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Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 382 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Ford Ranger.

Ford Ranger repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 321 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Kansas, United States
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

11000 mi
Randomly getting loss of traction control system when towing. Not solved. 

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2021 Ford Ranger 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

250 mi
Infotainment system completely non functional, including controls on screen for climate control.system was reset. Same problem 2months later Infotainment system blanked out. 

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2019 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

11000 mi
Auto engine start/stop quit working. Dealer determined that the battery was dying. Replaced battery under warranty. 

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2019 Ford Ranger 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford Ranger in Wyoming, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2020

18000 mi
Sync would not take voice commands. Controlling electronic units were replaced. Delay was due to getting parts. 

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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
- 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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2010 Ford Ranger 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Ford Ranger in New Zealand
- Mar 2016
Jan 2016

94474 mi

$3000
Losing water slowly. Dealer could not find problem. A month later the head gasket blew not before requiring to wage of 80kms. 
Mar 2016

95480 mi

$3000
Head gasket blew again. Once again required a towof 80kms. 

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2010 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Texas, United States
- Mar 2011
Sep 2010

1900 mi
Water pump was leaking, replaced under warranty. Also had an alignment performed, as truck was pulling to the left. 
Mar 2011

6000 mi

US $80
Adjust door strikers, difficult to open doors Replaced missing door stopper Toe adjustment, re-centered steering wheel 

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2010 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

104160 mi

C $180
leaking oil seal on rear differential 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in British Columbia, Canada
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Dec 2018

49600 mi

C $200
Replace heater coil 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Aug 2021
Oct 2016

85560 mi
The clutch on the compressor was worn so it wasn't engaging. Fixed by removing a shim from the compressor shaft 
Jun 2017

85560 mi

C $60
The drive shaft U-joints were worn out and needed replacing. Rust made removal difficult. 
Sep 2017

86180 mi

C $5
One of the wires in the drivers side door broke (design fault which is common in rangers since the wires are too short and they can pull when door is fully opened) had to solder in a short bit of replacement wire 
Nov 2017

86800 mi

C $600
Shock absorbers were shot and needed replacing. Rust was bad and it cost extra to remove the old ones. 
May 2018

89900 mi

C $1400
[tie-rod] part replaced lower ball joint on control arm needed replacing all power steering lines had to be replaced, and then an alignment was done 
Ford Ranger in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
Mar 2018

49600 mi

C $200
changing front brakes disks and pads 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jul 2021
Aug 2011

24800 mi
reset the computer, tranny would have a shift delay when it was inially put in gear 
Oct 2017

77500 mi

C $1000
dead alternator and near dead battery, replaced both 
Nov 2017

78100 mi
a power steering hose fitting rusted out, repaired 
Dec 2017

78740 mi

C $900
brakes shot, replaced rotors, pads and had bearings repacked 
Oct 2018

87420 mi

C $100
The Ford dealership has been installing knock off parts instead of Ford dealer parts and I called them on it. They replaced the parts for free. 
Jul 2021

105400 mi

C $80
had ford look at my trucks brakes.to see amt left 

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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
- Jul 2010
Jul 2010

49000 mi
repair/replace front hub. repairs done under warrenty 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

151900 mi

C $2194
Clutch slave cylinder frozen. Hard to shift. Replaced clutch plate, pressure plate, bearing and slave cylinder $2194. 
Nov 2017

188480 mi

C $412
AC fully on. No heat function. Replaced plenum door. Replaced vac control. 
Apr 2018

200880 mi

C $295
Heater motor inop. Replaced heater motor with aftermarket part. No parts available from Ford 
May 2022

502820 mi
RHS lower ball joint, tie rod end, upper control arm replaced due to wear 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Tennessee, United States
- May 2012
Jun 2010

53500 mi
Replaced driver's side front brake caliper. 
Apr 2011

60000 mi

US $15
Replaced burned out headlamp socket. 
Jul 2011

81000 mi

US $189
Replaced blower motor and recharged system. 
Dec 2011

93500 mi

US $370
Replaced transmission linkage bushings. 
May 2012

104000 mi
HVAC control unit in cab failed. 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

66340 mi

C $400
Starter motor replaced due failure of old one. 

