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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.
2001 Ford Ranger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| Ford Ranger in Hawaii, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201156000 mi | Frame completely rusted could not be fixed | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012122300 miUS $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. | ||
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 Aug 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Nov 2011117500 miUS $600 | power steering pump and hoses replaced | ||
| Apr 2012120200 miUS $300 | water pump seal leak. replaced pump belts and hoses | ||
| Dec 2012123000 miUS $300 | Ball Joint boots deteriorated. Replaced ball joints and control arms. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2015140000 mi | Replaced power window mechanism. | ||
| Jun 2016144000 mi | Sway bar links replaced | ||
| Sep 2016144000 miUS $390 | replaced both upper ball joints | ||
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201153000 miUS $180 | Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair Front transfer case leak. Replaced seal. | ||
| Nov 201156700 miUS $450 | Radiator replacement | ||
| Jan 201259200 miUS $250 | Front Transfer case seal | ||
| Dec 201263000 miUS $1500 | Replaced upper and lower ball joints | ||
| Oct 201369000 miUS $400 | entire seat belt assembly replaced. ford or local repair shopes could not or would not replace tension spring due to liability issues. | ||
| Jan 201461000 miUS $290 | Rest of seat belt assembly not replaced on previous repair. ( part attched to floor under drivers seat.) | ||
| Aug 201572000 miUS $165 | Sway bar links failing/failed. Replaced both right and left sway bar links. used sway bar link kit | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 201270300 miUS $235 | Initially thought had a problem with the alternator, turned out to be an electrical break in the battery cable. | ||
| Apr 201373000 miUS $202 | Stearing, acting funny. Needed a new steering belt & some maintainence for tranny. | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Jun 2015166000 miUS $17 | Noisy rear U-joint,prophylactic replacement. BTW... "Self" is accurate, but I am a qualified mechanic. | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2013142000 miUS $140 | broken tail gate latch was repaired | ||
| Sep 2013153000 miUS $400 | Brake lines rusted through and broke. | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Maryland, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016148000 miUS $996 | new fuel pump first one for this truck. | ||
| Oct 2017155900 miUS $580 | upper ball joints. | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017168300 miUS $55 | Replaced broken timing belt and changed serpentine belt. | ||
| Aug 2017170000 miUS $22 | Driver side tie-rod ball failed while driving. Replaced rod end, including ball and socket. | ||
| Jun 2018186000 miUS $22 | Passenger side tie-rod end failed. Replaced end, including ball and socket. | ||
| Jul 2018188000 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. | ||
| Ford Ranger in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201590000 miUS $900 | Vehicle slowly became difficult to shift into gear when parked. Shop replaced clutch and all other wear parts while already in there. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 2012120900 miC $75 | Replaced both rear shocks | ||
| Nov 2012121620 miC $1000 | Input shaft, bearing assembly and clutch slave cylinder needed replacing. New clutch plate was installed, even though it still had a little wear left on it. | ||
| Aug 2013123380 miC $12 | replaced all 6 instrument panel bulbs | ||
| Sep 2013123380 miC $40 | Replaced faulty heater hose cut-off valve Replaced driver's side exterior door handle and door lock | ||
| Nov 2013123380 miC $10 | replaced license plate bulbs, but took approximately 30 minutes to locate the short that caused lights failure | ||
| Mar 2014123380 miC $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. | ||
| Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 2012115200 miUS $10 | Replaced sway bar mount bushings. Easy 10 mn job obd2 reader not connecting. Replaced fuse #17. | ||
| Jul 2012115200 mi | Noise from front end. Found wheel bearing loose. Adjusted. Cleared up noise. | ||
| Sep 2012116000 miUS $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 | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
| Ford Ranger in California, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018228000 miUS $450 | Head gasket replaced | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in California, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 2017126000 miUS $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. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 2013115000 miUS $174 | Replaced upper control arms & lower ball joints | ||
| Apr 2015126000 miUS $35 | front left sway (stabilizer) bar end link bushings went missing; vehicle is 2WD with coil spring not torsion bar | ||
| Jan 2021152787 miUS $98 | Replaced fuel pump with strainer and gasket | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014167400 miUS $135 | Rear sliding window leaked water, needed reseal. | ||
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Oregon, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014153000 miUS $900 | Leaky rack and pinion unit. | ||
| Jul 2015155000 miUS $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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