Parts for your 2007 Ford Ranger-Coil springs

2007 Ford Ranger coil springs — are they actually on this ute?

For Australia and New Zealand–delivered 2007 Ford Ranger (PJ series), coil springs aren’t fitted from factory. Technical sources including the Ford Australia PJ/PK Ranger Workshop Manual (2006–2011, Sections 204-01 and 204-02) and Gregory’s/MAX Ellery service manuals for PJ/PK Ranger and Mazda BT-50 confirm the front uses an independent double wishbone setup with torsion bars, while the rear rides on leaf springs. Coil springs only arrived on the later T6/PX Ranger (from 2011) as a coil-over strut front end.

Why no coil springs on the 2007 model? In this generation, Ford prioritised durability, ground clearance and payload. Torsion bars up front allowed a sturdy, height-adjustable spring medium that packages well with a ladder-frame chassis, and leaf springs down back handle towing and tray loads with ease. That combination was a proven recipe for ute work in the mid-2000s.

What to service instead of coil springs on a 2007 Ranger:

• Front torsion bars: inspect for corrosion, cracks, and condition of the anchors and adjuster bolts, set ride height to spec after any front-end work.
• Front control arm bushes and ball joints: check for play, split boots and uneven tyre wear.
• Front shocks and bump stops: replace tired dampers to restore ride and braking stability.
• Stabiliser (sway bar) links and bushes: listen for knocks and check bush crush.
• Rear leaf packs, shackles, bushes and U-bolts: look for sag, cracked leaves and perished bushes, re-torque U-bolts after suspension work.

Common symptoms that mimic “coil spring issues” on this model include nose-down stance (ride height out of spec due to torsion bar adjustment), front-end clunks (worn control arm bushes/ball joints), and tail sag under load (tired leaf packs). A proper inspection and ride-height measurement will point a technician in the right direction faster than hunting for non-existent coils.

Note: Some North American 2WD Rangers around 2007 used front coil springs, but that layout doesn’t apply to the AU/NZ PJ Ranger. If the vehicle is an import, confirm by visual check or via the VIN and a workshop manual lookup.

• Does a 2007 Ford Ranger have coil springs?
  For AU/NZ PJ models, no. The front uses torsion bars with double wishbones and the rear is leaf-sprung. That’s documented in the Ford PJ/PK Ranger Workshop Manual and mainstream repair manuals.
• What should be replaced instead of coil springs when the front feels sloppy?
  Start with front shocks, control arm bushes and ball joints, sway bar links/bushes, and confirm torsion bar ride height. These parts typically restore steering feel and stability.
• Can a 2007 Ranger be converted to front coil springs?
  It’s a custom job requiring engineered components and certification (LVV in NZ, state-based engineer approval in AU). Not common, and usually more cost and complexity than it’s worth for a daily or work ute.