Please please at least check the ball joints. Most other stuff is not THAT catastrophic, but a ball joint failing at the wrong time can lead to a wreck and even death. Do not just assume here- take a look.

Not to condescend or anything- just trying to encourage safety here...

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2002 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab, 2.3L Duratec I4, 5-speed manual, 4.10 gears, ~100,000 miles
Power nothing with air conditioning; crank windows for life!
Throttle cable mod, retained accessory power mod, 2006 thermostat w/resistor mod
Headlight relay harness, Philips xtreme-vision bulbs
P235/75R15 Michelin LTX M/S2s