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2004 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (44%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Ford Ranger repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

123000 mi

US $25
Worn bushings on stablazer bar link (Right) 
Dec 2016

125000 mi

US $30
Worn bushings on stablazer bar link (Left) 
May 2017

127259 mi

US $20
Air Bag light on, replaced lamp in passenger on/off switch 

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2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

84000 mi

US $40
Replaced the front shocks. Not urgent, they were just getting a bit soft. 

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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 Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

110000 mi

US $200
rear spring shackles rusted out, replaced shocks while I was at it rear wheel cylinder developed leak 
Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2015
Feb 2014

125600 mi

US $90
Axle shackles rusted out. 
Jul 2014

127200 mi

US $70
Bad CV Joint. Replaced CV axle. 
Oct 2014

128200 mi

US $250
Bad ball joints and tie rod ends 
Ford Ranger in California, United States
Mar 2009 - May 2019
Nov 2009

80000 mi

US $140
Replace outer tie-rods & lower ball-joints. 
Sep 2010

87000 mi

US $25
Replace sway bar links 
Jun 2012

102000 mi

US $540
Coolant leak from wiring loom attach bolt in head. 
Sep 2014

110000 mi

US $350
Replaced shock absorbers. 
Aug 2016

112000 mi

US $125
Install new brake rotors. 
Ford Ranger in Indiana, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2015
Oct 2014

89700 mi

US $65
Installed new upper control arms/ball joints.. Took it to shop for alignment ($65). 
Feb 2015

93000 mi

US $350
Replaced rear leaf springs, shackles and rear shocks 

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2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
- Oct 2006
Oct 2006

2400 mi
Starter replaced. Would grind occasionally. Replaced under warranty. 

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2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Montana, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2019
Oct 2018

101000 mi

US $250
New shocks 

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2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Hawaii, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2017

139000 mi

US $35
Added Lucas trans oil for smoother shifting 

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2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2012

38100 mi

US $11000
Shocks, brakes 
Aug 2021

112000 mi

US $50
New muffler and pipes back from cat. New Shocks front and rear. New plugs, wires, belt, and fuel filter. 
Sep 2021

112000 mi

US $200
Broken sway bar links, sway bar bushings. Replaced 

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2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Montana, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

48000 mi

US $577
Wouldn't start. The fuel safety valve was intermittently defective.  They also replaced a leaking front axle seal. 
Ford Ranger in New York, United States
- Jul 2006
Feb 2006

25000 mi
Transmission replaced under warranty 
Jul 2006

2800 mi
Drivers side power window motor replaced under warranty 
Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2014
Oct 2009

60000 mi

US $240
Replaced Thermostat housing. 
Mar 2010

66000 mi

US $35
Front Pinion seal Leaking 
Jul 2010

72000 mi

US $141
Harmonic Balancer separated and needed to be replaced 

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2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States
Mar 2012 - Feb 2013
Jun 2012

155000 mi

US $1800
replace transmission 
Ford Ranger in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014

64000 mi
CEL came on with P0456 code - very small evap leak. CEL went of on its own with no repair after about a week?! 
Sep 2014

67000 mi

US $1550
Large oil leak. Replaced front and rear crankshaft seals and oil pan seal. 

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