4.0 sohc

Hi all. My first post here, I'm going to jump right into the problem. Had this 2002 for more than a year, and every single time I refuel, no matter how much gas I put in, the first time I turn the key, it fails to start the engine. One time early on I blew a vacuum line (near firewall, drivers...

Well, I scored a set of Pacesetter headers for my '06 FX4 4.0 SOHC and I've snapped the engine oil dipstick right down by the o-ring. Luckily the whole tube came out of the block and nothing dropped into the oil pan. Anybody heard of that happening? Should I replace it with a new one or...

Hi all, I have a 98 sport with the 4.0 SOHC. 3 years ago I bought it in hopes of fixing it and using it for summer weekends in the mountains. The truck ran then but had a misfire in cylinder 6. I traced it back to a stuck intake valve and a thrown cam follower. Long story short I removed the...

Hello everyone, I've got either a cracked head or a leaking, not quite blown, head gasket. I will be pulling the motor tranny combo when I do the work as I plan on also doing the timing chains while I'm in there and I figured the work space would be nice. I've never done work the intrusive...

Hey Folks, The Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger Edge, 4.0 SOHC The Question: There is a port on the forward right side (passenger side) of the intake plenum (manifold) where the PCV elbow and hose is attached (the PCV valve is on the rear of the left valve cover). Should I get full engine vacuum...

I have a 98 ranger with a 3.0 that has finally died and i am swapping a 2001 sohc 4.0 in to it from a explorer and i need to know if i can use the engine wiring harness off the 4.0 with my stock harness if i change out the computer and TCU

Good morning all. Working on SWMBO's truck today. We have a 2004 Ranger 4.0. The alternator went out a couple months ago and I replaced the brushes and voltage regulator. Just the other day, it wouldn't start. Figured we left the door ajar or something and jumped it. It's done the same now...

i have a 2002 ranger edge 4.0 sohc with a 5 spd and it just dosent seem to have the power it should i will be doing a full tune up plugs wires and k&n filter but im wondering about some other things i should look into like cold air intake and chip tuner. im not looking to go racing but the truck...

so my mom gave me her 02 and while i was up here visiting, well now i need to take 2 vehicles home and i cant just drive 1.)the explorer. (no plates, registration, or anything, other than a bill of sale for the wrong state) so i need to tow it out, i found a hitch for 2.)the 02 mazda, but i...