3.0

Was thinking I’d pull the trigger and get a complete workshop manual so that I can look everything up on my own. Only question is, what year manuals are transferable to my year? And can I just get a Ford Ranger manual rather than a Mazda B-series manual? Ranger ones seem to be more...

Hello all! I have been working on my dad's Ranger on and off for a month. It was in bad shape when he got it. Insanity bad shake at startup and would never go away. Shaking would increase from 50mph and decrease at 60. AC doesn't work, coolant temp sensor code won't let the PCM activate the...

Hello once again, I'm back at it in this abusive relationship ship with my 02 3.0 manual. I recently pulled the trans to do the rear main and now the wont go into gear while running. I've bled the entire clutch system several times and yes I made sure to have it in neutral before I pulled the...

I chased problems with my 2003 Ford Ranger XL 3.0 for a long time and replaced so many parts, to deal with it running so badly until it barely could drive at all, spending literally thousands of dollars to get it running again. I'm hoping that by sharing this, it might help other owners of Ford...

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 5 speed. It had manual locks and windows. I’m wanting to install a remote start. I’ve installed one on my old 2005 f250 but I can’t seam to find a system made for the Ranger. Anybody know what’s a good system to get for it? What else I will need? Thanks

Hi everybody! I'm trying to source new injectors for my 2002 B3000 (non-flex fuel), and I noticed Tasca was sold out on the Mazda injectors (1f2113250b) but still had stock of the Ford version (4L5Z-9F593-A). I'm assuming these are actually the same part but second guessed myself because the...

Hello forum goers, Been trying to research this one on my own but since a failing cam synchronizer could be the problem I don’t want to mess things up more by doing a bunch of tests on things I really don’t know all that much about. I am a novice. So here’s the issue: a couple days ago I had a...

I spent a lot of time looking for dimensioned drawings or CAD models of the transmission bolt patterns (for reasons). None existed as far as I could tell. I tried perspective flattening, tracing, and scaling images from google, but was having a hard time trusting them. Finally I had the...

Hello, I found an engine for sale but the owner does not know the year. I'm wondering if anybody would be able help Identify the year of this engine? They think it's a 1993/94 but just want to make sure. Thanks.

So recently my 3.0 has been doing something weird that I believe has something to do with the timing. She's been running alright when cold but once it warms up and you start driving it she loses power and fuel makes it way into the exhuast. I've gone through pretty much everything at this point...

Hello all. This is my first post. You guys always have great advice and feedback, and I am now myself kinda stumped with something so here goes. I have a 01 Ranger Edge 3.0 (U) Gas 110k miles on the clock It will intermittently have loss of power when driving, especially so here and there when...

Hello all, I had a few quick questions for those more experienced with this 3.0L motor. I just bought the truck with around 120k miles on it, and it had a little issue. If given enough time, I am talking like 10-15 minutes of idling, to the point where it was warm, it would to start to sputter...

Just re-joined the site. Wanted to tell you that I like to see my name in the area where you note "members" on line. Sounds stupid but that's how I feel. I am pretty sure I didn't properly finish my registration. If not, please advise. Lastly.. I made 4 trips from Harrisburg PA to...

Hey everyone, this is my first time posting on here. I've got a 94 ranger xlt 3.0 4x4 standard extended cab. The motor in it runs alright for 200k but when it goes I want more power. I've seen the 5.0 swaps, not many for the 4x4. The only thing I've seen is similar year f150 drivetrain swaps. Or...

So I've got a 02 3.0 and it's started making this noise knocking type noise. I've looked at the rocker arms and I've recently done the rod bearings as well as the exhuast manifold gaskets. The noise seems to echo out the exhaust which I find very odd because it doesn't sound very loud under the...

Where to begin? This was my 2nd ever Ranger and the one that really drove my passion for Ford Rangers in general. I've owned 3 after this but it's the only one left. It's a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0l V6 Trailhead edition in a pretty rare color of Mandarin Gold Metallic. Last parked in 2018 with...

Hello, Shortly after I fixed the same 1997 Ford Ranger 3.0l Engine, the same problem came back after I replaced the PCM. For about 3 days I was able to run the truck completely normally and reliably. When I got in the truck to head home after work last night, it started having the same issue...

I have gotten a 2001 Mazda B3000 3.0 automatic trans, (320,000 miles) 2wd, I’m looking to get a ball park figure and getting both transmission and engine rebuilt. They are both leaking transmission fluid and engine oil really bad from all different places so in order to fix the leaks it would...

I have an 88 Bronco II with the 2.9 with a blown head(there is coolant in the oil and the year is notorious so I'm just assuming) but I have a rebuilt 3.0 someone gifted to me. How difficult is the swap and is there anything different I have to watch for?

So ive read through multiple forums and done some research and haven’t been able to figure out whats going on. I have a 2002 ranger edge 3.0. The truck is idle on average 750 bug dips to high 500s and mid 800s as ive seen from when i plugged in my scanner. The idle just kind of tumbles when its...