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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%)
Chart based on 382 repairs.
Ford Ranger engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 120 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 3500 mi US $6 |
I noticed a slight oil leak on the bottom of the engine. Brought into Ford and they found the oil pan seal to have not set correctly from the factory. |
2011 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $60 |
Spark plug came out of engine. Previous owner had replaced spark plugs with aftermarket and did not tighten one of them tight enough. When plug backed out, it unplugged the cylinder head temperature sensor, and the truck died. I replaced all spark plugs and wires and plugged the sensor back in. |
2010 Ford Ranger 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 94474 mi $3000 |
Losing water slowly. Dealer could not find problem. A month later the head gasket blew not before requiring to wage of 80kms. |
| 95480 mi $3000 |
Head gasket blew again. Once again required a towof 80kms. |
2010 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 1900 mi | Water pump was leaking, replaced under warranty. Also had an alignment performed, as truck was pulling to the left. |
2008 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 24800 mi | reset the computer, tranny would have a shift delay when it was inially put in gear |
2007 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 116000 mi US $96 |
Thermostat housing was leaking coolant. Replaced housing. |
| 17980 mi C $450 |
Check engine light on, found that a wiring harness for the evap cannister vent was corroded. |
2007 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 37000 mi US $200 |
What a POS, 37,000 miles on it and it was diagnosed with a bad wrist pin of connecting rod bearing on #4 cylinder. We're driving it only around town, considering a new engine/rebuild. Crapcan POS |
2006 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 165000 mi US $400 |
Coolant leak fixed by replacing the seals/gaskets on the timing chain. Thermostat replaced as well. |
| 185000 mi US $800 |
Engine losing compression due to cylinder #2 misfire. Issue fixed by valve replacement. Engine lost compression due to cylinder #2 misfire. Valve and gaskets replaced. |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 138000 mi | The crankshaft damper failed. The damper is solidly mounted to the crankshaft but to reduce vibration there is a bonded rubber cushion between that solid part and the steel ring that holds the serpentine belt. That rubber separated from the outside ring which then came off. A new damper and belt fixed it. |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 103000 mi US $30 |
Worn out Belt Tensioner. Replaced myself in about 30 minutes |
| 113200 mi US $690 |
Cracked Thermostat housing. Had to replace whole unit + sensors |
| 132000 mi US $30 |
Bad thermostat |
| 132000 mi US $4000 |
Rear main seal leak, |
2005 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| C $2250 | replace cylinder heads as per Ford TSB #05-26-3 |
| 78000 mi | Just stopped at highway speed, replaced fuel pump. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $56 |
Replaced faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) and serpentine belt (preventive maintenance). 2017 update: The replacement IAC has been intermittent with high idle. Once the engine warms up the idle returns to normal. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
148-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 104500 mi US $250 |
Fuel pump shutoff switch replacement |
| 109000 mi | Truck lost power and went into "limp mode", and when turned off would not restart. Had vehicle towed to nearby shop where mass air flow sensor was repaired the same day. |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 95000 mi US $250 |
Replaced leaking thermostat housing |
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 103700 mi US $800 |
valve spring broke, sending valve into cylinder |
2004 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 102000 mi US $540 |
Coolant leak from wiring loom attach bolt in head. |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 112000 mi US $50 |
New muffler and pipes back from cat. New plugs, wires, belt, and fuel filter. |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 60000 mi US $240 |
Replaced Thermostat housing. |
| 72000 mi US $141 |
Harmonic Balancer separated and needed to be replaced |
| 48000 mi US $577 |
Wouldn't start. The fuel safety valve was intermittently defective. |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 64000 mi | CEL came on with P0456 code - very small evap leak. CEL went of on its own with no repair after about a week?! |
| 67000 mi US $1550 |
Large oil leak. Replaced front and rear crankshaft seals and oil pan seal. |
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 |
cracked vacuum hose |
| 49000 mi US $750 |
Total fuel pump failure |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 75000 mi US $30 |
Check engine light came on with codes for MAF. Car was rocking when idling and stalling intermittently. Cleaned MAF and replaced oxygen filter. No change. Found hose with hole in it, replaced and cleared codes - now fixed 2 weeks. |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 153600 mi US $150 |
Seam between upper and lower thermostat housing was eroded and leaking. Replaced entire assembly including seals and thermostat. |
| 46171 mi US $489 |
Replace PCV elbow assembly. Fuel pump replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $95 |
Lower thermostat housing leaking, replaced with new lower and upper housing and new thermostat. |
