339 problems have been reported for the 2008 Ford Ranger. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2008 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 293 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (10 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Structure | |
| Electrical System | |
| Equipment | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Suspension | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Tire | |
| Wheel | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Steering | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Power Train |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2008 Ford Ranger in the United States are 85,743 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Ranger owners in the last 18 years is 339, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 339 / 85,743 / 18 * 1000 = 0.22.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Ranger model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 Ford Ranger in 2008.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Ranger, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 Ford Ranger with the Ford Ranger from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 Ranger is 339 while the average number of problems reported for the 28 model years of the Ford Ranger is 263.