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2007 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Jun 2016

114700 mi

C $400
Radiateur essayer cracked needed to ne replace 

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2007 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Kansas, United States
Jun 2015 - Nov 2018
Aug 2015

112000 mi

US $1100
AC Compressor leaking at shaft seal. To ensure compressor shavings were not in system, replaced AC Compressor, Accumlator, and Orfice. 
Oct 2015

112000 mi

US $250
Rear left axle seal leaking, replaced seal. 
May 2017

116000 mi

US $96
Thermostat housing was leaking coolant. Replaced housing. 
May 2018

118000 mi

US $50
Transfer case output shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. 
Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

94240 mi

C $50
Shift linkage lever broke. 
Ford Ranger in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015

17980 mi

C $450
Check engine light on, found that a wiring harness for the evap cannister vent was corroded. 

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2007 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2015 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015

64480 mi

C $300
replaced Rack & Pinion 

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2007 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

Ford Ranger in Brunei Darussalam
Jun 2015 - Nov 2022
Jan 2018

29450 mi

$200
Both Left & Right (Upper and Lower) Ball Joint Replaced U joints noisy - All 3 U-joints replaced (Front & Rear Propeller Shaft which are inter connected) 
Dec 2019

39060 mi

$25
Main steering arm - bushings replaced. 

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2007 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Massachusetts, United States
- Jan 2013
Jan 2013

37000 mi

US $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 

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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
- Apr 2010
Jun 2009

45260 mi

C $350
Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced 
Jan 2010

50840 mi
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 

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2006 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
- Nov 2017
Nov 2016

165000 mi

US $400
Coolant leak fixed by replacing the seals/gaskets on the timing chain. Thermostat replaced as well. 
Nov 2017

185000 mi

US $800
Engine losing compression due to cylinder #2 misfire. Issue fixed by valve replacement. Engine lost compression due to cylinder #2 misfire. Valve and gaskets replaced. 

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2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Wyoming, United States
Apr 2016 - Mar 2019
Jun 2016

138000 mi
The crankshaft damper failed. The damper is solidly mounted to the crankshaft but to reduce vibration there is a bonded rubber cushion between that solid part and the steel ring that holds the serpentine belt. That rubber separated from the outside ring which then came off. A new damper and belt fixed it. 

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2005 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
Jan 2014 - Jul 2021
May 2014

106600 mi

US $150
Replaced sway bar links -- one had broken. Suspension shop replaced worn ball joint 
Feb 2015

110000 mi

US $380
Brake cylinder at left rear wheel leaked, requiring replacement of cylinder, shoes (both wheels) and brake line. 
Apr 2017

116000 mi

US $100
Replaced broken window in right rear door with junkyard part. 
Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Oct 2014
Jun 2013

79980 mi

C $100
driver side wheel bearing 
Jul 2013

80380 mi

C $40
Replaced u joints 
Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Mar 2020

51450 mi

US $4
Replace deteriorated body grounding strap. 
Ford Ranger in Indiana, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2016
May 2014

103000 mi

US $33
Worn out Belt Tensioner. Replaced myself in about 30 minutes Replaced Belt Tensioner 
Jun 2014

104000 mi

US $10
Headliner started falling off around front windshield 
Mar 2015

112000 mi

US $400
Had to replace rear wheel cylinders, drums, and entire break system in rear 
May 2015

113200 mi

US $690
Cracked Thermostat housing. Had to replace whole unit + sensors 
Sep 2015

119000 mi

US $630
Dead Alternator 
Nov 2016

132000 mi

US $30
Bad thermostat Defrost and vent blowing air at same time 
Dec 2016

132000 mi

US $4000
Rear main seal leak,  and transmission needed to be rebuilt for $4000. Defrost and vent blowing air at same time. No estimate. Cost amount is for other issue. 

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2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Connecticut, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2011
Apr 2011

72158 mi
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 mi
Just stopped at highway speed, replaced fuel pump. 
Dec 2011

78000 mi
Died at highway speed, replaced sensor that stops fuel to the engine in a collision. 
Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
- Nov 2009
Nov 2009

C $2250
replace cylinder heads as per Ford TSB #05-26-3 

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2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2016

86880 mi

C $100
sway bar link rods sheared, new rods installed 

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2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Idaho, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2021
Dec 2011

68000 mi

US $55
Clutch was sticking. Had manual transmission fluid flushed and refilled. 
Sep 2012

73000 mi

US $56
Replaced faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) and serpentine belt (preventive maintenance). 2017 update: The replacement IAC has been intermittent with high idle. Once the engine warms up the idle returns to normal. 
Mar 2017

86000 mi

US $210
Pinion seal was leaking. Had the seal and differential oil replaced. 
Apr 2017

86200 mi

US $201
Battery warning light came on and the alternator would no longer charge the battery. Replaced the original alternator with a new TYC. During the test drive the fuel cutoff switch tripped and had to be reset. 
Jul 2018

92000 mi

US $138
Rear pinion seal and yoke flange replaced. I provided the parts since the repair shop was using other then OEM replacement parts. 

