Example carWheel alignment for a 2006 Ford Ranger
Wheel alignment for the 2006 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 2006 Ford Ranger for wheel alignment
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2006 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 | 4.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 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 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,472 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $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 2006 Ford Ranger
- NHTSA lists 12 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 272 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (175), structure (26) and suspension (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V306000 | 2023-04-28 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. |
| 23V125000 | 2023-02-24 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. |
| 21V076000 | 2021-02-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and... |
| 21V081000 | 2021-02-16 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement... |
| 18V022000 | 2018-01-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks. Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Ford Motor Company... |
| 18V023000 | 2018-01-11 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks. Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired. On January 11, 2018, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 2,700 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles built with driver-side air bag... |
| 17V787000 | 2017-12-11 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
| 17V788000 | 2017-12-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
| 16V036000 | 2016-01-25 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
| 15V322000 | 2015-05-28 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
| 11V352000 | 2011-07-13 | exterior lighting:brake lights | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL... |
| 05V520000 | 2005-11-09 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
For a wheel alignment on the 2006 Ford Ranger, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Your Ranger and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.3L 4-cylinder. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 2.3L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A car meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
What to ask
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Car care, briefly
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Make a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
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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