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Ford Ranger Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2011 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 6 | I noticed a slight oil leak on the bottom of the engine. Brought into Ford and they found the oil pan seal to have not set correctly from the factory. | |
2010 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Water pump was leaking, replaced under warranty. Also had an alignment performed, as truck was pulling to the left. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 80 | Adjust door strikers, difficult to open doors Replaced missing door stopper Toe adjustment, re-centered steering wheel | |
2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | reset the computer, tranny would have a shift delay when it was inially put in gear | |
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | repair/replace front hub. repairs done under warrenty | |
2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Replaced driver's side front brake caliper. | |
| Apr | 2011 | 15 | Replaced burned out headlamp socket. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 189 | Replaced blower motor and recharged system. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 370 | Replaced transmission linkage bushings. | |
| May | 2012 | 0 | HVAC control unit in cab failed. | |
2007 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 200 | What a POS, 37,000 miles on it and it was diagnosed with a bad wrist pin of connecting rod bearing on #4 cylinder. We're driving it only around town, considering a new engine/rebuild. Crapcan POS | |
2006 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 350 | Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | No problems very happy with the Ranger. I drove the Canyon 5cyl and was NOT inpressed with the ride or seating position. That 5 cyl motor pulls hard but has a vibration that makes it buzzy The Ranger is old technology that still beats the competition | |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Frame completely rusted could not be fixed |
| Ford Ranger in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | Check enging light on. Needed new line to gas tank, and gas filter. Fuel pump replaced. In shop 3/13/11. New parts ordered. Loaner car given until parts come in. Covered by 60 day bumper to bumper warranty. Front end shaking: evaluating | |
| Nov | 2011 | 78000 | 0 | Just stopped at highway speed, replaced fuel pump. |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | 0 | Died at highway speed, replaced sensor that stops fuel to the engine in a collision. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 68000 | 55 | Clutch was sticking. Had manual transmission fluid flushed and refilled. |
| Sep | 2012 | 73000 | 56 | Replaced faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) and serpentine belt (preventive maintenance). |
| Dec | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 250 | Fuel pump shutoff switch replacement | |
| Jul | 2011 | 109000 | 0 | Truck lost power and went into "limp mode", and when turned off would not restart. Had vehicle towed to nearby shop where mass air flow sensor was repaired the same day. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 95000 | 250 | Replaced leaking thermostat housing |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 104300 | 800 | valve spring broke, sending valve into cylinder |
| Sep | 2012 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | 40 | Replaced the front shocks. Not urgent, they were just getting a bit soft. |
| Dec | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Warranty replace fuel pump inertia switch | |
| Feb | 2007 | 42 | Replace shift lever (broken O/D button wire) | |
| Mar | 2008 | 250 | Replace worn inner tie-rods. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 140 | Replace outer tie-rods & lower ball-joints. | |
| Jun | 2012 | 102000 | 540 | Coolant leak from wiring loom attach bolt in head. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 37700 | 11000 | Shocks, brakes |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 155000 | 1800 | replace transmission |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 77700 | 400 | replace muffler and tail pipe |
| Dec | 2012 | 79000 | 200 | thermostat replacement |
| Ford Ranger in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 40300 | 551 | Replace front rotors and pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | 270 | cracked vacuum hose dash lights burned out |
| Nov | 2010 | 60000 | 500 | replaced LF hub assy. due to worn wheel bearing |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 118000 | 212 | Rear master cylinder went bad and leaked brake fluid all over. Of course it decided to go bad when I had a 20 foot boat behind me. Luckily I was only 1 mile from home. So I dropped the boat off and drove to the shop down the road. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2010 | 75 | Purchase. Within 2 days the airbag light was on. Possibly loose connector - mechanic reconnected. Noise coming from back end - mechanic could not find any faults. Noise stopped after one trip. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 69000 | 70 | Wire had come loose for air bag system so light was on. Problem fixed. |
| Apr | 2010 | 69000 | 300 | Replaced brakes (drums, rotors, pads). Replaced front lower ball joints, and suspension rods. All due to wear and tear. |
