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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%)
Chart based on 34 repairs.
2004 Ford Ranger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (53%)
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 2016123000 miUS $25 | Worn bushings on stablazer bar link (Right) | ||
| Dec 2016125000 miUS $30 | Worn bushings on stablazer bar link (Left) | ||
| May 2017127259 miUS $20 | Air Bag light on, replaced lamp in passenger on/off switch | ||
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 201284000 miUS $40 | Replaced the front shocks. Not urgent, they were just getting a bit soft. | ||
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 2017110000 miUS $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 2014125600 miUS $90 | Axle shackles rusted out. | ||
| Jul 2014127200 miUS $70 | Bad CV Joint. Replaced CV axle. | ||
| Oct 2014128200 miUS $250 | Bad ball joints and tie rod ends | ||
| Ford Ranger in California, United States Mar 2009 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 200980000 miUS $140 | Replace outer tie-rods & lower ball-joints. | ||
| Sep 201087000 miUS $25 | Replace sway bar links | ||
| Jun 2012102000 miUS $540 | Coolant leak from wiring loom attach bolt in head. | ||
| Sep 2014110000 miUS $350 | Replaced shock absorbers. | ||
| Aug 2016112000 miUS $125 | Install new brake rotors. | ||
| Ford Ranger in Indiana, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201489700 miUS $65 | Installed new upper control arms/ball joints.. Took it to shop for alignment ($65). | ||
| Feb 201593000 miUS $350 | Replaced rear leaf springs, shackles and rear shocks | ||
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 20062400 mi | Starter replaced. Would grind occasionally. Replaced under warranty. | ||
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 2018101000 miUS $250 | New shocks | ||
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 2017139000 miUS $35 | Added Lucas trans oil for smoother shifting | ||
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 201238100 miUS $11000 | Shocks, brakes | ||
| Aug 2021112000 miUS $50 | New muffler and pipes back from cat. New Shocks front and rear. New plugs, wires, belt, and fuel filter. | ||
| Sep 2021112000 miUS $200 | Broken sway bar links, sway bar bushings. Replaced | ||
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 201848000 miUS $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 200625000 mi | Transmission replaced under warranty | ||
| Jul 20062800 mi | Drivers side power window motor replaced under warranty | ||
| Ford Ranger in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Oct 200960000 miUS $240 | Replaced Thermostat housing. | ||
| Mar 201066000 miUS $35 | Front Pinion seal Leaking | ||
| Jul 201072000 miUS $141 | Harmonic Balancer separated and needed to be replaced | ||
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 2012155000 miUS $1800 | replace transmission | ||
| Ford Ranger in Connecticut, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 201464000 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 201467000 miUS $1550 | Large oil leak. Replaced front and rear crankshaft seals and oil pan seal. | ||
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