1997 Ford Ranger - Reliability

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1996 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL 4WD Standard Cab SB

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Splash Regular Cab Pickup (2.3L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Ford Ranger by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Canister Purge Solenoid/Purge Flow Sensor Assembly and the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor. The cost to repair the Canister Purge Solenoid/Purge Flow Sensor Assembly is estimated at $110.00 for parts and $35.00 for labor. The cost to repair the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $52.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Door Ajar Switches. The cost to repair the Door Ajar Switches is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor per door as needed. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Ranger by Identifix

	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1997 Ford Ranger - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1997 Ford Ranger by Identifix

Reliability History for Ford Ranger by Identifix

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