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2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2013
Apr 2011

104500 mi

US $250
Fuel pump shutoff switch replacement 
Jul 2011

109000 mi
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. 

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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 Michigan, United States
- Aug 2010
Aug 2010

50000 mi

US $150
wheel bearing replaced  
Ford Ranger in Utah, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

95000 mi

US $250
Replaced leaking thermostat housing 

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2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2012

103700 mi

US $800
valve spring broke, sending valve into cylinder 

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2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

5300 mi

US $50
Noise coming from steering column. Not repaired. Ford dealer said I needed to drive the truck more. I have less than 6,000 miles on a year 2005 truck. Noise coming from interface between upper and lower intermediate steering columns. Does not appear 

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2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
May 2014

180400 mi

US $150
Leaf spring 
Ford Ranger in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2017
May 2014

95300 mi

US $200
replaced 2 front rotors, pads, wheel bearings & seals. Son was driving vehicle and drove it too long with worn pads to avoid replacing a rotor, turned other rotor to keep for a spare. 
Jul 2017

103000 mi
Replaced airbag inflators under recall warranty 

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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 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 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 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 
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 

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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 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 
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 

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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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2003 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Hawaii, United States
Aug 2003 - Aug 2017
Feb 2003

1000 mi
The plastic heater control valve disintegrated and was replaced. 

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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 2011

194000 mi

US $200
Replaced aftermarket oil cooler 

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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
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

57000 mi

US $270
cracked vacuum hose dash lights burned out 
Nov 2010

60000 mi

US $500
replaced LF hub assy. due to worn wheel bearing 
Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
Jul 2015

49000 mi

US $750
Total fuel pump failure 
Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016

180000 mi

US $2000
Not sure about the details. 

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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 2010

67500 mi

US $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 mi

US $70
Wire had come loose for air bag system so light was on. Problem fixed. 
Apr 2010

69000 mi

US $300
Replaced front lower ball joints, and suspension rods. All due to wear and tear. 
May 2011

75000 mi

US $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. 

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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 Washington, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

188000 mi

US $697
Emission sensor? 
Ford Ranger in Illinois, United States
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011

51500 mi

US $175
Replaced shocks. 
Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
May 2014

164300 mi

US $2300
Piston busted into a million pieces had to replace engine. Used engine 2002 4.0 with 119,000 miles. 
Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

155000 mi

US $125
Drivers Door Hinge loose so door wouldn't shut properly 
Ford Ranger in Colorado, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

10500 mi

US $150
replace alternator 
Ford Ranger in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

153600 mi

US $150
Seam between upper and lower thermostat housing was eroded and leaking. Replaced entire assembly including seals and thermostat. 
Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2023
Mar 2010

42551 mi

US $50
Replaced driver window motor 
Oct 2010

46171 mi

US $489
Replace PCV elbow assembly. Fuel pump replaced. 
Sep 2013

60000 mi

US $95
Lower thermostat housing leaking, replaced with new lower and upper housing and new thermostat. 
Jan 2015

65200 mi

US $230
Power steering pump leaking, replaced pump and drive belt 
Sep 2016

70000 mi

US $200
valve gasket leak, replaced gasket on driver side 
Feb 2017

71612 mi

US $223
Front pinion leaking, replace pinion seal and nut, topped off dif fluid. 
Sep 2017

73242 mi

US $245
Replaced Idler and tensioner pulley, weak. Replaced belt. Replaced front brake rotors and pads 
Dec 2017

73870 mi

US $225
Replaced valve gasket driver side due to leak 
Aug 2018

75934 mi

US $106
Front sway bar end links replaced 
Nov 2022

83710 mi

US $222
Replaced upper ball joint/control arm passenger side 
Apr 2023

84219 mi

US $418
Fuel pump intermittent, removed and replaced 
Ford Ranger in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

55000 mi

US $150
Replaced front right hub assembly. 

