1997 Ford Ranger Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Ford Ranger
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1997 Ford Ranger
Most Common 1997 Ford Ranger Problems
1997 Ford Ranger vehicles have 11 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 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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Oil Change
$117 - $150
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Power Steering Pump Replacement
$366 - $443
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Headlamp Alignment Adjust
$56 - $83
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Door Lock Actuator Replacement
$234 - $322
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Switch Replacement
$257 - $291
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line Replacement
$551 - $609
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Timing Chain and Gear Set Replacement
$1,538 - $2,020
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Transfer Case Shift Motor Replacement
$763 - $810
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Cylinder Head Replacement
$2,610 - $3,077
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Stabilizer Bushing Replacement
$95 - $202
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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 1997 Ford Ranger Questions
There are 131 related questions for 1997 Ford Ranger vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Ford Ranger questions.
Hearing a grinding noise and pulling hard to the right when braking at slow speeds on 97 ford ranger
Arlight guys got a tricky one for ya here. my brother has got a 1997 ford ranger with 2.3 5 speed (cold air intake if...
1997 Ford Ranger Recalls
1997 Ford Ranger vehicles have 1 known recalls. The most common recall is: Speed Control Deactivation Switch Leaks Fluid Causing Fire Hazard .
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