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Re: What Spark Plugs Do You Use? [mharnisch]
by bolivar
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Oct 08, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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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?
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04 xtended cab ranger w/4.0 v6 2wd
by life_is2
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Oct 10, 2009 (8:25 am)
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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'
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Re: What Spark Plugs Do You Use? [mharnisch]
by blk4x4
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Oct 10, 2009 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: mharnisch (Oct 08, 2009 7:07 am)
use autolite double platinum and also use anti-seize
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2002 Ford Ranger 4X4 Brake Noise Front Driver Side
by kmazzotta
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Oct 16, 2009 (6:55 am)
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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?
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Re: 2002 Ford Ranger 4X4 Brake Noise Front Driver Side [kmazzotta]
by blk4x4
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Oct 16, 2009 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: kmazzotta (Oct 16, 2009 6:55 am)
if the brake noise goes away when you apply the brakes it sounds like you might need to add a shim or 2 between the pads and calipers and i would also bleed the system too. most new pads come with extra shims if needed but i,m sure you could get just them too. also quit wasting you money at a over priced dealership all your money goes toward advertising, try a local a small local shop if you need help. good luck
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Re: 04 xtended cab ranger w/4.0 v6 2wd [life_is2]
by blk4x4
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Oct 16, 2009 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: life_is2 (Oct 10, 2009 8:25 am)
it sounds like you have a busted cord in one of your tires ,they will balance out fine on a machine, but when they are on the road there will be a lump and the tire will hop, run your hand along the tread and fell for a lump. or you could put on your spare on one tire at a time til it goes away and you will find the bad one, good luck
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Re: 2004 RANGER XLT SUPERCAB (4.0 W/AUTO) [life_is2]
by blk4x4
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Oct 16, 2009 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: life_is2 (Aug 15, 2009 11:17 am)
it sounds like you have a busted cord in one of your tires ,they will balance out fine on a machine, but when they are on the road there will be a lump and the tire will hop, run your hand along the tread and fell for a lump. or you could put on your spare on one tire at a time til it goes away and you will find the bad one, good luck
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Re: 04 xtended cab ranger w/4.0 v6 2wd [blk4x4]
by life_is2
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Oct 17, 2009 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: blk4x4 (Oct 16, 2009 9:26 am)
i just put new tires on it and it was doing the same with the old tires so i don't think it would be the tires but you never know. just curious if shocks can start to go bad and bounce from time to time or do they just go bad. also can a u-joiunt cause vibrations even if there is no play in the drift shaft at the rear end. everything seems to be tight.
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Re: 04 xtended cab ranger w/4.0 v6 2wd [life_is2]
by blk4x4
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Oct 17, 2009 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: life_is2 (Oct 17, 2009 7:59 am)
when a shock wears out they will let the truck just bounce up and down when you push on it or hit a bump driving, if you are going to replace them anyway go ahead and see what happens, try jacking up the rear axle and setting it down on jack stands with the tires off the ground and put it in gear as if driving and see if you can make it vibrate, if so then its not a shock or bad tire but it could be a unproperly balanced tire i always have the use stick on weights by the way, or you have a bad u joint or posably you lost a weight off the drive shaft
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