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#16 of 24 by clintonjohn

Jul 27, 2002 (9:43 am)

I've got a 2000 Ranger with the 4 cylinder 5 speed manual now with about 34000 miles. I started out getting really lousy mileage-about 18-21 mpg highway, which the dealer said is within acceptable limits. Over time, it got a little better-about 22-23mpg. I was very disappointed, especially in light of the fact that the window sticker said I should be getting 24-28mpg. I put in a K&N air filter and mileage did go up a few mpg, which was nice. Really don't like the dual plug design-half the plugs are almost impossible to get to. If I had to do it over, I'd probably go with a Toyota.

#17 of 24 2002 2.3 Mileage Update by farmall

Aug 22, 2002 (5:37 am)

Now have 6010 miles on it (2.3L w/5spd) and am getting 24.9 MPG (did a bit of hauling over the last 2 tanks which brought the average under 25MPG...)
Good pep (especially highway speeds) and not too bad with a load considering its a 4 cyl.
FYI: Used Castrol GTX 5-20 since 3000 miles (first and second oil change) and noticed just a bit of engine knock that wasn't there with the OE oil... Will probably change brands at 12,000 mi. (after I use the remaining 4 quarts).

#18 of 24 94 Mileage by sloan4

Sep 24, 2002 (10:52 pm)

My 94 2.3 5spd RegCab 111k miles gets 28 Highway, 27 if the air is on. New plugs/wires at 85k. I drove it for a tank keeping it at 55mph to see what it could do and got 30 out of it.
 
If I throw the 17' Sailboat behind it I drop to about 22.

#19 of 24 2002 2.3 Mileage Update by farmall

Oct 01, 2002 (5:45 am)

Getting 25.2 MPG overall (9050 miles/357 gallons). Mostly highway miles 65-70MPH with a passenger and always with AC running (either to cool or to defog). Have done a fair bit of heavy hauling (for a ranger) after work and on weekends: 1000-1500 pound, 5 mile trips of concrete/blacktop debris and gravel seldom out of 3rd gear. Third oil change. Last of the Castrol GTX 5-20. Still getting the occasional "tick". Am going to go with a different oil to test the theory that the tick goes away when not using Castrol...

#20 of 24 2003 Ranger 2.3 by fedforester

Oct 25, 2002 (7:14 pm)

Picked up my new 2003 ranger 2.3 2-wheel drive about a week ago. Don't even see a screw out of place. Milage so far is around 30 mpg in mixed driving. Looks good.
 
Has as much power as the 91 3 liter I traded for it (at 267,000 miles), I think partly because vehicle weight is much less.

#21 of 24 2003 Ranger by fedforester

Oct 26, 2002 (9:13 am)

Incidentally if your 2.3 feels like it has a "sticky throttle" on idle, making take offs or acceleration from idle jerky, the fix is very simple---there is a curb idle screw on the throttle body assembly (just below the spring and its hammer) which needs to be set up till the throttle is just cracked open a hair. End of stickiness.

#22 of 24 new Ranger 2.3 engine by chip37

Nov 01, 2002 (4:56 pm)

Have the 2002 Ranger w/4cyl 2.3 w/stick.Now with 5500 miles.Gas mileage about 28 hiway.This is a FANTASTIC engine.Talk about peppy,heck its powerful.Granted I'm mostly running around with the(short)bed empty.Quiet at idle,smooth as butter goin' thru the gears.I only peak at 4,000 rpm.Savin'gas in 5th at 1,800 a/50-70mph.I love this truck! Cost $12,160.And the Harvest Gold paint job is A-1! chipdayton12hotmail.com

#23 of 24 ranger 2.3 4cyl 4 SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE by dangeranger

Nov 01, 2002 (5:55 pm)

i have a 97 ranger 2.3 with 213,000 miles yes your reading right i bought 1 1/2 years ago when i was still selling cars{ford}its an xlt flareside with most options for the drivetrain
ive am very satisfied it has made 5 trips from va to ohio in the last 6months alone{more than 600 miles each way}and i get between 23-26 miles per
my 2.3 has 2 plugs per cylinder its still purring
it had a clutch at 175k im currently looking at buying either an identicle truck with either a 4.0 or 3.0 IM LEANING TOWARD THE 4.0 BECAUSE
THE PRICE DIFFERENCE FOR MY CONFIGUREMENT IS ONLY 6-700 DOLLARS{MSRP}IF YOU CAN FIND 02 THE REBATE IS NOW $$$3500$$$ PLUS USUALLY BY THIS TIME THEY WANT RID OF THE OLD STOCK AND YOU GET AT OR BELOW INVOICE SO ITS POSSIBLE TO SAVE 5000-5500
NOT BAD!!!!

#24 of 24 Just bought one by dc1stford

Dec 09, 2002 (7:46 pm)

HI folks!
 
I just bought a 98 Ranger reg cab, stepside with 37,000 miles. Paid $3900 (at auction, I thik it was a lease vehicle) and it seems to be in perfect shape inside, outside, and mechanically. Dealer says (via vin #) that it has the Mazda transmission. No recalls or anything in warranty repair in the last six months. Anything I should look out for as far as problems?

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