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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%)

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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

86800 mi

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

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

78100 mi a power steering hose fitting rusted out, repaired 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

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

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