3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,599 miles

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problem #3

May 042004

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 42,043 miles
I took my 2000 Ford Ranger into get an oil change and have the front end alignment checked as it had a pull to the left. I was told that I needed to have the ball joints and anti-sway bars replaced before they could do an alignment. My vehicle only had 42,043 miles on it at this time. I contacted Ford headquarters and asked to have them replaced at their cost and they refused. I have talked to different mechanics who own older Ford Ranger and they said that the ball joints should not be failing at such a low mileage. At this point I am in the process of getting ready to replace the parts myself, so no replacement has been done.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 072003

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,700 miles
All ball joints in front end needed to be replaced after only 26,700 miles. Costing $800.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

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problem #1

May 082003

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,053 miles
While driving and without warning the ball joints made a loud noise. Dealer found the upper and lower ball joints needed to be lubricated.

- Afton, TN, USA

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