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#2800 of 2831 Re: stalls when put in gear [cj091184] by tater4 Sep 11, 2009 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: cj091184 (Apr 13, 2005 11:47 pm) AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS WHAT IS CALLED A LOCK-UP CONVERTER AND WHEN IT STAYS IN THE LOCKED MODE IT IS THE SAME AS TRYING TO STOP A STANDARD WITHOUT PUSHING THE CLUTCH IN.... IT STALLS OUT. YOU CAN REPAIR IT OR UNPLUG IT.... THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN UNPLUGGED BUT IT WILL RUN AND STOP JUST FINE.
#2801 of 2831 Valve noise? by 1slick1 Oct 03, 2009 (4:21 am)
Hey everyone. I am driving a 2000 Ranger with a 2.5L 4 cylinder. Lots of valve clatter in the lower range of 2nd and 3rd gears. Any suggestions on what to do without an expensive repair job?
#2802 of 2831 '98 ranger starts and dies by kkrase Oct 06, 2009 (6:50 am)
i have '98 4.0. while driving lost acceleration and then died. had it towed home. have changed fuel filter, alternator, crankshaft timing sensor. it will run for about 1.5 secs and die. yesterday black smoke came out exhaust. any suggestions? Replies to this message: burnselk (Oct 06, 2009 8:50 am)
#2803 of 2831 Re: '98 ranger starts and dies [kkrase] by burnselk Oct 06, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: kkrase (Oct 06, 2009 6:50 am) A friend told me it has to do with a computer chip that runs your entire fuel and ignition system. You'll have to ask a qualified ford mechanic about this computer chip.
#2804 of 2831 What Spark Plugs Do You Use? by mharnisch Oct 08, 2009 (7:07 am)
I will soon be changing the plugs in my '99 Ranger with 3.0 Flex Fuel engine. I am curious as to what brand and type of plug other Ranger owners are using and why. Also, someone told me to use antisieze on the threads. My Haynes manual doesn't mention this. Should I or shouldn't I? Replies to this message: bolivar (Oct 08, 2009 6:04 pm) blk4x4 (Oct 10, 2009 11:03 am)
#2805 of 2831 Re: What Spark Plugs Do You Use? [mharnisch] by bolivar Oct 08, 2009 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: mharnisch (Oct 08, 2009 7:07 am) What would be wrong with using the same ones that Ford put in the truck? This should be found on a sticker under the hood, or in your owner's manual.   I've never used anti-seize. Are you going to be changing them again when needed in 50/75/100,000 miles?
#2807 of 2831 04 xtended cab ranger w/4.0 v6 2wd by life_is2 Oct 10, 2009 (8:25 am)
I HAVE A VERY BAD VIBRATION NOW BEGINNING TO SHOW UP AS LOW AS 45 MPG AND UP. I HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED A BAD DRIVERS SIDE BALL JOINT AND DID NOTHING TO HELP. (EVEN THOUGH IT WAS BAD) IT SEEMS TO TAKE PLACE MORE SO ON THE FREEWAY ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM BEGIND A BIG TRUCK OR COASTING DOWN A HILL. IT FEELS LIKE A SHOCK HOPPING UP AND DOWN. BUT PUSHING UP AND DOWN ON THE TRUCK THEY SEEM TO BE FINE. I DO HAVE A ONE PIECE DRIVE SHAFT SO I DON'T THINK IT IS THAT. THE U JOINTS HAVE NO PLAY AT ALL BUT I HAVE NOT TAKEN THEM OUT TO INSPECT THOROUGHLY. CAN SOME ONE GIVE ME ANY ADVICE ON WHAT ELSE I COULD CHECK AND IF THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 04 FORD RANGERS' Replies to this message: blk4x4 (Oct 16, 2009 9:26 am) life_is2 (Oct 17, 2009 7:59 am) blk4x4 (Oct 17, 2009 9:07 am) and 1 more...
#2808 of 2831 Re: What Spark Plugs Do You Use? [mharnisch] by blk4x4 Oct 10, 2009 (11:03 am)
Replying to: mharnisch (Oct 08, 2009 7:07 am) use autolite double platinum and also use anti-seize
#2809 of 2831 2002 Ford Ranger 4X4 Brake Noise Front Driver Side by kmazzotta Oct 16, 2009 (6:55 am)
Replying to: berryr62166 (Mar 07, 2009 3:10 pm) My truck's driver side brakes have been making a noise "on and off" for three years. I only use the truck for recreational purposes. In 2007 I was in an accident with my truck, slammed into on the front fender driver side, so initally I thought the noise had to do with the repairs. Returning it to the repair shop, they checked it out, greased the caliper bolt and the noise went away for awhile. Because I don't drive the truck that much, when the noise returned I took it to our local Ford garage where they replaced the excluder seals. Again the noise went away for awhile, but when it "came back", I took it to Ford and they replaced the front pads and turned the rotors. When again the noise came back, I took it in once more. The tech disassembled the brakes, lubricated the slides and backing plates. They say everything looks good, no damage or abnormal wear. The next week the noise was back again big time. I'm taking it back in to the repair shop but seriously, am I just stuck with a noisey brake? When the brake is applied, the noise goes away. My daughter offered a suggestion because she had a noisey brake on her VW Passad. She said it was a brake pad spring. Because the brake pad was replaced by Ford, I would think that problem could be eliminated. Anyone have a suggestion? Replies to this message: blk4x4 (Oct 16, 2009 9:21 am)

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