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#508 of 1143 I read a short story about Ford by scape2

Jun 07, 2001 (12:28 pm)

not moving ahead on some models and putting them into production. The new 2003 Ranger will be delayed up to 3 years!!. Basically Ford plans on just doing tweaks to the present Ranger and not adding any new engines other than the 2.3 to replace the 2.5 4cyl. Bummer, I red the new Ranger was supposed to be about the size of a Dakota, and possibly have a diesel engine available and the engine compartment was large enough for a small V8....

#509 of 1143 Pushrod 4.0 by jwmitch94

Jun 07, 2001 (3:40 pm)

Is the old 4.0 a good engine? I have considered buying a new 2000 with the old 4 liter engine. They have one left and are giving me an incredible deal to get it off their lot. I have heard some bad things about this engine in favor of the new SOHC 4.0, but I will save about $3,000. I am not to concerned about the difference in power, I am concerned about problems or longivety.

Thanks

#510 of 1143 Ranger's Defective Paint by derekshawn

Jun 07, 2001 (4:59 pm)

Just a word of warning for all you Ranger owners out there. I had an unknown substance drip all over the paint (probably tree sap) of my 2000 Ranger and I washed it off within a week. But it was too late and the paint had cracked everywhere the substance had been sitting. It is currently in the body shop getting a complete new paint job at no cost because of warranty and I was told this was nothing new to the body shop manager. Hopefully the new paint will be a little more durable. Other than that, I love my Ranger, 19k miles and not one problem to report.

#511 of 1143 vince8 by midnight_stang

Jun 08, 2001 (5:17 am)

I've read stories on older Rangers getting a 429 or 460 with only have to relocate the transmission crossmember and flanging out the lower firewall opening. I think it was pre-97, but looks like plenty of room in there for a 5.0 or 351 easy... But maybe it's the newer ones you're referring to...

#512 of 1143 Door Ajar by jfowlerjr

Jun 09, 2001 (2:18 pm)

I've had my truck for 2 weeks now and I must say that I love this truck. The new 4.0 liter engine is wonderful, I've averaged 19mpg so far with 2 fillups. I have had two minor problems with the truck though.

1)The hood wasn't centered when I bought the truck and had to be reset.

2)I keep getting the stupid door ajar light and buzzer going every time I go over a bump in the road. Has anybody else had this minor problem and how did you fix it.

James

#513 of 1143 2002 Ranger by msalopek

Jun 09, 2001 (6:43 pm)

Has anyone got info on the 2002 Ranger.
Specifically any changes to the interior of
a 2wd XLT Super Cab.

#514 of 1143 4.0 V6: Noisy, but Reliable by frey4

Jun 09, 2001 (8:27 pm)

the pushrod v6 4 liter is a fairly primitive design, and uses fuel, but i know a number of these engines that have gone 200K without rebuilding. they are notorious for sounding like "ball bearings rattling around in a coffee can". the engine is noisy, especially when cold. i have a 2000 Ranger with the 4.0 pushrod. it is great with the 5 speed auto tranny because it has a huge amount of torque. i love the drivetrain, but hate the "shakes" i have inmy truck. it vibrates to beat hell, and i can't seem to find out why. i am considering trading it in for either a toyota tundra or a Chevy 1500 series. i am pretty much done with little vibrating toy trucks.

#515 of 1143 PG and P Spark Plugs by mac74

Jun 10, 2001 (11:13 am)

I just bought a used 98 Ranger ext. cab with the 3.0 engine and 4 speed automatic trans. I was changing the spark plugs and noticed that the three on one side are marked PG and the three on the other side are marked P. The owners manual says this is important. However I bought new Motorcraft plugs and there was nothing about this on the computer at the auto parts store. Is this just something Ford does at the factory to meet emission standards or something, or should I get new plugs marked in this manner?

Also, what is this K&M air filter that has been mentioned alot on this board. Is K&M the manufacturer? Who carries this brand? I have access to Pep Boys and Auto Zone stores in my part of the country.

Thanks

#516 of 1143 airfilter by midnight_stang

Jun 10, 2001 (2:58 pm)

It's K&N, not K&M. Should be in either store you mentioned.

#517 of 1143 Changing plugs? by scape2

Jun 10, 2001 (7:11 pm)

Why? These are platnum tipped plugs and should last at least 75K, Ford recommends 100K but I would change them no later than 75K.

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