2014 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · ED54 ARD

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding front-end components. While it passed its latest test in May 2026 at 84,263 miles, the tester identified severely deteriorated dust covers on both front upper suspension arm ball joints and a corroded offside front coil spring. This represents a progression from the May 2025 test where the dust covers were merely noted as perished, indicating that preventative repairs have been deferred by previous owners. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the May 2022 test at 66,623 miles and the May 2026 test at 84,263 miles, the Ranger covered 17,640 miles. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of standing, though the aging of the rubber components and the onset of spring corrosion suggest that the age of the vehicle is now a greater factor in wear than the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension system. The recurring failure of the ball joint dust covers suggests a risk of the joints seizing or failing if not replaced immediately. Furthermore, the noted corrosion on the offside front coil spring requires checking for structural thinning or deep pitting that could lead to a sudden snap. The pitted and scored front brake discs noted in 2024 and 2025 indicate the braking system is nearing the end of its effective life and should be measured for thickness and surface integrity.