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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 2013

170000 mi

US $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 2014

183200 mi

US $750
Fuel pump failed, removed and replaced; time was extended by search for replacement fuel pump. 

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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 2013

95000 mi

US $300
synchro/timing heater blower motor shot 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

119000 mi

US $140
ball joint 
Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
May 2014

39700 mi

US $130
new battery. Origonal died 
Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
May 2014 - Nov 2014
Jun 2014

84000 mi
Replaced rear brake lines 
Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States
Jan 2013 - Aug 2018
Feb 2013

85800 mi

US $160
Replace failed heater core 
Sep 2015

107000 mi

US $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 2016

124300 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. 

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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 2012

115000 mi

US $1433
Replaced Shocks Replaced seal. 

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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 2011

157000 mi

US $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. 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010

58000 mi

US $300
Replacement of brake cylinders and pads. 
Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010

69000 mi

US $700
Replaced non-functioning alternator and replaced battery after towing. 
Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2014

55000 mi

US $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 2016

58000 mi

US $1000
tie rods, ball joints needed to be replaced Rubber covers on cruise control buttons had hardened and broken, exposing wiring beneath 
Jul 2021

64000 mi

US $300
replace ignition coil replace a/c fan switch, replace headlights switch 
Ford Ranger in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2013

97300 mi

US $75
bad u-joint 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Missouri, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2017
Apr 2012

149000 mi

US $300
Leaking valve cover gasket 
Jul 2015

181300 mi

US $38
Ac warm, I got a refil kit from O Riley, very helpfull. 
Ford Ranger in Florida, United States
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

101000 mi

US $850
Valve cover gasket Intake manifold gasket 
Mar 2018

104265 mi

US $530
Hose - Heater Water and replaced missing coolant 

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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 2010

80000 mi

US $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. 

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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 2018

145000 mi

US $125
Drivers side power window motor locked up. Had it replaced 
Feb 2022

167000 mi

US $2200
replaced valve cover gasket  and thermostat housing.  Also replaced all brakes and wheel cylinders 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Florida, United States
Apr 2011 - Feb 2016
Aug 2013

89000 mi

US $30
replaced throttle position sensor 
Feb 2014

96000 mi

US $35
replaced the mass airflow sensor from junkyard 
Oct 2015

114700 mi

US $183
clogged pcv valve & leaking vacuum hose 
Dec 2015

118000 mi

US $980
Blown Head Gasket 
Feb 2016

118000 mi
Replaced radiator 
Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

48980 mi

C $500
replaced drive belt idler pulley and replaced tensioner pulley. 
Ford Ranger in Texas, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Feb 2016

131100 mi

US $69
Cruise control switches were broken and were replaced 

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2002 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Colorado, United States
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011

123000 mi

US $150
Replaced leaking opinion seal in rear differential. Replaced rear shock absorbers. 
Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012

145200 mi

US $248
Engine running cold, fuel economy down. Dealer diagnosed and overcharged to replace thermostat. 
Ford Ranger in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

118000 mi

US $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. 

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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 Kentucky, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

92000 mi

US $340
Need new rear shocks. Reverse lights did NOT work. Had to have a new underbody switch installed 
Jan 2016 4x4 electronic unit (original equip) stopped working. Truck would not switch to 4WD. 
Sep 2017

98500 mi

US $200
Needed new front brakes 
Aug 2021

103000 mi

US $1300
Fuel pump needed to be replaced. 
Ford Ranger in Wisconsin, United States
- Feb 2010
Feb 2010

81890 mi

US $16
Replace idler pully on acc. belt drive. 
Ford Ranger in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Oct 2013
Jan 2011

120000 mi

US $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 mi

US $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

131800 mi

US $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. 
Aug 2013

157000 mi

US $600
Condenser replaced 
Sep 2013

160000 mi

US $200
Radiator replaced. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

140120 mi

C $500
Hole in frame under passenger side, spring shackles in rear rusted through 
Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

130000 mi

US $105
Just replaced battery. Old battery was 4.5yrs old. 
Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

97100 mi

US $3700
Leaking head gasket at 97000 miles. While was being done had all gaskets and oil pan done. New plugs, hoses and belts replaced along with regular maintenance items. Ranger looks and runs like it did when new. Better due to upgrades. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2021
Apr 2015

