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
"One actually broke about two years ago. Other needed replacement due to wear about 8 months ago"
Robert C., MO (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Worn ball joints resulting in noise from front suspension on rough roads. Factory ball joints are not grease-able. Replaced with MOOG ball joints which have grease fittings."
Franklin T., NJ (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"tie rod end bushing wore out and need replacement"
J P., TX (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"the dealer says it is weeping (not serious) & there is play on the steering wheel"
Anonymous, AB (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"shocks failed at 100,000 miles"
Anonymous, PA (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Corrosion led to failure of rear suspension"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Ford Ranger None 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Had to replace struts and torsion bars"
J P., TX (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"truck made noise when turning left. Problem ended up being caused by the sway bar being broken on both sides which also caused uneven tire wear. Also had to have new shocks all the way around."
Anonymous, OH (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Various clunking sounds from time to time. The right front was almost 3" lower than the LH front causing the vehicle to lisp. Torsion bars adjusted as part of 4 wheel alignment to relevel vehicle. Later the tech said also need ball joints, tie rod"
Anonymous, MI (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"had to replace front rack and pinions"
J P., TX (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Unable to get to the root cause or correct"
Anonymous, NY (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)"Loud noise going over bumps, problem also threw off the alignment"
Marco T., FL (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"Right front hub went bad"
Anonymous, AK (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"right front wheel bearing replaced at 45000 miles - left front replaced as precaution. $800 - ouch!"
Ben A., MN (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)"they froze up"
Anonymous, MI (2006 Ford Ranger None 3.0-L V6)
"ball joints failed at 100,000 miles"
Anonymous, PA (2006 Ford Ranger None 4.0-L V6)