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Ford Ranger servicing & repairs in Eastbourne
Got a Ford Ranger that needs servicing, wet-belt work, an MOT or a mechanical repair? Speak to Phil at P Hampton Motors in Eastbourne. We’ll start with the vehicle details, explain what needs doing and give you a clear price where we can.
Working pickups
Your Ranger works hard. We help keep it that way.
A Ranger is often a work vehicle as much as a pickup — towing, carrying tools and materials, getting to sites.
When it needs servicing or starts doing something it shouldn’t, you want a garage that knows Ford vans and pickups and will explain what’s actually wrong, without the jargon.
That’s what we do for tradespeople, builders, contractors, local businesses and private Ranger owners — including plenty who run a Transit as well.
“Tell us what it's doing and we'll work out what's actually wrong.”
How we work
Ranger services · Choose a service
What does your Ranger need?
Choose the closest match, or just tell us what’s happening.
01
Ranger Servicing
Interim from £200 + VAT, full service £300 + VAT, confirmed for your Ranger’s engine and mileage.
02
Wet Belt Replacement
For Rangers with the 2.0 EcoBoost engine, which uses belt-in-oil. £1,100 + VAT.
03
Ranger Repairs
Diagnostics, warning lights, running problems, brakes, suspension and general mechanical work.
04
MOT
Class 4 £54.60 or Class 7 £59.60, no VAT. Give us the registration and we’ll confirm which class your Ranger needs.
05
Recovery
Ranger broken down? Phil has his own recovery van — ring him with the details and location.
06 · Start here if unsure
Not sure what's wrong?
You don’t need to diagnose it before you call. Tell Phil what the Ranger is doing, any warning lights you’ve seen and when the problem started.
Ranger wet belts · 2.0 EcoBoost
Got a 2.0 EcoBoost Ranger?
The 2.0 EcoBoost engine in the Ranger uses a timing belt that runs in the engine oil — a wet belt. We understand the 3.0-litre Ranger uses a timing chain instead, so not every Ranger needs this job. Your registration tells us which engine you’ve got.
Ford Ranger wet-belt replacement: £1,100 + VAT on the 2.0 EcoBoost. Phil’s workshop recommendation for wet-belt-equipped vehicles is replacement at five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first — his preventative advice, not Ford’s published interval for every model.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
01 Servicing
02 Wet-belt work (2.0 EcoBoost)
03 Oil-system checks
04 Running faults
05 Diagnostics
06 Other mechanical repairs
Diagnosis before parts
Don't start replacing parts until you know what's wrong.
Symptoms overlap. A loss of power doesn't automatically mean it needs a turbo. A warning light doesn't automatically tell you which component has failed. Guessing tends to cost more than finding out.
What customers tell us
Loss of powerSmokeWarning lightWhistling / noiseOil-pressure warningWon't startRunning badly
“It needs a turbo.” It needs diagnosing.
Step 01 →
Listen to the customer
Step 02 →
Look at the Ranger
Step 03 →
Diagnose the problem
Step 04 →
Explain what's needed
Step 05
Repair it
Ranger servicing
Keep on top of it while it’s working.
Whether your Ranger is used for work, towing or everyday driving, keeping on top of the right servicing matters. Give Phil the registration and mileage so we can establish which engine and service requirements apply.
Interim: engine oil, oil filter, vehicle check and brake-fluid check. Full: oil and filters (fuel and pollen where fitted), brake, tyre, light and fluid checks, coolant and screen-wash, general checks and greasing where applicable.
How is your Ranger used?Tell us when you book
Short local journeys
Stop-start town work
Long motorway journeys
Towing and heavy loads
Site and off-road work
Interim service from £200 + VAT · full service £300 + VAT. General prices — we’ll confirm the price for your Ranger.
Broken down? · Own recovery van
Ranger broken down?
If your Ranger has broken down, give Phil a call with the vehicle details and location. He can advise whether recovery is possible with our recovery van and what the next step should be. Local recovery is £60 + VAT where the vehicle is suitable; further afield is quoted individually.
01 →
Ranger breaks down
02 →Call Phil
03 →Recovery
04 →P Hampton Motors
05 →Diagnosis
06Repair
Fleets
Run Rangers and Transits?
If your business runs Rangers alongside Transits or other vans, talk to Phil about looking after them together — one local garage that knows the vehicles.
Ford Rangers
Ford Rangers
A few Ford Rangers to start with. We’ll add photos of Ranger work in the workshop as it comes through.
Phil’s advice
For the relevant wet-belt-equipped vehicles he works on, Phil’s preventative recommendation is to consider replacement at five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This is Phil’s workshop recommendation. The manufacturer’s schedule depends on the exact vehicle and engine, so send us your registration and mileage if you’re not sure what applies to yours.
Local
Ford Ranger servicing in Eastbourne.
We’re an independent garage at Friday Street Farm, working with tradespeople, local businesses and private Ranger owners in Eastbourne and the surrounding area.
Eastbourne · Polegate · Pevensey · Hailsham · Willingdon
Common questions
Ranger questions we get asked.
Do you service Ford Rangers?
Yes. Send us the registration and mileage so we can confirm the right service for your Ranger.
How much is a Ford Ranger service?
Our general prices are interim from £200 + VAT and full service £300 + VAT. We’ll confirm the price for your Ranger once we know the exact vehicle.
Do all Ford Rangers have a wet belt?
No. The 2.0 EcoBoost uses a wet belt; we understand the 3.0-litre uses a timing chain. Your registration tells us which you’ve got.
How much is Ranger wet-belt replacement?
£1,100 + VAT on the 2.0 EcoBoost. We’ll confirm the work and price for your Ranger first.
When should a Ranger wet belt be changed?
Phil’s workshop recommendation is five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The manufacturer’s schedule depends on the exact engine and model year.
Can you diagnose a Ranger warning light or loss of power?
Yes. Tell us what it’s doing and when it started; we diagnose first rather than guessing at parts.
Can you MOT my Ranger?
Yes. Class 4 MOT is £54.60 and Class 7 is £59.60, no VAT. Send the registration and we’ll confirm which applies.
Can you recover my Ranger if it breaks down?
Ring Phil with the vehicle details and location. He’ll tell you whether our recovery van can take it and what the next step is.
Can you work on a 3.0-litre Ranger?
Give us a ring with the registration and what you need, and Phil will tell you whether it’s work he can take on.
Next step
Need something doing on your Ranger?
Send Phil the registration, mileage and a few details about what you need. Whether it’s servicing, wet-belt work, an MOT or a problem you’re trying to get to the bottom of, that’s a good place to start.
Rather talk?
Oak Tree Lane, Eastbourne BN23 8BB