123500 mi

US $300
Steering pump leak, required replacement of pump 
May 2017

144000 mi

US $230
Blower motor resistor 
Jun 2017

144000 mi

US $200
A/C not working, recharged, die added 
Jul 2017

144000 mi

US $495
AC Condenser replaced, recharged 
Ford Ranger in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015

117000 mi

US $750
Diagnose faulty fuel pump and replace 
Ford Ranger in Illinois, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

46000 mi

US $35
replaced control module for power mirrors 
Ford Ranger in Oregon, United States
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

152000 mi

US $325
Replaced alternator 
Ford Ranger in Ohio, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013

69000 mi

US $1480
Replace 4x4 computer module and lube, oil and filter change. front ABS sensors 
Sep 2014

72000 mi

US $165
Leak in vacuum line caused "Service Engine Light" to appear on dashboard. Vacuum hose was leaking and was replaced. 
Ford Ranger in New York, United States
Oct 2012 - May 2014
Dec 2012

159000 mi

US $203
Found weak cylinder, did not have it repaired, runs fine 
May 2014

169000 mi
Would not pass NYS Pollution Requirements After spending over $200 and requiring additional cost from $200 to $500 w/o any guarantee it would pass inspection, it was time to sell. Sold for $1500 as there was no rust on the body 
Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2022
Apr 2012

112000 mi

US $17
Tailgate handle broke via normal use. Ordered aftermarket replacement online. Replacement was by the book, no problems encountered. 
Sep 2014

127000 mi

US $80
Parking brake assembly was rusted fast, did not self adjust. Replaced entire rear brake assemblies, except drums. Everything was rusted to s--- and difficult to service. Included splicing into brake line. 
Jun 2015

131000 mi

US $40
Sway bar link broke. Rust-welded itself the bar. Remainder was ground off with angle grinder, new link put in on each side.rnrnTruck is driven in the rust belt, so no surprises with the rust. 
Oct 2015

131500 mi
Bolts holding back of seat both snapped (one was 1 year ago, 2nd was October 1), and plastic handle for recline/scoot forward rear seat access broke. Replaced bolts, handle is still broken. 1 seat bolt to floor rusted&needed 4' breakerbar 
Jan 2016

134000 mi

US $80
Front driver's outside CV boot split since last crawl under vehicle. Replaced whole axle due to unknown amount of time without CV joint lube. 
Apr 2018

152000 mi

US $100
Creaking sound during suspension travel (entering vehicle, accelerating, braking, turning, uneven pavement, etc) Front Driver-side lower ball joint. Replaced with new aftermarket ball joint featuring grease point. Used auto parts store's loaner ball joint puller/installer. Also used a torch for removal and installation. Would recommend replacing entire lower control arm for shade-tree mechanics, as using loaner tools in rough shape from your local parts store roughly triples the amount of time involved and the entire assembly is not much more expensive for non-specialty level parts. 
Jul 2022

156000 mi

US $200
Brake line rotted out after sitting for 1.5yrs. Replaced. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
Jul 2009

86000 mi

US $25
Had to replace blower resistor after 1 week of ownership. I did it myself in about an hour's worth of work. 
Ford Ranger in New Jersey, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2014
Jun 2013

98000 mi

US $40
tailgate handle broken. Replaced handle Door locks jammend. Lock cylinders replaced 
Jul 2013

98000 mi

US $15
code 27. passenger bypass LED burnt out causing code 27. removed circuit board and replaced LED. 
Aug 2013

98000 mi

US $65
chirping coming from engine. Found worn belt tensioner. Replaced belt and tensioner 
Dec 2013

99000 mi

US $17
Truck would not start. Traced problem to the fuel pump relay 
May 2014

102000 mi

US $30
Front shock was leaking. Replaced both front shocks 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2011

149000 mi

US $85
Check engine light and squeal from rear passenger side of engine. Replaced camshaft synchronizer and camshaft synchronizer sensor. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2016
Oct 2014

57200 mi

US $150
power windows and mirror door switch 
Sep 2015

60000 mi
fuel pump relay replaced 
Oct 2015

61200 mi
Electric fuel pump 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

126000 mi

US $300
fuel pump replaced replaced shocks and ball joints 
Ford Ranger in Wisconsin, United States
May 2015 - Oct 2015
May 2015

