Want to Buy: LOTS of things-WI
First off.... just wanted to say hello. New forum member here but definetely not new to the car and truck world. 2000 XLT, 2.5 5spd. Manual windows. Manual mirrors. Manual locks Ive dubbed this beast...
View Article1998 brake problems
I just replace both front calipers and pads, master cylinder, and front brake lines on my 1998 Ranger (rear lines were already done). I bench bled the master cylinder before installing, bled the...
View ArticleNewbie
New here but not new to forums. Name is Josh and I live up in the Pacific Northwest. The Ranger is a 1988 XLT 2.3L 5 speed. I bought it for my daughters first car and currently use it as my daily...
View Article1988 Ranger Died Won't start
The truck is a 1988 with the 2.3L and a 5 speed. Driving to work last week it died and wouldn't restart. Here is what I have done so far. Spark is good, checked it and also it will run on starting...
View Article1983 Ranger!!
Hello, I'm now the proud owner of a 83 Ranger 4x4 with the 2.3l i4 engine. The body is great but the engine is toast. What's a common swap people do? What engines will work? I also own a 99 Ranger that...
View ArticleRanger Forum Newbie, VSC Install?
Not quite a rookie when it comes to technical forums, typically drive a few E250 cargo vans for work, owned by me. And I hope this is the right forum for my question? Have a neighbor who'd like to add...
View ArticleSeatbelt pretensioner help
Hey guys, newb here. I`m the new owner of a 2001 Xlt. It needed a lot of small things when I first got it but I`m down to new tires and fixing the stupid airbag light. The previous owner swapped a set...
View Article04' ranger xl no dashlights,no passenger low beam
hey yall. just bought this truck. changed the #1 fuse, turn lights on and pops everytime. does have aftermarket stereo. put new headlight bulb in driver side, low beam doesn't work. any ideas
View Articlemy 05 Ford Ranger 4.0
I bought my 05 Ranger 4.0 xl 2 wheel drive long bed in 2010 it's a basic work truck, and paid it off in 2012 it came from Louisiana it was a Brinks home security installation truck well maintained and...
View Article2000 ford ranger rough take off/idle
So i'm new to this forum and bare with me because this has probably been answered but I am in need of some specifics. I have a 2000 ford ranger 4.0l 4x4 with 91k miles(really low) just bought it about...
View Articlegeneral grabber at2 stubble
anyone using these? I have a 2004 ranger with 3.0 w/5spd. I live in Alabama so we have a lot of back roads and I bought this truck to run around to job sites instead of driving my 2 diesels. the tires...
View ArticleNeed a idea on why my transmission does this?
Okay any other time when not wot it shift perfect but if I gun it and keep it wot after I pass 60mph it almost stalls there for a couple seconds then shifts or I have slightly let of the throttle is...
View Articlenew to RF
Hi there! bought an 81 ranger club cab we call "Janis" that has a "mysterious" V8 in it. I only say this because when I bought it I stopped to pick up plugs and stuff to give it a little tlc. I've yet...
View Articlemystery motor
Hi y'all, I've got an 81 ranger with a mystery V8 in it. yeah I know and I only picked it up for 700 bucks. sweet yeah? got a question. I'm pretty sure its the water pump but I want to be sure. Over...
View ArticleNew to forum
Hello everyone, I have a '99 ext cab stepside that I bought new, still looks good though I don't have any pics to post yet. Recently added a center console and some power leather seats out of an Eddie...
View ArticleeBay / CL Find: HELLA 009094181 Rallye 4000 Series 12V/55W Compact Black...
I came across this website while I was looking for some Rallye 4000 compacts. Thought I'd share. Also, you get 10% if you enter the code THANKYOU10 at checkout. Pretty sweet deal for Rallye 4000...
View ArticleSuspeion Clunking/Banging
Hello Ranger users, I have been having slight issues with the truck lately. The last 3 months I have noticed a clunking and banging from under my feet while going over uneven ground. The top and lower...
View Article'98 2.5L Overheating
My 98 Ranger with 160k miles on it started overheating a few days ago. It was a hot day and I had been running the A/C. When I noticed the engine temp rising I switched to hot air for emergency relief...
View ArticleWant to Buy: SkyJacker FR36S Leafs
Looking to buy a pair of SkyJacker FR36S Rear Leafs. PM me.
View ArticleFuel Injector Circuit Wire Location???
Hi, I'm installing a LP conversion on my 2011 4.0 Ranger and I need to tap into the Fuel Injection Circuit to cut off the fuel injectors when running LP. Can anyone please tell me what color the...
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