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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 382 repairs.
Ford Ranger electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Ford Ranger 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 250 mi | Infotainment system completely non functional, including controls on screen for climate control.system was reset. Same problem 2months later Infotainment system blanked out. |
2019 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 11000 mi | Auto engine start/stop quit working. Dealer determined that the battery was dying. Replaced battery under warranty. |
2019 Ford Ranger 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 18000 mi | Sync would not take voice commands. Controlling electronic units were replaced. Delay was due to getting parts. |
2011 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 149000 mi US $790 |
replaced compressor |
2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85560 mi | The clutch on the compressor was worn so it wasn't engaging. Fixed by removing a shim from the compressor shaft |
| 86180 mi C $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 |
2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 77500 mi C $1000 |
dead alternator and near dead battery, replaced both |
2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 188480 mi C $412 |
AC fully on. No heat function. Replaced plenum door. Replaced vac control. |
| 200880 mi C $295 |
Heater motor inop. Replaced heater motor with aftermarket part. No parts available from Ford |
2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $15 |
Replaced burned out headlamp socket. |
| 81000 mi US $189 |
Replaced blower motor and recharged system. |
| 104000 mi | HVAC control unit in cab failed. |
2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
| 66340 mi C $400 |
Starter motor replaced due failure of old one. |
2007 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 112000 mi US $1100 |
AC Compressor leaking at shaft seal. To ensure compressor shavings were not in system, replaced AC Compressor, Accumlator, and Orfice. |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 119000 mi US $630 |
Dead Alternator |
| 132000 mi US $30 |
Defrost and vent blowing air at same time |
| 132000 mi US $4000 |
Defrost and vent blowing air at same time. No estimate. Cost amount is for other issue. |
| 51450 mi US $4 |
Replace deteriorated body grounding strap. |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 78000 mi | Died at highway speed, replaced sensor that stops fuel to the engine in a collision. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 86200 mi US $201 |
Battery warning light came on and the alternator would no longer charge the battery. Replaced the original alternator with a new TYC. During the test drive the fuel cutoff switch tripped and had to be reset. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 103000 mi | Replaced airbag inflators under recall warranty |
2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 127259 mi US $20 |
Air Bag light on, replaced lamp in passenger on/off switch |
2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 2400 mi | Starter replaced. Would grind occasionally. Replaced under warranty. |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 2800 mi | Drivers side power window motor replaced under warranty |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 57000 mi US $270 |
dash lights burned out |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 67500 mi US $75 |
Purchase. Within 2 days the airbag light was on. Possibly loose connector - mechanic reconnected. Noise coming from back end - mechanic could not find any faults. Noise stopped after one trip. |
| 69000 mi US $70 |
Wire had come loose for air bag system so light was on. Problem fixed. |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10500 mi US $150 |
replace alternator |
| 42551 mi US $50 |
Replaced driver window motor |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 170000 mi US $390 |
Fuel gauge quit working; fix was to replace sensor (sending) unit, which had to be ordered, which is why it was in shop three days |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 95000 mi US $300 |
heater blower motor shot |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 39700 mi US $130 |
new battery. Origonal died |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 69000 mi US $700 |
Replaced non-functioning alternator and replaced battery after towing. |
| 64000 mi US $300 |
replace a/c fan switch, replace headlights switch |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 181300 mi US $38 |
Ac warm, I got a refil kit from O Riley, very helpfull. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 145000 mi US $125 |
Drivers side power window motor locked up. Had it replaced |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 131100 mi US $69 |
Cruise control switches were broken and were replaced |
2002 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| 140000 mi | dashboard lights burning out... |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 120000 mi US $10 |
High tone horn filled with water and stopped working. High tone horn was replaced with equivalent aftermarket horn of same manufacturer used by OEM. |
| 121000 mi US $30 |
The 4WD light switch on the transfer case was not functioning properly by causing the 4WD indicator light to stay on when in 2WD mode. The switch was replaced. |
| 131800 mi US $34 |
AC/Heat system would switch to defrost under acceleration no matter which position the control knob was on. The vacuum reservoir internal check valve stopped working. The vacuum reservoir was replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $600 |
Condenser replaced |
| 92000 mi US $340 |
Reverse lights did NOT work. Had to have a new underbody switch installed |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $105 |
Just replaced battery. Old battery was 4.5yrs old. |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 152000 mi US $325 |
Replaced alternator |
| 46000 mi US $35 |
replaced control module for power mirrors |
| 144000 mi US $230 |
Blower motor resistor |
| 144000 mi US $200 |
A/C not working, recharged, die added |
| 144000 mi US $495 |
AC Condenser replaced, recharged |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 86000 mi US $25 |
Had to replace blower resistor after 1 week of ownership. I did it myself in about an hour's worth of work. |
| 98000 mi US $15 |
code 27. passenger bypass LED burnt out causing code 27. removed circuit board and replaced LED. |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 57200 mi US $150 |
power windows and mirror door switch |
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 70300 mi US $235 |
Initially thought had a problem with the alternator, turned out to be an electrical break in the battery cable. |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 115200 mi US $10 |
obd2 reader not connecting. Replaced fuse #17. |
| 123380 mi C $12 |
replaced all 6 instrument panel bulbs |
| 123380 mi C $10 |
replaced license plate bulbs, but took approximately 30 minutes to locate the short that caused lights failure |
2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 110000 mi US $148 |
Frank's Automotive Repair, Inc. Port Townsend, WA |
2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Alternator and fuse failure |
1999 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| 86000 mi US $203 |
replace starter and battery; cost is starter only |
1999 Ford Ranger 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 114000 mi | power windows don't work due to faulty thermal resisters in cheap motors current draw that slowly kills battery (intermittent - mechanics cannot locate the source) dome light switch never worked well, factory alarm completely unpredictable; makes strange sounds |
1996 Ford Ranger 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 273400 mi US $150 |
Replaced broken lines/hoses and recharged system |
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