1998 & Newer specific Ranger problems.....

[derangedranger92]

Well i dont have a newer Ranger but my dad does and i work on it lol so here they are.
1. Spring shackes
2. Upper and lower ball joints
3. Tie rod ends
4. Door ajar switch
5. Rack and pinion
Other than that hes got 210,000 miles on it all original drivetrain and still going strong.

[RangerJack]

I just replaced the brake light switch due to having no brakes lights/tail lights and now the back up and license plate marker lights are not working..I have checked fuses and bulbs.

[redneck243]

99 V6 3.0 flex 4X4 114,00 on it
1) shift sensor thing on trans
2) new trans....had it in 4x4 in a snow storm for 4hrs and chewed up and spit out reverse
3) rear pinon seal
4) rear speed sensor
5) just took out the guts of 4x4 hubs casue the would not work or lock at random
6) and as with all NY trucks frame rust in rear and has to be fixed so i can get the new hangers on
and all the other stuff brought up here

[ihateusernames]

anyone have any suggestions as to were to start if my check engine light is coming on? I have a 00 Ranger XLT. Runs strong, clutch seems fine, the light just came on this morning driving to work

[tobyduck]

The IAC valve humming noise can be fixed easy instead of buying it used or new. That black cap on the side is actually an air filter. just pop it off (it might take some muscle, don't be scared that it will break off) take some needle noses pliers and take the cap apart. The outer cylinder and the inside, between those two pieces are two small circles of thin cotton. Mine were black because they were so dirty, I pinched some cotton off a cotton ball (not alot, because you don't want it to get clogged because that's what causes the noise) and just put it back together.

[lilgreenranger]

is there a forum on the pulse vac hubs

[Cheezno6]

Mine does the damnedest thing every Friday.

Pulls into the parking lot of closest strip bar and dies. Won't restart for at least 2-3 hours.

Haven't figured it out yet

[Wildcat]

I keep getting an EGR code when the engine light comes on, I have replaced the EGR valve twice and the EGR Solenoid. I continue to get a check engine light. The economy in the vehicle has gotten worse as well. Can not find any vacuum leaks and I have changed the spark plugs. Sorry, this is a 1999 Ford Ranger with the 3.0 engine and 4X4.

[bg@f.ord]

I had to replace the fuel pump.@ about 120K I lost compression on a cylinder & had heads rebuilt,Batt.& Alt.wore out(expected).Rear diff. starting to slip & (min.) leak.I CRANKED my torsions but I installed the proper camber kit & got a lifetime alignment.31" BFG's aren't cheap.My fat a$$ & a friend fell on our ass after breaking the tailgate cables!!The seats suck a$$.I drilled ,macgyvered & installed high grade 1/4-20 hardware by the ratchet shaft & now it's solid,but the upper back support welds broke.I was told I have a cool ganqsta lean now.I hate the angle.Wrecking yard get ready.Still probably my favorite ride everrrrr!!!

[rustedthrough]

Oil pressure gauge flickers wildly on idling down from highway speed, straightens up at 1,000 rpm, flickers again below 1,000. No odd performance, no shaking, just the gauge. Should I be afraid?
2001 3.0, auto, 2wd

[RangerManxlt98]

Lets start off with I LOVE MY TRUCK, But My truck does not love me.
90k miles on it i've had it since it had 49k

So far I've had to replace the Following,
A. Alternator 2x
B. Wheel Bearings 4x (yes had an alignment the first time.
C. Battery.
D. E break cable
E. Leaf springs
F. Leaf Shackles
G. Lead Hangers
H. Rear Shocks
I. Tailgate Assembly (latch and all)
J. Had to weld the frame on both sides, in the rear about a foot section.
K. Inner tie rods
L. Outer tie rods.

Now lets get to things i need to replace

A. Door Ajar switch
B. Wheel bearings Again...
C. Clutch, i have one for it.
D. Front Shocks
E. Heat controller? ( the fan speed only works on High.
F. The Exhaust ( where the manifold Connects to the Pipe down to the cat.

And thats my ford ranger :P a lot of time in this truck and plan to keep it for a lot longer.

Oh Ps, sounds like my valves are rattling as well Not sure what it is. Oh and my truck cool's down REALLLLLLLLLLYYYYYY fast for some reason Anyidea's? I mean its not a bad thing for it to cool down stupid fast ( time frame of 3-10 mins) but i would like to know why :P thanks!!!!

[RangerManxlt98]

Originally Posted by Cheezno6

Mine does the damnedest thing every Friday.

Pulls into the parking lot of closest strip bar and dies. Won't restart for at least 2-3 hours.

Haven't figured it out yet

That has to be the best ranger ever. Ford should put a navi in the rangers and have it preset to Take you to the closest Strip bar, and Won't restart for at least 2-3 hours. I'd call it the Ford Ranger Win.