Xrundan
New Member
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2021
- Messages
- 14
- Reaction score
- 8
- Points
- 3
- Location
- Nipomo, ca
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I recently purchased a 2001 Ranger with the 3.0 engine. The truck has just under 85k on the clock, and seems to run alright. I did notice that at idle it runs a bit rough.
After getting it home, I noted terrible squeaking when I would turn. That prompted me to check the balljoints. All 4 balljoints have severely torn boots, and are trashed.
While I was looking at the truck, I could tell that the oil had recently been changed. So I asked the guy (seemed like a trustworthy guy)how long ago it had been changed. About a month ago, he said. Well, after running a Carfax report, I found out he had it serviced the day I bought it. Was this guy hiding something? What should I be looking for as far as potential problems?
Thanks in advance, everyone. This is my first Ranger, so I'm am definitely green here, and hope I didn't just buy a paperweight.
After getting it home, I noted terrible squeaking when I would turn. That prompted me to check the balljoints. All 4 balljoints have severely torn boots, and are trashed.
While I was looking at the truck, I could tell that the oil had recently been changed. So I asked the guy (seemed like a trustworthy guy)how long ago it had been changed. About a month ago, he said. Well, after running a Carfax report, I found out he had it serviced the day I bought it. Was this guy hiding something? What should I be looking for as far as potential problems?
Thanks in advance, everyone. This is my first Ranger, so I'm am definitely green here, and hope I didn't just buy a paperweight.