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Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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Ford Ranger body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (50%)

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2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

104000 mi

US $10
Headliner started falling off around front windshield 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

157000 mi

US $150
1" Hole rusted through in truck bed. Appears to be caused by some sort of cottony material glued to underside of bed above the muffler shield. It holds water against the bed and accelerates rusting. Shop cut out rust and welded in a patch. 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

58000 mi

US $1000
Rubber covers on cruise control buttons had hardened and broken, exposing wiring beneath 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

140120 mi

C $500
Hole in frame under passenger side, spring shackles in rear rusted through 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

148000 mi

US $40
broken plastic door handles  

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

188000 mi Rusty bumper mount failed while towing a trailer. had to find suitable metal piece to weld in on both mounts to hold bumper and weld a reinforcing bar across frame behind bumper. 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

167400 mi

US $135
Rear sliding window leaked water, needed reseal. 

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2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

167400 mi

C $1500
New sound system. New interior, seats console. 

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1999 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

56000 mi Frame completely rusted could not be fixed 
109000 mi Body and frame rust when sold. 

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