| 70000 mi US $200 |
valve gasket leak, replaced gasket on driver side |
| 73242 mi US $227 |
Replaced Idler and tensioner pulley, weak. Replaced belt. |
| 73870 mi US $225 |
Replaced valve gasket driver side due to leak |
| 84219 mi US $418 |
Fuel pump intermittent, removed and replaced |
| 164300 mi US $2300 |
Piston busted into a million pieces had to replace engine. Used engine 2002 4.0 with 119,000 miles. |
| 188000 mi US $697 |
Emission sensor? |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 183200 mi US $750 |
Fuel pump failed, removed and replaced; time was extended by search for replacement fuel pump. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 95000 mi US $500 |
synchro/timing |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 7ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 85800 mi US $160 |
Replace failed heater core |
| 107000 mi US $787 |
No start-cranks, dies right away Fuel pump removed and replaced including R&I fuel tank and oil change |
| 124300 mi | Check engine light came on. Took truck in-mechanic determined gas cap seal wasn't effective. Mechanic cleaned seal and around gas cap, reinserted gas cap, and check engine light cleared. Mechanic recommends replacing the gas cap soon. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 64000 mi US $300 |
replace ignition coil |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 149000 mi US $300 |
Leaking valve cover gasket |
| 101000 mi US $850 |
Valve cover gasket Intake manifold gasket |
| 104265 mi US $530 |
Hose - Heater Water and replaced missing coolant |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 167000 mi US $2200 |
replaced valve cover gasket and thermostat housing. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 48980 mi C $500 |
replaced drive belt idler pulley and replaced tensioner pulley. |
| 89000 mi US $30 |
replaced throttle position sensor |
| 96000 mi US $35 |
replaced the mass airflow sensor from junkyard |
| 114700 mi US $183 |
clogged pcv valve & leaking vacuum hose |
| 118000 mi US $980 |
Blown Head Gasket |
| 118000 mi | Replaced radiator |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 214000 mi US $1750 |
Broken timing belt, bent valves, Repair head replace gaskets, timing belt, spark plugs, wires replace power steering pump, clutch replaced, replace leaking seals in engine and tranny Replace clutch, and engine rear oil seals |
| 81890 mi US $16 |
Replace idler pully on acc. belt drive. |
| 160000 mi US $200 |
Radiator replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $1300 |
Fuel pump needed to be replaced. |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 97100 mi US $3700 |
Leaking head gasket at 97000 miles. While was being done had all gaskets and oil pan done. New plugs, hoses and belts replaced along with regular maintenance items. Ranger looks and runs like it did when new. Better due to upgrades. |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 117000 mi US $750 |
Diagnose faulty fuel pump and replace |
| 72000 mi US $165 |
Leak in vacuum line caused "Service Engine Light" to appear on dashboard. Vacuum hose was leaking and was replaced. |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 98000 mi US $65 |
chirping coming from engine. Found worn belt tensioner. Replaced belt and tensioner |
| 99000 mi US $17 |
Truck would not start. Traced problem to the fuel pump relay |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 149000 mi US $85 |
Check engine light and squeal from rear passenger side of engine. Replaced camshaft synchronizer and camshaft synchronizer sensor. |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 60000 mi | fuel pump relay replaced |
| 61200 mi | Electric fuel pump |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 208000 mi US $50 |
replaced muffler |
| 126000 mi US $900 |
fuel pump replaced |
| 238900 mi US $900 |
Fuel pump quit while away from home-base, so I had to have an indy shop replace. Still, 240k on original pump isn't so bad. Truck also needed fuel filler neck and tube. |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $1000 |
Malfunctioning OBD system |
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
146-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 137000 mi US $150 |
Plastic tank on radiator cracked, replaced with new aftermarket radiator. |
| 149000 mi US $400 |
Front catalytic converters became restricted, causing misfiring and occasional flashing check engine light. Engine was running properly, but had symptoms of exhaust restriction at higher RPM. Replaced y-pipe assembly with new Walker unit. |
| 198000 mi US $560 |
Water pump developed severe leak. Water pump replaced. Lower radiator hose and belt replaced as preventive maintenance. |
| 201000 mi US $80 |
Left valve cover gasket leaking, replaced. Replaced intake plenum o-rings as part of repair. Replaced PCV tube and damaged spark plug wire. |
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 120200 mi US $300 |
water pump seal leak. replaced pump belts and hoses |
| 53000 mi US $180 |
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair |
| 56700 mi US $450 |
Radiator replacement |
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $202 |
Stearing, acting funny. Needed a new steering belt & some maintainence for tranny. |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 116000 mi US $400 |
ongoing problem of stalling when cold, stalling when decelerating, and low vacuum. removed cylinder head and had rebuilt. Had 4 bad exhaust valve seats. Fuel pump failed- replaced fuel pump |
| 123380 mi C $40 |
Replaced faulty heater hose cut-off valve |
| 123380 mi C $800 |
