Arolsma
Member
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2020
- Messages
- 55
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- 12
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Milton Wisconsin
- Vehicle Year
- 2010
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
As I have said in another post of mine, I will soon be buying a mid 2000s to 2011 Ranger. I haven't excluded other engines, but I would really like a 4.0. After looking in numerous places, I have been unable to find a straight answer as to when/if the timing chain rattle issues were fixed. Some people say only 01s & 02s had the problem, some say it was fixed in the middle of the 03 model year, some say it wasn't fixed until the 05 model year, and some say it was made better at some point but was never fully resolved. So I would like to know if I can consider 4.0s as old as 03, or if I need to look at 04+ or even 05+ models to avoid this issue. I also read that the plunger type screw-in tensioners (whatever the heck those are) should be replaced every 70,000 miles or so on any 4.0 sohc to prevent chain slack which kills the guides. Is this true? Also, I have read in several places that 04s are plagued with transmission problems, potentially ruling out all 04s from consideration. Is this a widespread issue?
Thanks for all your responses in advance; I have already got some very helpful responses to my other post.
Thanks for all your responses in advance; I have already got some very helpful responses to my other post.
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