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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Ranger
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| Ford Ranger in Hawaii, United States Aug 2003 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Feb 20031000 mi | The plastic heater control valve disintegrated and was replaced. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States May 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011194000 miUS $200 | Replaced aftermarket oil cooler | ||
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 Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201549000 miUS $750 | Total fuel pump failure | ||
| Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016180000 miUS $2000 | Not sure about the details. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201057000 miUS $270 | cracked vacuum hose dash lights burned out | ||
| Nov 201060000 miUS $500 | replaced LF hub assy. due to worn wheel bearing | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 201067500 miUS $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 201069000 miUS $70 | Wire had come loose for air bag system so light was on. Problem fixed. | ||
| Apr 201069000 miUS $300 | Replaced front lower ball joints, and suspension rods. All due to wear and tear. | ||
| May 201175000 miUS $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
| Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States Aug 2010 - May 2023 | |||
| Mar 201042551 miUS $50 | Replaced driver window motor | ||
| Oct 201046171 miUS $489 | Replace PCV elbow assembly. Fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Sep 201360000 miUS $95 | Lower thermostat housing leaking, replaced with new lower and upper housing and new thermostat. | ||
| Jan 2015US $230 | Power steering pump leaking, replaced pump and drive belt | ||
| Sep 201670000 miUS $200 | valve gasket leak, replaced gasket on driver side | ||
| Feb 201771612 miUS $223 | Front pinion leaking, replace pinion seal and nut, topped off dif fluid. | ||
| Sep 201773242 miUS $245 | Replaced Idler and tensioner pulley, weak. Replaced belt. Replaced front brake rotors and pads | ||
| Dec 201773870 miUS $225 | Replaced valve gasket driver side due to leak | ||
| Aug 201875934 miUS $106 | Front sway bar end links replaced | ||
| Nov 202283710 miUS $222 | Replaced upper ball joint/control arm passenger side | ||
| Apr 202384219 miUS $418 | Fuel pump intermittent, removed and replaced | ||
| Ford Ranger in Colorado, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200910500 miUS $150 | replace alternator | ||
| Ford Ranger in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200955000 miUS $150 | Replaced front right hub assembly. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Washington, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022188000 miUS $697 | Emission sensor? | ||
| Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018155000 miUS $125 | Drivers Door Hinge loose so door wouldn't shut properly | ||
| Ford Ranger in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 201151500 miUS $175 | Replaced shocks. | ||
| Ford Ranger in New Mexico, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015153600 miUS $150 | Seam between upper and lower thermostat housing was eroded and leaking. Replaced entire assembly including seals and thermostat. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 2014164300 miUS $2300 | Piston busted into a million pieces had to replace engine. Used engine 2002 4.0 with 119,000 miles. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2013170000 miUS $390 | Fuel gauge quit working; fix was to replace sensor (sending) unit, which had to be ordered, which is why it was in shop three days | ||
| Apr 2014183200 miUS $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
| Ford Ranger in Missouri, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201395000 miUS $300 | synchro/timing heater blower motor shot | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Feb 201385800 miUS $160 | Replace failed heater core | ||
| Sep 2015107000 miUS $787 | No start-cranks, dies right away Fuel pump removed and replaced including R&I fuel tank and oil change While repairing the fuel pump, the shop damaged the brake line and needed to replace it. Replaced front to rear brake line and bleed system. | ||
| Oct 2016124300 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. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201439700 miUS $130 | new battery. Origonal died | ||
| Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018119000 miUS $140 | ball joint | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012115000 miUS $1433 | Replaced Shocks Replaced seal. | ||
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 Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011157000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201455000 miUS $18 | tail-gate latch handle broke so that tail gate could not be unlocked. Ordered a new latch handle from an on-line parts site, who also had a video showing how to install the new handle. Easy to fix myself, about 15 minutes. | ||
| May 201658000 miUS $1000 | tie rods, ball joints needed to be replaced Rubber covers on cruise control buttons had hardened and broken, exposing wiring beneath | ||
| Jul 202164000 miUS $300 | replace ignition coil replace a/c fan switch, replace headlights switch | ||
| Ford Ranger in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201397300 miUS $75 | bad u-joint | ||
| Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 201069000 miUS $700 | Replaced non-functioning alternator and replaced battery after towing. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201058000 miUS $300 | Replacement of brake cylinders and pads. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States Aug 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017101000 miUS $850 | Valve cover gasket Intake manifold gasket | ||
| Mar 2018104265 miUS $530 | Hose - Heater Water and replaced missing coolant | ||
| Ford Ranger in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2012149000 miUS $300 | Leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| Jul 2015181300 miUS $38 | Ac warm, I got a refil kit from O Riley, very helpfull. | ||
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 Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 201080000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2018145000 miUS $125 | Drivers side power window motor locked up. Had it replaced | ||
| Feb 2022167000 miUS $2200 | replaced valve cover gasket and thermostat housing. Also replaced all brakes and wheel cylinders | ||
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201648980 miC $500 | replaced drive belt idler pulley and replaced tensioner pulley. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Aug 201389000 miUS $30 | replaced throttle position sensor | ||
| Feb 201496000 miUS $35 | replaced the mass airflow sensor from junkyard | ||
| Oct 2015114700 miUS $183 | clogged pcv valve & leaking vacuum hose | ||
| Dec 2015118000 miUS $980 | Blown Head Gasket | ||
| Feb 2016118000 mi | Replaced radiator | ||
| Ford Ranger in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 2016131100 miUS $69 | Cruise control switches were broken and were replaced | ||
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