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Ford Ranger repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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Ford Ranger brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (26%)

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2021 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

11000 mi Randomly getting loss of traction control system when towing. Not solved. 

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2011 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

65720 mi

C $600
I get about 60,000km between brake jobs I bought high end aftermarket parts The truck sits outside for extended time that allows the rotors to rust. When it is driven it is driven hard Been a great truck. 

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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

49600 mi

C $200
changing front brakes disks and pads 

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2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

78740 mi

C $900
brakes shot, replaced rotors, pads and had bearings repacked 
87420 mi

C $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. 
105400 mi

C $80
had ford look at my trucks brakes.to see amt left 

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2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

53500 mi Replaced driver's side front brake caliper. 

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2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

112000 mi

US $400
Had to replace rear wheel cylinders, drums, and entire break system in rear 
110000 mi

US $380
Brake cylinder at left rear wheel leaked, requiring replacement of cylinder, shoes (both wheels) and brake line. 

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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 wheel cylinder developed leak 
112000 mi

US $125
Install new brake rotors. 

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2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

73242 mi

US $245
Replaced front brake rotors and pads 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed

154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

107000 mi

US $787
While repairing the fuel pump, the shop damaged the brake line and needed to replace it. Replaced front to rear brake line and bleed system. 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD

58000 mi

US $300
Replacement of brake cylinders and pads. 

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2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

167000 mi

US $2200
Also replaced all brakes and wheel cylinders 

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2002 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

118000 mi

US $212
Rear master cylinder went bad and leaked brake fluid all over. Of course it decided to go bad when I had a 20 foot boat behind me. Luckily I was only 1 mile from home. So I dropped the boat off and drove to the shop down the road. 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

98500 mi

US $200
Needed new front brakes 

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2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

127000 mi

US $80
Parking brake assembly was rusted fast, did not self adjust. Replaced entire rear brake assemblies, except drums. Everything was rusted to s--- and difficult to service. Included splicing into brake line. 
156000 mi

US $200
Brake line rotted out after sitting for 1.5yrs. Replaced. 
69000 mi

US $1480
front ABS sensors 

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2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

153000 mi

US $400
Brake lines rusted through and broke. 

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1998 Ford Ranger

Engine not specified

84000 mi Replaced rear brake lines 

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1997 Ford Ranger 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

104780 mi

C $25
The barking brake cable rusted out and the end that attached to the backing plate was no longer secure so it allowed water and salt into the rear brake drum all winter. The rear brakes were changed and the emergency brake cable. 

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