96 Ranger 3.0 4x4 Auto.... lack of power

[RangerMan 96]

Hey guys I have a 96 Ranger 4x4 auto. I commute with my truck everyday back and forth to school... I feel that the truck has a definate lack of power, it is always downshifting on minor hills. I have given the truck a tune up but noticed no real difference. There are no lights on but is it wirth hooking it up to a scanner. Does anyone have any suggestions about things to check out?

 

[craveman85]

seafoam it. or check the compression

 

[James86]

When did it last have a tune up?

 

[RangerMan 96]

I just put some seafoam in it. I will check the compression next. Thanks a lot

 

[RangerMan 96]

A few months or so ago. I pulled the plugs out again to see how its is running and they look perfect... Some people say that the 3.0 is just really underpowered and thats how it is. I like to keep stuff maintained properly and just wnt to see if thats really how they are.

 

[nlarr81]

how long have you had this truck?

 

[Rearanger]

Some people say that the 3.0 is just really underpowered and thats how it is.

It's perception. The truck was never designed to rage power. If I need some more acceleration I just down shift and step on the gas - gets me there fast enough.