2005 Ford Ranger recent accident

2005 FORD RANGER
87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES MCGAW
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Hello,

I recently hit a curb while trying to avoid a deer with
my '05 ranger. It was a hard hit deploying airbags.

Body damage is minimal but I'm concerned about
underbody damage. Engine runs fine and no warning
lights coming on and no leaking fludis. Blew the left
front tire and probaly damaged rim.

Would you suspect damage to steering damage or frame? I was also concerned that repair damage
might be costly enough to total vehicle.

My insurance company i believe still has the value around $11,000.

Great truck. I hope they don't total it.

Thanks!
Jun 12, 2010 at 10:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You should first get an alignment check done, a good aligner will be able to inform you of any misalignment due to something being damaged in the accident, i would do this first.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 13, 2010 at 1:51 AM
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