Ford Ranger CV Joints Replacement Parts

Yes, the Ford Ranger does have CV joints, but only on versions with front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive — specifically at the front axle where the driveshafts need to flex through the steering geometry. All Ranger variants sold in the UK with 4WD (which is the vast majority) have front CV joints as part of the front driveshaft assembly. Rear-wheel-drive-only Rangers (rare in the UK) would not have front CV joints in the same way, so confirm your drivetrain with the breaker when requesting a quote.

The Ford Ranger moved to its current third generation (T6 platform) in 2012, and this generation ran through to 2022, with a facelift arriving around 2015–2016. Both a 2013 and a 2016 Ranger fall within the T6 generation, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but because the facelift period sits right in that window, you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before buying.

The Ranger received a notable mid-life update for the 2019 model year (within the T6 generation), and while the underlying platform remained the same, running gear components including driveshaft and CV joint dimensions can vary between build phases. It's plausible that some CV joints cross over, but this is exactly the kind of mid-generation change where you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume a straight swap.

Trim level — whether XL, XLT, Limited, or Wildtrak — does not affect CV joint fitment on the Ranger. What matters is your drivetrain (2WD or 4WD), your engine size, and which generation your vehicle belongs to. Don't be put off if a used part comes from a different trim to your own; just make sure the generation and drivetrain match.

Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specifications on the Ranger, since higher-torque engines — such as the 3.2-litre five-cylinder diesel compared to the 2.2-litre — can be paired with uprated driveline components to handle the additional load. When requesting a quote from a breaker, always state your exact engine size alongside your registration to help them match the right part. Never assume a CV joint from a 2.2 will be identical to one from a 3.2 without checking.

Yes, side matters: the nearside (NS, left-hand side, kerb side) and offside (OS, right-hand side, driver's side) CV joints are not interchangeable on the Ranger. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS or OS clearly, as well as whether it's a front CV joint you need, since that is where CV joints are located on the 4WD Ranger's driveshaft assembly.