| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Ford Ranger repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
Ford Ranger repair cost distribution
$2500+ (28%)
$1000 - $2499 (72%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. |
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 |
| 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. |
2008 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 151900 mi C $2194 |
Clutch slave cylinder frozen. Hard to shift. Replaced clutch plate, pressure plate, bearing and slave cylinder $2194. |
| 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 |
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. |
| 112000 mi US $250 |
Rear left axle seal leaking, replaced seal. |
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 |
| 113200 mi US $690 |
Cracked Thermostat housing. Had to replace whole unit + sensors |
| 119000 mi US $630 |
Dead Alternator |
| 132000 mi US $4000 |
Rear main seal leak, and transmission needed to be rebuilt for $4000. Defrost and vent blowing air at same time. No estimate. Cost amount is for other issue. |
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 |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 38100 mi US $11000 |
Shocks, brakes |
| 112000 mi US $200 |
Broken sway bar links, sway bar bushings. Replaced |
2004 Ford Ranger 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 155000 mi US $1800 |
replace transmission |
| 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
| 180000 mi US $2000 |
Not sure about the details. |
2003 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 164300 mi US $2300 |
Piston busted into a million pieces had to replace engine. Used engine 2002 4.0 with 119,000 miles. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 115000 mi US $1433 |
Replaced Shocks Replaced seal. |
2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 58000 mi US $1000 |
tie rods, ball joints needed to be replaced Rubber covers on cruise control buttons had hardened and broken, exposing wiring beneath |
| 64000 mi US $300 |
replace ignition coil replace a/c fan switch, replace headlights switch |
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 |
| 167000 mi US $2200 |
replaced valve cover gasket and thermostat housing. Also replaced all brakes and wheel cylinders |
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 92000 mi US $340 |
Need new rear shocks. Reverse lights did NOT work. Had to have a new underbody switch installed |
| 98500 mi US $200 |
Needed new front brakes |
| 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
| 69000 mi US $1480 |
Replace 4x4 computer module and lube, oil and filter change. front ABS sensors |
| 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 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
135-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission clutch failure. Had to be towed and completely replaced |
2001 Ford Ranger 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 53000 mi US $180 |
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair Front transfer case leak. Replaced seal. |
| 56700 mi US $450 |
Radiator replacement |
| 59200 mi US $250 |
Front Transfer case seal |
| 63000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced upper and lower ball joints |
| 69000 mi US $400 |
entire seat belt assembly replaced. ford or local repair shopes could not or would not replace tension spring due to liability issues. |
| 61000 mi US $290 |
Rest of seat belt assembly not replaced on previous repair. ( part attched to floor under drivers seat.) |
| 72000 mi US $165 |
Sway bar links failing/failed. Replaced both right and left sway bar links. used sway bar link kit |
2001 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
119-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 121620 mi C $1000 |
Input shaft, bearing assembly and clutch slave cylinder needed replacing. New clutch plate was installed, even though it still had a little wear left on it. |
| 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. |
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 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
150-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 167400 mi C $1500 |
New suspension all around. wheel alignment. New wheels and tires New sound system. New interior, seats console. |
1999 Ford Ranger
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
transmission replacement |
| 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 |
1999 Ford Ranger 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111200 mi US $185 |
Ball joint replaced |
1997 Ford Ranger 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 114000 mi US $1700 |
Rebuilt the transmission |
1993 Ford Ranger 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 145000 mi US $2900 |
Clutch needed full replacement. Item was bound to wear out, but now needed it entirely. |
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