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#3 of 2831 ford ranger problems by saari Feb 12, 2001 (2:19 pm)
I have a 2001 ranger xlt extended cab,4x4.4.o, 5 speed auto,16inch tires, with 4.10 axel. I have only a minor problem, the gas gauge doesn`t read correctly. It drops like a rock! When it says 1/2 full it only take 6 gal., Empty, 12 gal. Thats 6.5 gal. still in tank! My gas mileage on trip was 18.5 during the first 1000 miles. I hope it wil get a bit better after break-in. Replies to this message: huskerozzy (Jun 26, 2005 6:27 pm) gavlik711 (Mar 17, 2006 7:41 am)
#4 of 2831 gas guage by valance Feb 13, 2001 (3:12 pm)
I have the same setup, with the same problem. After 2500 miles, I'm getting 18.0 hwy. Thinking about a tonneau cover. Will it help?
#5 of 2831 Anti-theft system causing ignition failure by joek10 Feb 14, 2001 (8:45 am)
The anti-theft system on the ignition of my 2001 Ford Ranger intermittently fails. Other electrical systems are operating (lights, radio) but engine won't crank. The 800# Ford reps say they get frequent calls about this. I had to stay at a motel when travelling because of this failure and the motel clerk said I was the fourth new Ford owner in three months to stay there for that reason. Unfortunately, none of remedies the 800# reps gave me to reset the computer worked. Any ideas how to prevent or solve the problem? Replies to this message: huskerozzy (Jun 26, 2005 6:23 pm)
#6 of 2831 Gas Guage and Mileage by joek10 Feb 14, 2001 (8:48 am)
I have a 2001 Ranger 4X4 extended cab 4.0L with shell. I have the same problem with the gas guage. I have 7000 miles on it and have yet to get over 16mpg on the highway with cruise control set and get about 12-13mpg in the city. Premium gas only raised it about 1mpg. Replies to this message: c908 (Jun 30, 2006 3:31 am) mpwbw (Jun 30, 2006 7:22 am)
#7 of 2831 99 ranger 3.0 with auto by gaston3 Feb 14, 2001 (2:04 pm)
I was looking at a 99 ranger 4x4 with the 3.0 engine and the auto 4 spd trans. When test driving I noticed that when I slowed down to a crawl I could feel a thunk in the drive line some where, then when I took off from a stand still I felt another thunk. Is this normal for a ford? I am not used to fords so I am wondering if this one is about to have a problem. It had 31k miles on it.   Thanks! Replies to this message: mwalker06 (Dec 16, 2004 8:59 am) redsoxfan5 (Dec 23, 2005 1:45 am)
#8 of 2831 99 Ranger 3.0 4X4 by jeffreymn Feb 14, 2001 (7:29 pm)
I just turned in my vehicle from a 2 year lease. The truck never had any problems but I never had any confidence in it for some reason--it just didn't seem very solid I guess.   There was alot of slack in the drive train. It did feel like the ujoints were starting to go. The only other problem was odd front tire wear. Replies to this message: abell2 (May 29, 2007 8:19 am)
#9 of 2831 RE: post #7 on driveline thump by hciaffa Feb 16, 2001 (9:46 am)
Gaston3....If you purchase this Ranger tell the dealer to correct the problem. Seems to be a common problem with the Rangers. It happened to my 98. If you go to Alldata.com and review the TSBs its listed there. (#11)TSB #99-13-4 thumping and bumping felt on acceleration(and it happens when you come to a stop) they replaced my drive shaft. I hope this helps. Replies to this message: scada (Jun 07, 2006 4:54 am)
#10 of 2831 driveline slop by frey4 Feb 17, 2001 (10:05 am)
my 2000 ranger has a significant amount of driveline lash at takeoff: a gentle but obvious mild "tug" in the front, then the back, as the gears mate and take the slop out of the system...i'd say normal in almost any 4X4. i wouldn't worry about it. you have a lot of gear teeth mating in that driveline; even a little clearance will result in some lash.
#11 of 2831 Probably should not say this again, but by kit1404 Feb 17, 2001 (8:17 pm)
I had a 1998 Ranger 4X4 with 4.0, 5-speed auto that was the only Ford I have ever owned that was a lemon. The engine was bad - rebuilt by a dealer I trusted - engine still bad again. My point here is I have a 1999 F-150 4X4 with 5.4 and all the good stuff including big tires/off-road package. This truck gets within 3 mpg of the Ranger all the time and has all the power in the world, not to speak of so much more comfort. OK, it costs about $5,000 more in real dollars - XLT Ranger fully loaded vs. XLT F-150 fully loaded. No way do these trucks even begin to compare for that difference - the F-150 is truly twice the truck. Check out the Ford rebates - at least in our southwestern area - the F-150 is the only one WITHOUT a rebate. There is a reason why it is so popular - it my be the best truck and value compromise out there. Just hope Ford keeps up the good develpment dollars with the F-150 - the Ranger sure could use some too. Replies to this message: huntnreid (May 14, 2005 10:40 am)

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