204000 mi

US $75
rear leaf spring shackles rusted off 
Oct 2015

208000 mi

US $50
replaced muffler 
Ford Ranger in Arizona, United States
Nov 2011 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

148000 mi

US $40
broken plastic door handles  washer reservoir 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in District of Columbia, United States
May 2011 - Mar 2014
Jul 2011

82000 mi

US $1000
Malfunctioning OBD system 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2017
Mar 2013

137000 mi

US $150
Plastic tank on radiator cracked, replaced with new aftermarket radiator. 
Dec 2013

149000 mi

US $400
Front catalytic converters became restricted, causing misfiring and occasional flashing check engine light. Engine was running properly, but had symptoms of exhaust restriction at higher RPM. Replaced y-pipe assembly with new Walker unit. 
Feb 2015

164900 mi

US $150
Replaced transmission tail housing/output shaft seal and rear differential pinion seal due to minor leaks. Vehicle could have been driven months/years before repair needed. 
Sep 2015

176000 mi

US $5
POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE HAD MINOR LEAK. REPLACED WITH NEW HOSE. 
Mar 2017

198000 mi

US $560
Water pump developed severe leak. Water pump replaced. Lower radiator hose and belt replaced as preventive maintenance. 
Jun 2017

201000 mi

US $80
Left valve cover gasket leaking, replaced. Replaced intake plenum o-rings as part of repair. Replaced PCV tube and damaged spark plug wire. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010

110000 mi

US $1200
Transmission clutch failure. Had to be towed and completely replaced 
Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

116000 mi

US $1200
transmission replacement 

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2001 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Hawaii, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

56000 mi
Frame completely rusted could not be fixed 

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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 2012

122300 mi

US $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. 

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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 Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - May 2018
Apr 2011

53000 mi

US $180
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair Front transfer case leak. Replaced seal. 
Nov 2011

56700 mi

US $450
Radiator replacement 
Jan 2012

59200 mi

US $250
Front Transfer case seal 
Dec 2012

63000 mi

US $1500
Replaced upper and lower ball joints 
Oct 2013

69000 mi

US $400
entire seat belt assembly replaced. ford or local repair shopes could not or would not replace tension spring due to liability issues. 
Jan 2014

61000 mi

US $290
Rest of seat belt assembly not replaced on previous repair. ( part attched to floor under drivers seat.) 
Aug 2015

72000 mi

US $165
Sway bar links failing/failed. Replaced both right and left sway bar links. used sway bar link kit 
Ford Ranger in Maryland, United States
Aug 2011 - Feb 2018
Nov 2011

117500 mi

US $600
power steering pump and hoses replaced 
Apr 2012

120200 mi

US $300
water pump seal leak. replaced pump belts and hoses 
Dec 2012

123000 mi

US $300
Ball Joint boots deteriorated. Replaced ball joints and control arms. 
Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

140000 mi
Replaced power window mechanism. 
Jun 2016

144000 mi
Sway bar links replaced 
Sep 2016

144000 mi

US $390
replaced both upper ball joints 

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2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2011

86000 mi

US $203
replace starter and battery; cost is starter only 
Ford Ranger in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Oct 2012

70300 mi

US $235
Initially thought had a problem with the alternator, turned out to be an electrical break in the battery cable. 
Apr 2013

73000 mi

US $202
Stearing, acting funny. Needed a new steering belt & some maintainence for tranny. 

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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 2015

166000 mi

US $17
Noisy rear U-joint,prophylactic replacement. BTW... "Self" is accurate, but I am a qualified mechanic. 

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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 2013

142000 mi

US $140
broken tail gate latch was repaired 
Sep 2013

153000 mi

US $400
Brake lines rusted through and broke. 

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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 2016

148000 mi

US $996
new fuel pump first one for this truck. 
Oct 2017

155900 mi

US $580
upper ball joints. 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015

90000 mi

US $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 2012

120900 mi

C $75
Replaced both rear shocks 
Nov 2012

121620 mi

C $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 2013

123380 mi

C $12
replaced all 6 instrument panel bulbs 
Sep 2013

123380 mi

C $40
Replaced faulty heater hose cut-off valve Replaced driver's side exterior door handle and door lock 
Nov 2013

123380 mi

C $10
replaced license plate bulbs, but took approximately 30 minutes to locate the short that caused lights failure 
Mar 2014

123380 mi

C $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 2012

115200 mi

US $10
Replaced sway bar mount bushings. Easy 10 mn job obd2 reader not connecting. Replaced fuse #17. 
Jul 2012

