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2001 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
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2001 Ford Ranger engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

53000 mi

US $180
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair 
56700 mi

US $450
Radiator replacement 
120200 mi

US $300
water pump seal leak. replaced pump belts and hoses 

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2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

73000 mi

US $202
Stearing, acting funny. Needed a new steering belt & some maintainence for tranny. 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

123380 mi

C $40
Replaced faulty heater hose cut-off valve 
123380 mi

C $800
replaced radiator, water pump, water pump bracket, A/C pulley, serpentine belt, flushed out cooling system. All from a chunk of ice, apparently, created by melting and then quickly freezing snow when the truck was warm. 
168300 mi

US $55
Replaced broken timing belt and changed serpentine belt. 
116000 mi

US $400
ongoing problem of stalling when cold, stalling when decelerating, and low vacuum. removed cylinder head and had rebuilt. Had 4 bad exhaust valve seats. Fuel pump failed- replaced fuel pump 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

228000 mi

US $450
Head gasket replaced 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

152787 mi

US $98
Replaced fuel pump with strainer and gasket 
126000 mi

US $600
Passenger side valve cover developed an oil leak onto exhaust manifold. While replacing gasket, mechanic discovered that rear timing chain cassette was missing. Cassette replacement estimated $2500. 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

155000 mi

US $500
Fuel economy was well below average. Took truck to dealership. Service manager recommended spark plug change and injector cleaning. After one fill-up, mileage numbers did not significantly improve, although more data would be needed. 

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