7.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 48,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- Replace bearings (3 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
I had the wheel bearings replace twice under warranty in the first 3 years and then had to replace them 2 more times after the warranty had ran out in the next three years. So the wheel bearings last on average 1.5 years.
- Scott R., Ivy, Ontario, canada
Ford told me the hub needed replacement, and since the warranty covered it, I agreed to the repair. 4 months later I break down on the highway with a failed axle from the same wheel. Ford tells me I need to do the brakes, so I agree to the repair. 8 months later I have to take it in to have all the brakes redone. Afterwards I'm hearing a noise & feeling a shudder, so I take it in & ask them to check out the brakes. They tell me the brakes are fine, but the problem is the clutch, and suggest replacement (for $1300). Never had clutch problems with my previous Ranger, but since they are the subject matter experts, I agree to the repair. First day after the repair, I'm hearing the same noise reoccurring. And the shudder I also mentioned? Incredibly worse at high speeds on the highway. Taking it back later this week. Can't wait to hear what they intend to charge me for next.
- thinksnow, Franklin, MA, US
Don't buy the Ranger...Ford does not care about their customers only their profit margin. They know they have a design flaw and do nothing about it. If we were to do that in the private sector we would get sued to no end!
- Steven L., Berkley, MI, US
The wheel bearings needed to be replaced after 13 or 14 months. This was the first of a very long list of problems that this truck caused me luckily it was coverd under warranty this time. This is the second ranger that I`ve purchased the first was a 96 and it was great truck this 05 has been garbage.
- Scott R., Ivy, Ontario, canada