is my truck an fx4

[jesmnh421]

i'm looking to buy this 2003 ford ranger that has a 4.0, 5-speed auto, 4.10 rear end. how can i tell if it has the fx4 package.

 

[06RangerXLT]

it will have a huge sticker on the side of it.

 

[mn_smokeater]

it will have a huge sticker on the side of it.

not always some people will debadge an desticker stuff. why? i have no clue.

 

[-Nathan-]

if it doesnt have the stickers, then check the size of the rear axle tubes. If they have a 2.75 " diameter than it is a 28 spline 8.8, and NOT an FX4. If it is an FX4 it will have a 31 spline 8.8, and have 3.25 " diameter tubes.

 

[97RangerXLT]

if it doesnt have the stickers, then check the size of the rear axle tubes. If they have a 2.75 " diameter than it is a 28 spline 8.8, and NOT an FX4. If it is an FX4 it will have a 31 spline 8.8, and have 3.25 " diameter tubes.

I think this is true of only the FX4 Level 2. the regular FX4 has the 28 spline.

get the VIN and have Ford run it for what options were installed.

AJ

 

[kimcrwbr1]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-fx4-review.html

 

[lepp1892]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-fx4-review.html

????How does this relate to this thread???

Anyway... I don't think level 2s where made in 2003... The first year for the FX4? So a normal FX4 has all the level 2 stuff...

Another check is to make sure it has skid plates?

 

[kimcrwbr1]

????How does this relate to this thread???

Anyway... I don't think level 2s where made in 2003... The first year for the FX4? So a normal FX4 has all the level 2 stuff...

Another check is to make sure it has skid plates?

I had no idea what a FX4 was but it does give info on the rear axle.

 

[gw33gp]

Anyway... I don't think level 2s where made in 2003... The first year for the FX4? So a normal FX4 has all the level 2 stuff...

2003 was the first year of the level 2. 2002 was the first year of the FX4 and is equivalent to the level 2.

The easiest way to check for a FX4 level 2 besides the decals is look for the stainless steel front tow hooks and the seats should have either blue or red center inserts.

There should be a tag on the rear axle identifying it as the 8.8 differential and it should also state using only synthetic gear lube.

 

['95 ranger]

2003 was the first year of the level 2. 2002 was the first year of the FX4 and is equivalent to the level 2.

The easiest way to check for a FX4 level 2 besides the decals is look for the stainless steel front tow hooks and the seats should have either blue or red center inserts.

There should be a tag on the rear axle identifying it as the 8.8 differential and it should also state using only synthetic gear lube.

I agree with this post.

 

[lepp1892]

2003 was the first year of the level 2. 2002 was the first year of the FX4 and is equivalent to the level 2.

Alright... thanks for getting that straight... I knew it was either 2002 or 2003.