SMB2500
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Good thing I was sitting down when the local Ford dealer told me what it would cost in parts and labor to replace the 8 plugs and wires in my 2000 four-banger!!
Just got this truck a few weeks ago. It seems great, but I have a feeling it's running on original wires and plugs. I've done enough searching through this site to know it's not an easy job. But $396.80 worth???!!!
I'll give it my best shot to do myself. (My back no longer allows me to get into places I used to.) If I can't do it, it will be the very first vehicle I've ever owned in my 60 years that I haven't been able to change the plugs on!! Seems, from what I've read, is underneath the truck is the best way to go for those two rear plugs on the driver side.
Anyway... I suppose my post here can serve as a notice to other Ranger/B2500 newbies who call a dealer for a quote on a plug/wire change.
Just got this truck a few weeks ago. It seems great, but I have a feeling it's running on original wires and plugs. I've done enough searching through this site to know it's not an easy job. But $396.80 worth???!!!
I'll give it my best shot to do myself. (My back no longer allows me to get into places I used to.) If I can't do it, it will be the very first vehicle I've ever owned in my 60 years that I haven't been able to change the plugs on!! Seems, from what I've read, is underneath the truck is the best way to go for those two rear plugs on the driver side.
Anyway... I suppose my post here can serve as a notice to other Ranger/B2500 newbies who call a dealer for a quote on a plug/wire change.