Wheel alignment for a 2002 Ford Ranger
Wheel alignment for the 2002 Ford Ranger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Ford Ranger for wheel alignment
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2002 Ford Ranger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,658 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Ranger
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 346 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (64), vehicle speed control (51) and structure (49). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 07V336000 | 2007-08-03 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. |
| 02V035000 | 2002-02-04 | power train:driveline:differential unit | ON SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FX4 PACKAGE, THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE COULD FRACTURE UNDER A HIGH TORQUE EVENT SUCH AS WHEN CUSTOMERS ACCELERATE RAPIDLY FROM A STOP OR WHEN A SPINNING TIRE SUDDENLY GAINS TRACTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 2002 Ford Ranger
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a wheel alignment on the 2002 Ford Ranger, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
About your Ranger
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your Ranger, have it ready for the shop. The engine is the 2.3L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Car care, briefly
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Ready when you are
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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