1996 Ford Ranger Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1996 Ford Ranger
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1996 Ford Ranger
Most Common 1996 Ford Ranger Problems
1996 Ford Ranger vehicles have 12 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1996 Ford Ranger problem is: Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds
The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain...
Bogging, hesitation or stalling may be experienced during moderate to heavy acceleration. this can be caused by a...
Ford Ranger Repairs and Prices
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AC Compressor Replacement
$735 - $992
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Parking Brake System Adjust
$52 - $77
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Fuel Level Sending Unit Replacement
$1,392 - $1,715
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Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement
$545 - $666
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Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement
$653 - $720
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Radiator Hose Replacement
$430 - $476
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Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
$1,211 - $1,630
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Coolant Reservoir Replacement
$496 - $543
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Variable Valve Timing Control Solenoid Replacement
$782 - $1,163
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Power Lumbar Switch Replacement
$114 - $148
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Above Average
The Ford Ranger Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $615 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Ranger.
Most Common 1996 Ford Ranger Questions
There are 116 related questions for 1996 Ford Ranger vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1996 Ford Ranger questions.
Car is a ford ranger 1996 xlt v6 engine
Jerk at all speed, has power, mechanic has changed spark plugs and wires, new computer, will not jerk at temperature...
1996 Ford Ranger Recalls
1996 Ford Ranger vehicles have 2 known recalls. The most common recall is: Speed Control Deactivation Switch Leaks Fluid Causing Fire Hazard .
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