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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
Chart based on 34 repairs.
2004 Ford Ranger suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 123000 mi US $25 |
Worn bushings on stablazer bar link (Right) |
| 125000 mi US $30 |
Worn bushings on stablazer bar link (Left) |
2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 84000 mi US $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
| 110000 mi US $200 |
rear spring shackles rusted out, replaced shocks while I was at it |
| 125600 mi US $90 |
Axle shackles rusted out. |
| 128200 mi US $250 |
Bad ball joints and tie rod ends |
| 80000 mi US $140 |
Replace outer tie-rods & lower ball-joints. |
| 87000 mi US $25 |
Replace sway bar links |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
Replaced shock absorbers. |
| 89700 mi US $65 |
Installed new upper control arms/ball joints.. Took it to shop for alignment ($65). |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
Replaced rear leaf springs, shackles and rear shocks |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 101000 mi US $250 |
New shocks |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 38100 mi US $11000 |
Shocks, brakes |
| 112000 mi US $50 |
New Shocks front and rear. |
| 112000 mi US $200 |
Broken sway bar links, sway bar bushings. Replaced |
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