1977–1979 FORD RANCHERO

5.0L V8•RWD•gas•302

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,897 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,579/yr · 130¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

561 jobs across 18 categories

body (42)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (66)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 42

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 66

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

Units

139 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

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33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1977-1979

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

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📝 Final generation, based on LTD II platform. Slightly larger dimensions than predecessor. No rear wiper.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Final generation, based on LTD II platform. Slightly larger dimensions than predecessor. No rear wiper.

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

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16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1977–1979 Ford Ranchero 5.0L V8 and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.

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