New Member from Hampton Roads
Hello all, I've never been good with introductions so I'll just say what I need to say My name is Trevor, and I am from Hampton Roads, VA. I recently purchased my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge from my...
View ArticleBrakes - severe scoring on *one* rotor...
Hey... I've been investigating complaints from my son about some slight "pulsing" in the brakes in our 08 Ranger, which made me suspect the rotors. While I drove the truck myself and couldn't quite...
View ArticleWake up a 4.0 SOHC
Looking to add some horsepower to my 01 4.0 SOHC Ranger. I'm currently looking into a turbo kit and a boost cooler. The horsepower gains from this would be ideal, but I really don't want to get into...
View Articleblinkers not working
I have a 1994 ranger 2 wheel drive 4 cylinder 5 speed. My blinkers won't work. I have replaced both flashers, checked all fuses and replaced the blinker assembly. Still no blinkers. Hazards work fine....
View ArticleLost the 02 sensor wiring harness connector
kind of a dumb question, but here goes. After putting the trans back in, and rehanging the exhaust, I was able to locate the connectors out of the main wiring harness to plug in the driver's side front...
View ArticleClutch dead twice in one year?
I have a 93 ranger xlt. Very basic but gets between 18 and 33mpg depending on summer or winter. I owe it to the clutch and transmission gearing. In January, I had put on 11,000 miles and the clutch...
View Article02 sohc with random no-run condition
This is my first post here so I'd like to say hello everyone. I haven't really done any of my own work on this truck until the past year or so. I can't afford to pay mechanics to work on it anymore and...
View ArticleNew Member from KC
Hey guys my name is Alex. I have an 02 ranger xlt 4.0 all stock with some non-OEM replacement parts. I never really did any work on cars until about a year ago when I realized I didn't have the money...
View Articleidea/question on mirros
I'm wanting to convert all my mirrors to the blue tinted kind like bmw, mercedes and all the other high dollar manufactures. question is, anyone know where replacement mirrors of that kind are found...
View Article'02 XLT lost it's mind...
After rebuilding the 5R55E transmission, things went goofy..removed the trans last monday night..and not having a "starter button" and the of course, removal of starter,for the trans r&r..the...
View ArticleChecking Interest: Superlift knuckles
Any interest in new superlift knuckles in the box and t-bar drop brackets. Also have stock size bilstein shocks fullset
View ArticleWhat is the holy grale of any pre 2011 Ford Rangers?
I was wondering what other people thought was the best year and model Ford Ranger ever made? I have a black 2008 XLT 4x4 and love it but to me a red 2006 FX4 Level II would be the holy grale of Ford...
View ArticleIf Ford brings back the Ranger what stays and what must go?
I wanted to know other peoples opinion about a new Ford Ranger. To me if Ford would bring back the Ranger the body style would have to remain the same. They would have to also bring back the FX4 Level...
View ArticleRanger outside door handle won't open door - Fixed
Howdy, I just fixed my passenger side door on my 2002 ranger 4 door XLT. The door handle would only lift up and would not open the door even when the door was unlocked. I could open the door from the...
View ArticleHelp with Lifting
I have a 2002 ford ranger FX4 4.0, i have a set of 15inch rims with 33's that just barely fit with torsion bars cranked. I have nice set of 17s with smaller tires but i would like to get 35's on my 17s...
View Article96 Ranger w/ 2.3 needs more power! Engine rebuild or swap?
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger XLT with a 2.3 4 cyl (8 wires and plugs) with a standard 5 spd. It's a dog with no power. Anyone know if milling the heads will give it more power or know of other ways to...
View ArticleTransmission issues, 20 DTCs, help!
Hey guys, Had an issue with my truck today. 2006 Ranger, FX4, automatic, 112xxx kms. I was pulling a (small) trailer today, no issues until I parked and came back 2-3 hours later. Engine light on and...
View Articleshocks for frs36 leaf springs
Skyjacker fr36s leafs are kinda bouncy with the superlift shocks. Whats everyone running for shocks I back?
View ArticleFront suspension squeak
In the last month or so I have developed a squeak in the front suspension which seems to be getting worse and which I suspect is due to a lower ball joint. I was trying to decide whether to go with...
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