replaced radiator, water pump, water pump bracket, A/C pulley, serpentine belt, flushed out cooling system. All from a chunk of ice, apparently, created by melting and then quickly freezing snow when the truck was warm. |
| 168300 mi US $55 |
Replaced broken timing belt and changed serpentine belt. |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
| 228000 mi US $450 |
Head gasket replaced |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 152787 mi US $98 |
Replaced fuel pump with strainer and gasket |
| 126000 mi US $600 |
Passenger side valve cover developed an oil leak onto exhaust manifold. While replacing gasket, mechanic discovered that rear timing chain cassette was missing. Cassette replacement estimated $2500. |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 155000 mi US $500 |
Fuel economy was well below average. Took truck to dealership. Service manager recommended spark plug change and injector cleaning. After one fill-up, mileage numbers did not significantly improve, although more data would be needed. |
2000 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| 141000 mi US $5300 |
After only 141000 miles head cracked and burnt up #1 and # 3 cylinders, had to replace engine. |
2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 111000 mi | Leaking seals, valve and main |
2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 147000 mi | melted valves |
2000 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 199000 mi US $900 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 161100 mi US $140 |
Spark plug wires replaced, sparkplugs replaced, #4 cylinder fuel injector replaced |
2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 176700 mi C $25 |
Welded new hanger bracket and install |
2000 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 81200 mi US $140 |
Check engine light came on, code indicated a slow O2 sensor in position #1. Mechanic replaced. Note the threads of the old O2 sensor balled up upon removal. Mechanic had to run a tap to clear the threads. |
| 84000 mi | The timing belt would make a squealing noise. The reason is that the bad pulley allowed the belt to travel enough so that it started rubbing against the timing belt casing. |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Pedal assembly became rusted and difficult to depress. This was due to an earlier water leak that itself was due to a broken windshield seal. |
1999 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| 109000 mi | Bad EGR when sold. |
| 140000 mi | Hadn't done any repairs in a while. It hasn't been worth putting money into. Many unrepaired problems: it over heats... there is a low rpm hesitation... |
| Cracked block. |
| 145200 mi US $248 |
Engine running cold, fuel economy down. Dealer diagnosed and overcharged to replace thermostat. |
1999 Ford Ranger 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 242000 mi US $90 |
I replaced a belt and a tensioner. |
1999 Ford Ranger 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 130200 mi US $40 |
Crank position sensor wire shorting against grounded bracket. Caused engine to not start. |
| 138000 mi US $5 |
Mystery ailment. Starts running rough at start-up, will progress to rough at temp., then to misfire code for cylinder number four. New plug in no. 4 will fix. New coil pack tried two cycles ago, still happens within 5 0r 6000 miles. |
| 143300 mi US $4 |
CEL; Code P0303. Replaced spark plug, cleared problem. Recurring P0303 and P0304 mystery. Plug looked OK. |
| 145000 mi US $5 |
CEL; Code P0304. Replaced spark plug, cleared problem. Recurring P0303 and P0304 mystery. Plug looked OK. |
| 68000 mi US $30 |
Fuel tank had developed a tiny crack, causing system pressure to fail to build. No fuel was leaking. A 20 year old vehicle, new tanks were unavailable and a good tank had to be found at a junkyard. It was a fairly straightforward repair, but took time to locate a good used tank. Engine thermostat was stuck open and would not allow engine to warm up fully. I replaced thermostat and gasket and this fully resolved the issue |
| 124000 mi US $67 |
Started a bad squeaking noise from the serp belt. Sounded like it was coming from the idler pulley. Just had that changed in March and it started again in Dec. My mechanic changed out the pulley on warranty but told me I had to pay 4 the belt. |
1999 Ford Ranger 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 164000 mi | small leak from rear main seal |
| 105000 mi US $60 |
Vehicle was making intermittent whining noise. Idle Air Control Valve replaced. Problem seems to be resolved. |
1999 Ford Ranger 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 114000 mi | misfire problem (possible head gasket leak, or cracked/warped head) despite good maintainence |
1999 Ford Ranger 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 148000 mi US $250 |
Oxygen sensor "slow response"; replaced |
1998 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| 269000 mi US $100 |
exhaust replaced |
| 77300 mi US $400 |
replace muffler and tail pipe |
| 79000 mi US $200 |
thermostat replacement |
| 147600 mi US $40 |
Replaced the idler pulley |
| 109000 mi US $20 |
Plastic inline heater control valve broke in two pieces, spraying antifreeze throughout the engine compartment. |
| 192000 mi US $759 |
electrical rough idle not much power |
| 159000 mi US $203 |
Found weak cylinder, did not have it repaired, runs fine |
| 169000 mi | Would not pass NYS Pollution Requirements After spending over $200 and requiring additional cost from $200 to $500 w/o any guarantee it would pass inspection, it was time to sell. Sold for $1500 as there was no rust on the body |
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