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2008 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (4%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Ford Ranger repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

66340 mi

C $400
Starter motor replaced due failure of old one. 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in British Columbia, Canada
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Dec 2018

49600 mi

C $200
Replace heater coil 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford Ranger in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
Mar 2018

49600 mi

C $200
changing front brakes disks and pads 
Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Aug 2021
Oct 2016

85560 mi
The clutch on the compressor was worn so it wasn't engaging. Fixed by removing a shim from the compressor shaft 
Jun 2017

85560 mi

C $60
The drive shaft U-joints were worn out and needed replacing. Rust made removal difficult. 
Sep 2017

86180 mi

C $5
One of the wires in the drivers side door broke (design fault which is common in rangers since the wires are too short and they can pull when door is fully opened) had to solder in a short bit of replacement wire 
Nov 2017

86800 mi

C $600
Shock absorbers were shot and needed replacing. Rust was bad and it cost extra to remove the old ones. 
May 2018

89900 mi

C $1400
[tie-rod] part replaced lower ball joint on control arm needed replacing all power steering lines had to be replaced, and then an alignment was done 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jul 2021
Aug 2011

24800 mi
reset the computer, tranny would have a shift delay when it was inially put in gear 
Oct 2017

77500 mi

C $1000
dead alternator and near dead battery, replaced both 
Nov 2017

78100 mi
a power steering hose fitting rusted out, repaired 
Dec 2017

78740 mi

C $900
brakes shot, replaced rotors, pads and had bearings repacked 
Oct 2018

87420 mi

C $100
The Ford dealership has been installing knock off parts instead of Ford dealer parts and I called them on it. They replaced the parts for free. 
Jul 2021

105400 mi

C $80
had ford look at my trucks brakes.to see amt left 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2010
Jul 2010

49000 mi
repair/replace front hub. repairs done under warrenty 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

151900 mi

C $2194
Clutch slave cylinder frozen. Hard to shift. Replaced clutch plate, pressure plate, bearing and slave cylinder $2194. 
Nov 2017

188480 mi

C $412
AC fully on. No heat function. Replaced plenum door. Replaced vac control. 
Apr 2018

200880 mi

C $295
Heater motor inop. Replaced heater motor with aftermarket part. No parts available from Ford 
May 2022

502820 mi
RHS lower ball joint, tie rod end, upper control arm replaced due to wear 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Tennessee, United States
- May 2012
Jun 2010

53500 mi
Replaced driver's side front brake caliper. 
Apr 2011

60000 mi

US $15
Replaced burned out headlamp socket. 
Jul 2011

81000 mi

US $189
Replaced blower motor and recharged system. 
Dec 2011

93500 mi

US $370
Replaced transmission linkage bushings. 
May 2012

104000 mi
HVAC control unit in cab failed. 

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