Technical Service Bulletin
SSM 50443 2019-2022 Ford Ranger – Rear Driveshaft Yokes Appear Out Of Alignment/Phase
2019-2022 Ford Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2-piece driveshaft that has a slip yoke in the rear driveshaft will appear to have the front and rear yokes out of phase by about 15 degrees. This is a normal appearance and considered design intent for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) purposes and no repairs should be attempted for this condition. Do not submit a warranty claim for this condition.
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Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.