Considering an 03 FX4

[JohnnyO]

The only weak spot is the ball joints, which is not a big deal. If you are in the salt belt check for rust on the bottom seams of the doors and tailgate.
The 4.0 SOHC in an FX4 with 4.10 gears is strong as hog's breath.
The only way you'll see 21 mpg is going downhill with a tailwind*.

* That said, I've seen as high as 23 on my Sport Trac but that's keeping the cruise on 60 mph on a flat road and I have a Gibson exhaust and K&N filter.

 

[scott_2683]

So I go to look at this ranger tomorrow, the guy called me last night and said that he had already put ball joints on it and rear shocks, I know ball joints are weak areas on the ranger but rear shocks at 70k miles? Any specific issues I should be looking for? Hopefully he and I can work out a deal,

 

[JohnnyO]

IMO shocks on anything are good for 50k.