Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Ball joint had to be replaced due to normal wear."
Guy S., MB (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"broken ball joints"
Anonymous, MA (2004 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Only problem in 100k miles because this area is under desined"
Anonymous, NJ (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Broke"
Anonymous, BC (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Pump wore out after 13 years normal wear & tear"
Anonymous, AL (2004 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Shocks worn out from carrying heavy loads."
Anonymous, OH (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"The ride became harder and harder."
Anonymous, TX (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"shocks and struts were replaced due to wear/age"
Thomas W., FL (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Rear spring mounts rusted out"
Ron P., VA (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Handling was becoming a problem, discovered that the original shocks after 15 years needed replaced"
Anonymous, VA (2004 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Used"
Anonymous, BC (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"The bed was half full of sand, another time full of wood chips, the torsion bar broke"
Anonymous, VT (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Rack and pinion required replacement"
Anonymous, RI (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Needed replaced at inspection time."
Anonymous, PA (2004 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"replaced by dealer but regular mechanic doubts that they needed replacement"
Colin C., MN (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Outer tie rod end snapped off during a left turn into oncoming traffic. Lost control of direction but managed to still accelerate hard completing turn before being destroyed by oncoming traffic"
Richard G., MI (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Tires were wearing unevenly due to a front end misalignment."
Anonymous, CA (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Both front wheel bearings needed replacement."
Anonymous, WA (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"under designed"
Anonymous, NJ (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"I've had wheel bearings replaced about every 65000 miles, which I consider pretty unacceptable. Other than that, the truck is just getting old."
Anonymous, MI (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"both front wheel bearings bad,right side locked up."
Dean E., IL (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Had to replace one front tire hub"
Anonymous, WA (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)
"Severe tire wear noted.......Additional shims needed to correct alignment problem"
Colin C., MN (2004 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)