| May | 2011 | 75000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 157000 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 58000 | 300 | Replacement of brake cylinders and pads. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 80000 | 164 | Owner noticed fluid leaking from rear differential. Vehicle was brought to private shop. Rear differential cover was removed, axle seals and differential fluid was replaced before reinstalling differential cover with new seal. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 140000 | 0 | Hadn't done any repairs in a while. It hasn't been worth putting money into. Many unrepaired problems: it over heats... there is a low rpm hesitation... dashboard lights burning out... spring for emergency brake release broken. |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 120000 | 10 | High tone horn filled with water and stopped working. High tone horn was replaced with equivalent aftermarket horn of same manufacturer used by OEM. |
| Mar | 2011 | 121000 | 30 | The 4WD light switch on the transfer case was not functioning properly by causing the 4WD indicator light to stay on when in 2WD mode. The switch was replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 132000 | 34 | AC/Heat system would switch to defrost under acceleration no matter which position the control knob was on. The vacuum reservoir internal check valve stopped working. The vacuum reservoir was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 149000 | 85 | Check engine light and squeal from rear passenger side of engine. Replaced camshaft synchronizer and camshaft synchronizer sensor. |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 110000 | 1200 | Transmission clutch failure. Had to be towed and completely replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 119000 | 1200 | Routine repairs for 100000 mile+ check |
| Dec | 2011 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 122700 | 407 | Had (L) tie rod replaced, (R)lower ball joint, and both sides wheel bearings repacked. Also both front shocks. Had extreme tire wear on inside of (L)front tire that had worn down to the steel belt on the inside only. The other items were fo. |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 118000 | 600 | power steering pump and hoses replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 120300 | 300 | water pump seal leak. replaced pump belts and hoses |
| Dec | 2012 | 135000 | 300 | Ball Joint boots deteriorated. Replaced ball joints and control arms. |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 180 | Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair Front transfer case leak. Replaced seal. | |
| Nov | 2011 | 57500 | 450 | Radiator replacement |
| Jan | 2012 | 59300 | 250 | Front Transfer case seal |
| Dec | 2012 | 63000 | 1500 | Replaced upper and lower ball joints |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 115000 | 10 | Replaced sway bar mount bushings. Easy 10 mn job obd2 reader not connecting. Replaced fuse #17. |
| Jul | 2012 | 115300 | 0 | Noise from front end. Found wheel bearing loose. Adjusted. Cleared up noise. |
| Sep | 2012 | 116000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 141000 | 5300 | After only 141000 miles head cracked and burnt up #1 and # 3 cylinders, had to replace engine. |
2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 148 | Frank's Automotive Repair, Inc. Port Townsend, WA | |
| Sep | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 140 | Spark plug wires replaced, sparkplugs replaced, #4 cylinder fuel injector replaced Transmission replaced before registering here. 159,800 miles | |
| Jul | 2011 | 166000 | 200 | Truck has high mileage so the timing chain was replaced before a problem occured |
| Dec | 2012 | 184000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 81300 | 140 | Check engine light came on, code indicated a slow O2 sensor in position #1. Mechanic replaced. Note the threads of the old O2 sensor balled up upon removal. Mechanic had to run a tap to clear the threads. |
| Dec | 2012 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 109000 | 0 | Body and frame rust when sold. Bad EGR when sold. |
| Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 86000 | 203 | replace starter and battery; cost is starter only |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Ford Ranger 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 164000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 168000 | 20 | replaced sway bar links |
| Jan | 2011 | 172000 | 0 | small leak from rear main seal |
| Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 105000 | 60 | Vehicle was making intermittent whining noise. Idle Air Control Valve replaced. Problem seems to be resolved. |
| Jan | 2012 | 111300 | 185 | Ball joint replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Ford Ranger 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 96000 | 150 | intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. Clunking noise from the universal joints in shaft. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| Ford Ranger in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 159000 | 203 | Found weak cylinder, did not have it repaired, runs fine |
| Mar | 2013 | 162000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 192000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 192000 | 759 | electrical rough idle not much power |
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