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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%)

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2001 Ford Ranger suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

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

117500 mi

US $600
power steering pump and hoses replaced 
123000 mi

US $300
Ball Joint boots deteriorated. Replaced ball joints and control arms. 
63000 mi

US $1500
Replaced upper and lower ball joints 
72000 mi

US $165
Sway bar links failing/failed. Replaced both right and left sway bar links. used sway bar link kit 
144000 mi Sway bar links replaced 
144000 mi

US $390
replaced both upper ball joints 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

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

170000 mi

US $22
Driver side tie-rod ball failed while driving. Replaced rod end, including ball and socket. 
186000 mi

US $22
Passenger side tie-rod end failed. Replaced end, including ball and socket. 
115200 mi

US $10
Replaced sway bar mount bushings. Easy 10 mn job 
115200 mi Noise from front end. Found wheel bearing loose. Adjusted. Cleared up noise. 
120900 mi

C $75
Replaced both rear shocks 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

115000 mi

US $174
Replaced upper control arms & lower ball joints 
126000 mi

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

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

153000 mi

US $900
Leaky rack and pinion unit. 

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2001 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems

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