1988 ranger

Hello again, I'm actually posting this for my buddy who just bought a 1988 Ford Ranger Extended Cab 2.9' 4x4 Auto. We picked it up for 3000$ and it's a really nice looking truck. It needs a little bit of work. It was owned by a old gentlemen who owned it for over 10 years. The truck had a...

So I have a 1988 Ford ranger XLT, it is a 5-speed two wheel drive 2.3 l with four plug head. So the problem I'm having is I had to get an exhaust manifold that didn't have any gr valve port because the EGR valve tube was completely broken and I could not find another one that was in a condition...

My 88 ranger is no longer starting, ill try to keep this short. I don't really have any mechanic experience so please bear with me. A few months ago it began having problems starting. It would turn over but not start, but if i kept trying then after a few minutes it would, sometimes it would...

My 88 ranger is no longer starting, ill try to keep this short. I don't really have any mechanic experience so please bear with me. A few months ago it began having problems starting. It would turn over but not start, but if i kept trying then after a few minutes it would, sometimes it would...

New to this forum hope I'm posting in the right spot... I am looking at buying a good everyday driving truck that is functional and in good shape within my budget. I have been looking for some time off and on and came across a 1988 Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, 2.9l. When I talked to the owner he was...

Can anyone show us the correct way to hook up the wires to the starter relay on the 1988 ford ranger? A photo would be the best help. My hubby had a stroke over a year ago, and is recovering, but can't use his left arm, and has lost all his muscle. He was working on the truck, but a 'helpful'...

Bought an '88 Ranger XLT 2.9L 4X4 standard transmission recently. I have had three starters crap out and am on number four (fourth in a week). All three of the first starters lost their ability to engage the fly wheel (a lot of whirring). This most recent starter had installation instructions...

I have been looking for a truck on craigslist for months, everytime I find what seems to be a good deal I either get no response or it falls through. Right now I am looking at an 88 ford ranger that is about 3 hours away from me. The truck looks to be in pretty good shape but the guy is asking...

I am hearing a very strange sound coming from the front under my truck. Heard it for the first time on the way home from work. It sounds like hollow steel balls clanging together. The noise is very inconsistent. Usually happens when slowing down, my foot is not on the brake. Here is a list of...

Hello, Well I'm new to the Ranger Station and all and I'm pretty sure I made it to the right place about an engine swap. Anyway to the specifics, I'm thinking about swapping in a 4.0L V6 from an Automatic 1990 Ford Ranger. My current vehicle is a 1988 Ford Ranger, Manual, 2WD, 2.9L V6. I have...

Well my 1988 ranger 2.9 needs a tranny. right now it has the mitsubishi d50 in it. looking for a upgrade to something a lil better. would like to here i can get a remanufactured one by chance. please send any info to gi728@yahoo.com. thanks Joe

Hey Guys, just got myself an 1988 Ford ranger And was wondering if anyone has any tips on transmission swaps The tranny thats in now is an automatic ( A4LD ) And to replace it, the 5-speed ( FM132 ) Any help would be great this is my first car and haven't a clue where to begin Thanks