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2011 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

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

Other (0%)

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2011 Ford Ranger repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Florida, United States
- Apr 2012
Apr 2012

3500 mi

US $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. 

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2011 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
Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

65720 mi

C $600
I get about 60,000km between brake jobs I bought high end aftermarket parts The truck sits outside for extended time that allows the rotors to rust. When it is driven it is driven hard Been a great truck. 

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2011 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

40500 mi

US $475
Truck still had the factory tires on it and they finally were bald. Replace tires and had an alignment done at the same time. 

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2011 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

108000 mi

US $450
Transmission line replaced due to corrosion and rubbing on frame causing loss of fluid. 
Jan 2018

101000 mi

US $480
replaced front hub 
Jun 2022

149000 mi

US $790
replaced compressor 

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2011 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

45000 mi

US $60
Spark plug came out of engine. Previous owner had replaced spark plugs with aftermarket and did not tighten one of them tight enough. When plug backed out, it unplugged the cylinder head temperature sensor, and the truck died. I replaced all spark plugs and wires and plugged the sensor back in. 

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2011 Ford Ranger Repair Histories

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