mechanic or a dealer. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.
I purchased this truck used from a dealer ship , the truck was bouncing all over the road every time I would hit a bump , but one time when I was passing a veh the truck rear end caught up with the front end and it began to roll and roll and roll where then the roof didnt hold up this truck is dangerous its needs to be put off the road I broke my neck in two places not to mention other injuries I am now disable and ford knows they have this problem and they know the roof support its not made to proctect the driver...
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I am disable from this veh and there should be a investigation on this truck..Again before it happens again the truck is unsafe!!! I couldnt give the right info on this site it dosnt give the option it was a 97 ranger xlt it had firestone tires ht wilderness that blew not shreaded blew again this issue needs to be issued!!!!
Questions about the Red River Trailer
Which Red River Trailer years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1997 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1997 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Red River Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Red River Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Red River Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data