New member, second Ranger
My first was a '98 Mazda B2500. Loved that truck, got it up to 350,000 miles (it had 170k when I bought it), but I let it go after an accident. I missed it, and got another quite recently, a '97...
View ArticleFuel Filter change
Hey guys, Quick question. I need to change the fuel filter in my truck but it is currently not starting. It will turn over and over but not fire (this is one of our guesses as to the problem). How can...
View ArticleNeed help with a 1998 ranger and possible clutch issue
I have a 1998 Ford Ranger with 4 wheel drive and a manual 5 speed transmission. August of 2014 I had a throw out bearing go out and I took it to a local shop to have the throw out bearing replaced...
View Articlenew to ranger forum
Just bought a 2011 Sport Ranger and really appreciate the Ranger Forum. What a great idea ! Have restored many cars over the years even professionally. Been driving and restoring Volvo 240's for over...
View ArticleBracket will not come off
In process of repairing my water elbow that goes into the thermostat housing so have to remove the bracket that holds the A/C Compressor and power steering. Accord to schematic there are only 4 blots...
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Wanting to change the factory steering wheel to an aftermarket steering wheel. They don't make a hub adapter for the Rangers because of the airbag. Does anybody have any idea what other hub adapter may...
View Article92 2.3 ranger misfires and bucks at high RPM
First post on these forums. But i have a 92 ranger 5 speed with the big amd bad 2.3. I bought it a few months ago off a family friend. Its 2wd with 64k on it. It has been sitting for about 10 plus...
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For Sale: Weller 15w led solder irons (ky)
I just ran up on a pretty good deal on some of these nifty solder irons & I grabbed a few extras. Weller 15w for light duty, not recommended for trying to solder 8ga power wire but great for...
View Articlelooking for a 1983 2.3 engine block
im looking for an engine block for a 1983 ford ranger 2.3. cash in hand let me know
View ArticleHow to Flush your Heater Core (safely)
Hey guys, It is that time of year again when we need heat in our trucks so here is how to flush out your heater core using a hose in a safe manner to reduce any chance of damaging your heater core. I...
View ArticleStabilitrak lift
2011 4.0 2wd Sport. trying to buy a spindle lift off ebay. And it says not useable for "stabilitrak models" I know mine has it. My question is what is causing them to say it will not work? Is there a...
View ArticleFuel gage warning light stuck on.
And the fuel gage reads normal, it goes up when filled, and goes down with use. The warning light stays on 100%. The Light has a foil path to the Anti Slosh Module. Is this part available from ford, or...
View ArticleSwap help
So I got a 97 ranger as a gift it has no tranny at the moment was a 4 banger 5speed wanna do a v8 5speed swap but can't find the easiest motor to do. I want as little wiring as possible and want it to...
View Articleheater working but not well
hi new to this site and am hoping for info about the heater in a 2008 ranger. My blower works but the heat that is put out is probably only half of the strength I should be getting Does anybody knows...
View ArticleSuperlift TruSpeed Speed Sensor Recalibrator
I am having a difficult time finding anyone with real life experience with this item so I am posting here in hopes of finding someone that has used or is familiar with the Superlift TruSpeed Speed...
View ArticleElectric Woes
My dad has a 1990 Ford Ranger. The dash lights was the first thing to go out, along with the lights behin the temperature controls. Next was the dome light. And finally the aftermarket radio. The...
View Articlehigh pitched chirp
hey i have a 1999 ford ranger 3.0. just recently a chirping sound started coming from my engine. i replaced the fan clutch, the idler pulley, tensioner pulley, and belt. and the chirp still comes back....
View ArticleExhaust
Looking for good exhaust at a good price. I don't want it to sound like a little ricer Honda or anything. Looking for something more efficient and looks nice but isn't annoyingly loud. Any advice is...
View ArticleMudguard Confusion
I noticed that many of the newer Rangers don't have rear mud flaps, but some type of spat instead. Do they come off and is there a part number on them? I really like them and would love them on the...
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