Just bought 2000 Ranger

[Mad Davy]

Hi folks, I just bought my Dad's 2000 Ford Ranger, mainly as a "farm" truck for runs to the feed store, picking up hay, moving big stuff, etc. We currrently have 3 acres, 2 horses and we've just started raising Alpacas and have 6 of them, as well as some chickens and turkeys on the go.

It is our 3rd vehicle so it will also be a backup if one of the others is being repaired. We also own a 2004 Mazda 6 and a 2005 Jeep Liberty.

My Dad had it for 5 years, and it's been reliable for him so I'm looking forward to getting a few more years at least out of it!

It is automatic, 4.0L V6, long bed. From a little research it seems to be the XLT model but I'm not too sure about that yet.

Obviously the rims and exhaust are not stock. One of the two exhaust pipes is currently broken off at the 'Y' so it needs repair, I will probably go back to a single pipe front to back.

I also want to replace the tires, and maybe the rims depending on if they will work, as these tires will not be much use in the winter, as well as limited off-road use around the farm. Thinking about MT's and a street-friendly locker.

I know some of the Rangers came with a step-bumper with the ability to attach a hitch ball, I'm disappointed I don't have that so I can use it with the utility trailer right away, but will be adding a hitch in the near future hopefully.

That's about all I can think of for now, I will be doing much research in the near future to figure out exactly what I have here and what I can do with it!

If anyone has any questions or comments feel free to fire away!

-- Dave

 

[AgPete139]

Howdy, congrats on the truck, and welcome to TRS. It looks like you have a solid platform there.

The bed stripe is interesting. Havent seen that before.

Gluck with the exhaust fix. Doesnt sound too bad.

How many miles are on it?

The 4.0L is the best motor out there, and in the last possible year before they switched to a SOHC. Then again, Im biased.


See ya around!

 

[Mad Davy]

Hi AgPete,

Thanks for the welcome! There is a wealth of information on this site, almost overwhelming at first but I'm taking it all in bit by bit!

It has around 220,000 km, or about 137,500 miles on it. So far, everything works well, engine pulls good and she drives straight without undue vibrations

I'm getting the feeling it's been somewhat customized, but being new to Rangers it's taking me some time to figure it out. Do you happen to know if all 2000 Rangers came with a step bumper or is this configuration also stock? There also appears to be an additional piece attached to the front bumper compared to some I've seen.

Agreed, the bed stripe is unique - I need to take a closer look at it to see if it's vinyl or paint. Apparently in the right light you can just make out the words "Schindler Elevator" on the doors. Could be from vinyl lettering previously removed.

I'm enjoying the 4.0 L, it goes like stink when you step on it, and pulls from down low and just keeps on pulling!

 

[06RangerXLT]

Welcome to TRS! and welcome to The Ontario Ranger Club. Join us on facebook as well!

 

[Mad Davy]

Welcome to TRS! and welcome to The Ontario Ranger Club. Join us on facebook as well!

Hey, I'm already there! Posted the truck up a while ago, haven't talked much but I've been paying attention If I'm not mistaken we've been discussing your tires and how I can't afford them!

-- Dave