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2008 Ford Ranger repairs by problem area
Engine (4%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (19%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 26 repairs.
2008 Ford Ranger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| Ford Ranger in Alberta, Canada Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202166340 miC $400 | Starter motor replaced due failure of old one. | ||
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 201849600 miC $200 | Replace heater coil | ||
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 Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Mar 201849600 miC $200 | changing front brakes disks and pads | ||
| Ford Ranger in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Oct 201685560 mi | The clutch on the compressor was worn so it wasn't engaging. Fixed by removing a shim from the compressor shaft | ||
| Jun 201785560 miC $60 | The drive shaft U-joints were worn out and needed replacing. Rust made removal difficult. | ||
| Sep 201786180 miC $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 201786800 miC $600 | Shock absorbers were shot and needed replacing. Rust was bad and it cost extra to remove the old ones. | ||
| May 201889900 miC $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 | ||
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 201124800 mi | reset the computer, tranny would have a shift delay when it was inially put in gear | ||
| Oct 201777500 miC $1000 | dead alternator and near dead battery, replaced both | ||
| Nov 201778100 mi | a power steering hose fitting rusted out, repaired | ||
| Dec 201778740 miC $900 | brakes shot, replaced rotors, pads and had bearings repacked | ||
| Oct 201887420 miC $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 2021105400 miC $80 | had ford look at my trucks brakes.to see amt left | ||
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 201049000 mi | repair/replace front hub. repairs done under warrenty | ||
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 2016151900 miC $2194 | Clutch slave cylinder frozen. Hard to shift. Replaced clutch plate, pressure plate, bearing and slave cylinder $2194. | ||
| Nov 2017188480 miC $412 | AC fully on. No heat function. Replaced plenum door. Replaced vac control. | ||
| Apr 2018200880 miC $295 | Heater motor inop. Replaced heater motor with aftermarket part. No parts available from Ford | ||
| May 2022502820 mi | RHS lower ball joint, tie rod end, upper control arm replaced due to wear | ||
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 201053500 mi | Replaced driver's side front brake caliper. | ||
| Apr 201160000 miUS $15 | Replaced burned out headlamp socket. | ||
| Jul 201181000 miUS $189 | Replaced blower motor and recharged system. | ||
| Dec 201193500 miUS $370 | Replaced transmission linkage bushings. | ||
| May 2012104000 mi | HVAC control unit in cab failed. | ||
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