115200 mi
Noise from front end. Found wheel bearing loose. Adjusted. Cleared up noise. 
Sep 2012

116000 mi

US $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 
Ford Ranger in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017

168300 mi

US $55
Replaced broken timing belt and changed serpentine belt. 
Aug 2017

170000 mi

US $22
Driver side tie-rod ball failed while driving. Replaced rod end, including ball and socket. 
Jun 2018

186000 mi

US $22
Passenger side tie-rod end failed. Replaced end, including ball and socket. 
Jul 2018

188000 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. 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018

228000 mi

US $450
Head gasket replaced 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Nov 2013

115000 mi

US $174
Replaced upper control arms & lower ball joints 
Apr 2015

126000 mi

US $35
front left sway (stabilizer) bar end link bushings went missing; vehicle is 2WD with coil spring not torsion bar 
Jan 2021

152787 mi

US $98
Replaced fuel pump with strainer and gasket 
Ford Ranger in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
May 2017

126000 mi

US $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. 

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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 2014

167400 mi

US $135
Rear sliding window leaked water, needed reseal. 

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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 2014

153000 mi

US $900
Leaky rack and pinion unit. 
Jul 2015

155000 mi

US $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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2000 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $5300
After only 141000 miles head cracked and burnt up #1 and # 3 cylinders, had to replace engine. 

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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
Apr 2012 - Jul 2013
Mar 2012

110000 mi

US $148
Frank's Automotive Repair, Inc. Port Townsend, WA 
Jul 2013

111000 mi
Leaking seals, valve and main 

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2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in Texas, United States
Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018

147000 mi
melted valves 

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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 Nebraska, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

199000 mi

US $900
Replaced fuel pump 
Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Feb 2015
Nov 2010

161100 mi

US $140
Spark plug wires replaced, sparkplugs replaced, #4 cylinder fuel injector replaced Transmission replaced before registering here. 159,800 miles 

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2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2018 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

167400 mi

C $1500
New suspension all around. wheel alignment. New wheels and tires New sound system. New interior, seats console. 
Aug 2021

176700 mi

C $25
Welded new hanger bracket and install 

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2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

81200 mi

US $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. 
Jun 2013

84000 mi
The timing belt would make a squealing noise. The reason is that the bad pulley allowed the belt to travel enough so that it started rubbing against the timing belt casing. 
Mar 2015

89000 mi

US $150
Replaced front and rear ball bearings and seals after mechanic said they were going bad. The repair includes replacing the rear differential fluid. Saved a lot of money by doing it myself. 
Oct 2021

90000 mi

US $300
Pedal assembly became rusted and difficult to depress. This was due to an earlier water leak that itself was due to a broken windshield seal. 

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2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2015
Apr 2015

102000 mi

US $100
Alternator and fuse failure 

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2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

145000 mi

US $325
Clutch went out - replaced clutch plate, pressure plate, flywheel, throwout bearing and shaft bearing. Also drained and replaced the transmission fluid. 
Ford Ranger in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

165000 mi

US $200
Replaces suspension arms, ball joints, and shocks. 

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1999 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

214000 mi

US $1750
Broken timing belt, bent valves, Repair head replace gaskets, timing belt, spark plugs, wires replace power steering pump, clutch replaced, replace leaking seals in engine and tranny Replace clutch, and engine rear oil seals 
Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

109000 mi
Body and frame rust when sold. Bad EGR when sold. 
Ford Ranger in Alabama, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012

104000 mi

US $620
Rear spring shackles rusted off, had to be replaced. Also rear shocks had to be replaced. 
Ford Ranger in Oregon, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2008
Jun 2008 Cracked block. 
Ford Ranger in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
Jul 2010

140000 mi
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. 

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1999 Ford Ranger 4-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

Ford Ranger in California, United States
Apr 2010 - May 2011
Apr 2011

242000 mi

US $90
I replaced a belt and a tensioner. 

