how long?

Milker · 01-07-2009, 09:43 PM

well ive had my 94 ranger for about 8 months, but i want to know how long is it going to last?

im looking for something now but id like to know when im going to need to get one.

its a 94 with 123000 miles

any guesses?

**kennykenny** · 01-07-2009, 09:52 PM

Chances are it will probably last another 1 or 2 hundred thousand miles if maintained. That depends alot on what kinda shape it's in now though.

Gotta_gofast · 01-07-2009, 10:16 PM

Its going to quit on ya May 23rd, 2012 at aprox. 4:50pm. Thats as good as I can do!

99RangerKrazy · 01-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotta_gofast

Its going to quit on ya May 23rd, 2012 at aprox. 4:50pm. Thats as good as I can do!

That's pretty dece...lived a good, long life.

Hypnotic Toast · 01-07-2009, 10:32 PM

Well my '99 has 140500 on it, so you're a little better off in mileage than I am.

RobbieD · 01-08-2009, 12:53 AM

I've got a '94, too, with the 2.3L four, Mazda 5 speed. Noticed coming home tonight that it had 374,784 miles on it. These trucks can last a helluva long time; it's part luck of the draw, part how well you take care of it.

Hahnsb2 · 01-08-2009, 12:55 AM

That's like asking how long is a piece of string... It could burst into flames tomorrow or chug along another 200k.

**kunar** · 01-08-2009, 01:04 AM

depends on how well you maintain it and how willing you are to repair any major issues that may pop up. if you could replace any/every part that went bad, broke, wore out, rusted away or was abused to the point of failure, you could make it last indefinitely. that probably wouldnt be worth it though.

UrbanRedneckKid · 01-08-2009, 01:54 AM

My original engine had 264,774mi on it and was running awesome when I hydrolocked it and blew out the rings. As for the rest of the truck at 271,xxx mi, trans just started popping out of 3rd, rear is original with no problems, and everyother major thing has been swapped for upgrades. But all in all high milage and nothing to be feared with a Ranger, as long as it's property maintained. On a side note I ain't afraid to go out and beat mine up every once in a while.

The 3.0l engine will go forever too. Long as it has oil gas and coolant. You be fine, no need to worry just keep up with the maintenance.

Wicked_Sludge · 01-08-2009, 03:39 AM

sorry, my crystal ball is broken.

thats an impossible question to answer with any kind of accuracy.

as well as depending on the trucks history, it also depends on your definition of "lasting".

97ranger4x4 · 01-08-2009, 09:48 AM

yeh like everyone else, the only way to get a general idea on how much life is by doing a solid look over. the 3.0 will run for ever as long as the maintence is kept up on it. If your that worried about it, it might be worth having taken to a trustworthly mechanic to have them do a solid look over. Maybe having a compression check done on the motor might be a worthwhile investment.

Viva*the*Ranger · 01-08-2009, 09:50 AM

Yeah, we don't know what kind of shape your truck is in. Do You? My dad has an 87' that has 327k on it, and it's still his work horse. He has always maintained it and replaced the broken shit when it broke. Your truck will run for you as long as your willing to take care of it. If your one of those people that sells your rig when things break, then it may not be around too much longer. Have fun with it man.

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Milker Member Join Date: May 2008 Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: v6 Class: 4x4 Used For: driving around Posts: 120 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	how long? well ive had my 94 ranger for about 8 months, but i want to know how long is it going to last? im looking for something now but id like to know when im going to need to get one. its a 94 with 123000 miles any guesses? __________________ 1994 ranger extended cab, 5 spd, 3.0l 1989 f-150 lariat, 302, rust, dinges, some scratches, custom welded floor plates, one good truck dont diss my truck, ive got 400+ acres of land. plenty of places to hide your body
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kennykenny Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Manahawkin, NJ Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Super Cab Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Driving Posts: 999 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (4)	Chances are it will probably last another 1 or 2 hundred thousand miles if maintained. That depends alot on what kinda shape it's in now though.
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RobbieD Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Year: 1984,1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, Bronco II Class: 2WD Posts: 1,348 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	I've got a '94, too, with the 2.3L four, Mazda 5 speed. Noticed coming home tonight that it had 374,784 miles on it. These trucks can last a helluva long time; it's part luck of the draw, part how well you take care of it. __________________ Current: 1994 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2, 2.3L / M5OD. Stock, 365,000 miles. 1990 Bronco II XLT 4x2, 2.9L / A4LD. Stock, 129,00 miles. 1984 Ranger 4x2 lwb, 2.8L / C3. Stock, 148,000 miles. Past: 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992 (all bought new). Ranger-only driver for 22 years. TRS member since 3/18/2005.
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kunar Odd One Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toledo, Ohio Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 3,458 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (17)	depends on how well you maintain it and how willing you are to repair any major issues that may pop up. if you could replace any/every part that went bad, broke, wore out, rusted away or was abused to the point of failure, you could make it last indefinitely. that probably wouldnt be worth it though. __________________ 1987 Ranger Supercab STX, 4.0/M5OD/BW1350 4.10LS, 2" Lift, Cut Fenders, 33's 1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (Mostly stock, for now...) 1991 Escort GT (Daily Driver) Past: 87 Supercab, 87 Longbed, 89 Shortbed, 96 Explorer Sport
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UrbanRedneckKid Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cass Co, Missouri Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Taking all my time and money Posts: 1,768 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (4)	My original engine had 264,774mi on it and was running awesome when I hydrolocked it and blew out the rings. As for the rest of the truck at 271,xxx mi, trans just started popping out of 3rd, rear is original with no problems, and everyother major thing has been swapped for upgrades. But all in all high milage and nothing to be feared with a Ranger, as long as it's property maintained. On a side note I ain't afraid to go out and beat mine up every once in a while. The 3.0l engine will go forever too. Long as it has oil gas and coolant. You be fine, no need to worry just keep up with the maintenance. __________________ 94 Ranger, 4.0, 5sp, 1354M, EB D44, 31spl 9", Deaver 6.5" springs, 64" GM leafs, 36" TSLs, Dana44 Pwr-lok , 5.13s, Warns, GM 1ton steering TOK, RaptorLiner 2-tone, '04 Grill, Black euro lights, HIDs, Mazdaspeed Seats, cowl hood My Build-http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=33396
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97ranger4x4 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: going from point A to B and lots of places in between Posts: 1,038 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	yeh like everyone else, the only way to get a general idea on how much life is by doing a solid look over. the 3.0 will run for ever as long as the maintence is kept up on it. If your that worried about it, it might be worth having taken to a trustworthly mechanic to have them do a solid look over. Maybe having a compression check done on the motor might be a worthwhile investment. __________________ 97 Ford Ranger 4x4 XLT 5R55E 131k and counting 31" BFG AT KO 3.73 w Open diffs Warn Hubs K&N Filter Flowmaster exhaust Pioneer stereo "don't **** with my truck, thats how people die." "Do I love Rangers? Does a bear shit in the woods?"
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VivatheRanger Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Covington, Wa. Year: 2006 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD/Gold Prospecting Posts: 2,103 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, we don't know what kind of shape your truck is in. Do You? My dad has an 87' that has 327k on it, and it's still his work horse. He has always maintained it and replaced the broken shit when it broke. Your truck will run for you as long as your willing to take care of it. If your one of those people that sells your rig when things break, then it may not be around too much longer. Have fun with it man. __________________ 1987 Ranger, D35 swap, sploder 8.8 Build thread>> http://therangerstation.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=97183 (sold) 1997 F150 Lariat 4x4:RIP 2006 Ranger 4.0, 4x4, all stock... for the time being
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