| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 69 repairs.
2003 Ford Ranger engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 57000 mi US $270 |
cracked vacuum hose |
| 49000 mi US $750 |
Total fuel pump failure |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 75000 mi US $30 |
Check engine light came on with codes for MAF. Car was rocking when idling and stalling intermittently. Cleaned MAF and replaced oxygen filter. No change. Found hose with hole in it, replaced and cleared codes - now fixed 2 weeks. |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 46171 mi US $489 |
Replace PCV elbow assembly. Fuel pump replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $95 |
Lower thermostat housing leaking, replaced with new lower and upper housing and new thermostat. |
| 70000 mi US $200 |
valve gasket leak, replaced gasket on driver side |
| 73242 mi US $227 |
Replaced Idler and tensioner pulley, weak. Replaced belt. |
| 73870 mi US $225 |
Replaced valve gasket driver side due to leak |
| 84219 mi US $418 |
Fuel pump intermittent, removed and replaced |
| 164300 mi US $2300 |
Piston busted into a million pieces had to replace engine. Used engine 2002 4.0 with 119,000 miles. |
| 188000 mi US $697 |
Emission sensor? |
| 153600 mi US $150 |
Seam between upper and lower thermostat housing was eroded and leaking. Replaced entire assembly including seals and thermostat. |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 183200 mi US $750 |
Fuel pump failed, removed and replaced; time was extended by search for replacement fuel pump. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 95000 mi US $500 |
synchro/timing |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 85800 mi US $160 |
Replace failed heater core |
| 107000 mi US $787 |
No start-cranks, dies right away Fuel pump removed and replaced including R&I fuel tank and oil change |
| 124300 mi | Check engine light came on. Took truck in-mechanic determined gas cap seal wasn't effective. Mechanic cleaned seal and around gas cap, reinserted gas cap, and check engine light cleared. Mechanic recommends replacing the gas cap soon. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 64000 mi US $300 |
replace ignition coil |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 149000 mi US $300 |
Leaking valve cover gasket |
| 101000 mi US $850 |
Valve cover gasket Intake manifold gasket |
| 104265 mi US $530 |
Hose - Heater Water and replaced missing coolant |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 167000 mi US $2200 |
replaced valve cover gasket and thermostat housing. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $30 |
replaced throttle position sensor |
| 96000 mi US $35 |
replaced the mass airflow sensor from junkyard |
| 114700 mi US $183 |
clogged pcv valve & leaking vacuum hose |
| 118000 mi US $980 |
Blown Head Gasket |
| 118000 mi | Replaced radiator |
| 48980 mi C $500 |
replaced drive belt idler pulley and replaced tensioner pulley. |
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