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1999 Ford Ranger 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford Ranger in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Dec 2020

68000 mi

US $30
Fuel tank had developed a tiny crack, causing system pressure to fail to build. No fuel was leaking. A 20 year old vehicle, new tanks were unavailable and a good tank had to be found at a junkyard. It was a fairly straightforward repair, but took time to locate a good used tank. Engine thermostat was stuck open and would not allow engine to warm up fully. I replaced thermostat and gasket and this fully resolved the issue 
Ford Ranger in Kansas, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

124000 mi

US $67
Started a bad squeaking noise from the serp belt. Sounded like it was coming from the idler pulley. Just had that changed in March and it started again in Dec. My mechanic changed out the pulley on warranty but told me I had to pay 4 the belt. 
Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012

130200 mi

US $40
Crank position sensor wire shorting against grounded bracket. Caused engine to not start. 
Sep 2012

131000 mi

US $400
carrier bearings in differential, rear end. 
Feb 2013

138000 mi

US $5
Mystery ailment. Starts running rough at start-up, will progress to rough at temp., then to misfire code for cylinder number four. New plug in no. 4 will fix. New coil pack tried two cycles ago, still happens within 5 0r 6000 miles. 
Jul 2013

143300 mi

US $4
CEL; Code P0303. Replaced spark plug, cleared problem. Recurring P0303 and P0304 mystery. Plug looked OK. 
Nov 2013

145000 mi

US $5
CEL; Code P0304. Replaced spark plug, cleared problem. Recurring P0303 and P0304 mystery. Plug looked OK. 

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1999 Ford Ranger 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Ranger in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010

168000 mi

US $20
replaced sway bar links 
Jan 2011 small leak from rear main seal 
Ford Ranger in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Feb 2014
Sep 2010

105000 mi

US $60
Vehicle was making intermittent whining noise. Idle Air Control Valve replaced. Problem seems to be resolved. 
Jan 2012

107000 mi

US $185
Ball joint replaced 

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1999 Ford Ranger 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

246000 mi

US $145
Had to replace the rear axle seals. Along with fixing the lower front passenger ball joint and passenger inner tie rod end. 

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1999 Ford Ranger 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford Ranger in Arizona, United States
Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

114000 mi
misfire problem (possible head gasket leak, or cracked/warped head) despite good maintainence power windows don't work due to faulty thermal resisters in cheap motors current draw that slowly kills battery (intermittent - mechanics cannot locate the source) 4wd does not engage sometimes; therefore, this truck is totally unreliable as a 4wd vehicle dome light switch never worked well, factory alarm completely unpredictable; makes strange sounds shifter linkage problems; indicator on dash is incorrect (e.g. when it points to neutral, it is actually in park) 

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1999 Ford Ranger 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Ranger in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010

96000 mi

US $150
intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. Clunking noise from the universal joints in shaft. 
Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2018
Mar 2012

148000 mi

US $250
Oxygen sensor "slow response"; replaced 

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1998 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

Ford Ranger in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Oct 2012

77300 mi

US $400
replace muffler and tail pipe 
Dec 2012

79000 mi

US $200
thermostat replacement 
Ford Ranger in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013

269000 mi

US $100
exhaust replaced 
Ford Ranger in Iowa, United States
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Dec 2015

109000 mi

US $20
Plastic inline heater control valve broke in two pieces, spraying antifreeze throughout the engine compartment. 
Ford Ranger in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2013

147600 mi

US $40
Replaced the idler pulley 
Ford Ranger in Georgia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

192000 mi

US $759
electrical rough idle not much power 
Ford Ranger in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

239200 mi

US $900
Fuel pump quit while away from home-base, so I had to have an indy shop replace. Still, 240k on original pump isn't so bad. Truck also needed fuel filler neck and tube. 
Feb 2013

239300 mi

US $100
New clutch master cylinder and lines. 

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1997 Ford Ranger 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
Apr 2018

104780 mi

C $25
Rear shock mounts were worn out and suspension was clunking on each bump. I added washers and new bolts to tighten the connection. The barking brake cable rusted out and the end that attached to the backing plate was no longer secure so it allowed water and salt into the rear brake drum all winter. The rear brakes were changed and the emergency brake cable. 

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1997 Ford Ranger 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Ranger in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

114000 mi

US $1700
Rebuilt the transmission 

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1996 Ford Ranger 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Ranger in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

273400 mi

US $150
The rod ends, Pitman arm, steering buckle ball joints u-joint replaced Replaced broken lines/hoses and recharged system 

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1993 Ford Ranger 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Ranger in Washington, United States
- Nov 2022
Nov 2022

145000 mi

US $2900
Clutch needed full replacement. Item was bound to wear out, but now needed it entirely. 

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