Ac compressor cycling
So now it's warmer, the AC is blowing cold, but the compressor is cycling on and off very frequently. Put a refill can in it, 10oz, and still the same. The gauge flucuates to ~45 off and 25 on. Do I...
View ArticleRemy rebuilt starter on 3.0L
I put a Delco rebuilt starter on my '93 Ranger w/3.0L (or had it put on due to one bolt I could not deal with—your know the one) in late 2005. It has held up the way I would expect a Delco product to...
View ArticleIs your car battery about to go bad?
Hey guys, This is my newest video that will show you how to test your car battery. I think this will help save a bunch of you guys from getting stranded one day from a bad battery! How to Test a Car...
View Articleskipping
My son's 2000 ranger 3.0 was getting water in the oil. After pulling the heads and timing cover, we discovered the water pump impeller was worn out and cut a hole in the timing cover. So we put it all...
View Articlerear axle and bearing clearance?
Can anyone tell me what the clearance is supposed to be between the axle and the bearing? How much is too loose? on 28 spline axles. Thanks James
View ArticleMuffler for 04 3.0
What is a good muffler / exhaust for the 3.0 that will not make it sound like a bumble bee lol!
View ArticleBattery Gauge not working properly
im getting a low reading on battery gauge tried changing battery same thing truck is running fine as far as i can tell just the gauge telling me my battery is dead any advice?
View Article2005 Ranger Random Wipers
While driving my wipers came on by themselves. When I shut off the truck with the wipers down, horizontal, and let it sit for a while it's fine. If I turn on the wipers they stay on until I shut off...
View Article97 2.3l lower heater hose
I traced a coolant leak to one of the coolant system hoses that have one end going to the firewall and the other....somewhere on the lower passenger side portion of the motor, right next to a larger...
View ArticleSOunds like old bedsprings up front
I have tried to read everything and figure this out, but there are no specific answers. What makes the front end sound like old bed springs on a 98 Ranger 4 cylinder with 175K? I just bought it and I...
View Articlesafety recall 09S09 speed control deactivation
Ive ignored this recall forever. but have some time on my hands to take the ranger in. but I only see f 150s and other models NOT ranger and I don't have cruise control either. do i need this????????
View ArticleKicker Sub
I recently bought a Kicker 10" Powered Subwoofer Enclosure PT250 BassStation for my 1997 Ranger. I hooked it all up, the polarity is correct, and when I turned on my stereo and all, it didn't really...
View ArticleA/C & RPM's - 2002 2.3 Ranger
Hey guys, My 2002 is having AC problems, now that it's warmer I want to get it working right. It did this last year too, but I just limped it on through since it was towards the end of the summer...
View ArticleNooby from Florida
Thought I would log in finally, after checking out the site and gaining so much info for working on my '97 Ranger over the last year or so. Thanks for that to all that have posted. Lil Ranger is my...
View ArticleFor Sale: custom shifter bezel {MI}
I came up with this one off shifter bezel setup for my Ranger and had a buddy machine it for me. Personally I think its slick as $hit and was very proud of it since it looked great in my interior. Well...
View ArticleStalling when put into gear then starts hard
I have a 98 ranger with the 4 cylinder that I just bought for 650 and put about 500 into to have a nice little truck that gets decent gas mileage. I replaced the brake lines front pads rotors and...
View ArticleAir Conn problem
Hi, I have a 2006, 2.5TD Ranger and am having problems with the air conn. When I press the airconn button the light is coming on, but no cold air. I've checked the gas pressure and its fine. the fuse...
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Shirft indictor repar
So I guess this is common the shift lever is in Park but indictor shows Reverse. After removing the plastic cover under the steering wheel, then the steel cover but very easy, I could see the little...
View ArticleStock rear blocks
I'm a long time lurker and first time poster. I've checked the stickey's and the guides but can't find what I'm looking for (although I'm sure someone will gracefully point out to me where I should...
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