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- Apr 9, 2008
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- Location
- Germantown Maryland
- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0L SOHC
- Transmission
- Automatic
I took my truck to get the oil changed at Jiffy Lube and they brought in the drain plug. Half the threads were fouled which indicated the pan may be partially stripped. They said bring it back in and they will look at it. They indicated it may need a new pan which they said they could replace. I told them I would bring it in, let them look at it but there was no way I would let them open up the engine. I would take it to the dealer if necessary. I am very wary about this as I believe that opening it up will create future issues with leaks. The engine has 114,000 on it now, uses no oil and runs just fine. Some people are saying just get a new plug, others say oversize plug and others a new pan. Opinions? This is my fourth ranger, great truck. My last one a 2001 had 296,000 on it with no issues, the only thing I replaced beyond plugs and filters was the alternator at 225,000 miles. The only reason I got the 2011 and replaced the 2001 was it was the last year they were being made.
