FORD RANGER: Questions and answers

Ford Ranger 1992

Can someone please help me? I have a 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 v6 which we have recently purchased and we have done a lot of work on it. We replaced the heads, water pump and radiator. We also had a thermostat put in and all of the plugs and wires were also changed. Could someone tell me what is causing it to continue to overheat? Also the idle is very high and it will stay high even after I have revved the engine, it will not drop. Please can somebody help me? (4.0 v6)

Ford Ranger 1995

I have a 1995 Ford Ranger 4.0 v6. When putting it in reverse, when first starting in the morning, the motor wants to almost die. It has no power. But I can put it in drive and everything is fine. Or turn off truck. After I put it in drive for a minute then go to reverse it takes 10 seconds before it will engage. After I drive it for 5 minutes it goes in R no problem. Any ideas? Thanks.

Ford Ranger 1996

I was driving my Ford Ranger today and I lost all my forward gears, all I have is my reverse gear. My 1996 Ranger its automatic, what can be the main problem? No lights or anything came on and the everything is clean.

Ford Ranger 2011

Hi. I have just bought a 2011 Ford Ranger 4x2 px diesel auto. When it is turned on and just at idle it keeps ticking and the idle needle keeps dropping like the car is going to stall. While this is happening, it has a rattling sound in the engine bay. Any ideas why this is happening?

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Take it to a Ford dealer, it’s under warranty - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Ranger 2001

I have a 2001 Ford Ranger and my problem is that the starter is breaking the teeth on the flywheel. I replaced them twice in one year . It’s starting to make that hard hitting noise and I just don’t know what to do now.

Ford Ranger 2004

Is it normal for a 2004 xlt Ford Ranger 2.5 supercab to smoke when start up?

Ford Ranger 1996

Hi there. I’m from the USA, Philadelphia PA and I own a 1996 Ford Ranger 5 Speed Manual 2.3 litre 4cyc. I have new flywheel, clutch, flexplate, internal and external slave cylinders. New timing belt. All tuned up, runs great. I’m a former shop owner. I rebuilt rear and rear axle seals, new bearings and (I call them spacers in there). Now I just put 1,000 highway miles on it and I’m hearing like a slight hum behind cab, almost a slight grind? The gears feel fine and shifts great lots pep. What should I check because I don’t know the noise?

Ford Ranger 2008

When putting a push bar on the front of the vehicle it is suggested that you remove the black cover from under the radiator. Can anyone tell me what the plastic cover is for? Thanks.

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It’s a splash shield, probably just cosmetic - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Ranger 2005

Hi, please can anyone tell me how it is possible to disconnect the passenger side airbag on my 2005 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab? I only want to do this as my new born’s child seat will not fit in the back as the seat belts are too short. Thank you in advance for any help.

Ford Ranger 2006

I just bought a 2006 4x4 Ford Ranger and when I push in on the clutch to shift gears I hear a clunk. I had the garage look at the universal joints and drive shift. They said they looked fine and the noise I am hearing is common for Rangers. Has any had this problem? And did you find out what the problem was?

Ford Ranger 2010

Can someone tell me what the XLT Tdci means on my Ford Ranger?

Ford Ranger 1995

Hi, does anyone know what might be causing the high idle that will slowly work its way to normal in my 1995 Ford Ranger?

Ford Ranger 2002

Cooling system frequently needs to be topped up with coolant. No leaks in system. Any ideas? (2.5 turbo diesel)

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Any steam coming out the exhaust or sludge in oil? If so, it could be head gasket - Martin Jones from England

Ford Ranger 2008

How many miles worth of diesel is left when the diesel low warning light comes on?

Ford Ranger 2007

Hi, I have a Ford Ranger 2007 3.0 TDCI. I have a problem with the injector compensation for these car. What does injector calibration for these car? Please help me.

Ford Ranger 1995

In a matter of weeks, my truck destroyed two sets of flywheels and starters. When the ignition key engages, the engine "jumps back". Apparently, this causes the starter and flywheel teeth to grind. My mechanic cannot determine the cause of the "jump back". He thought that it might be the timing. His examination and testing, however, proved the engine properly timed. What to do now puzzles him. Does anyone have any ideas?

Ford Ranger 2010

How reliable are these trucks? What mpg for 70mph on motorway and 30mph around town? (Thunder)

Ford Ranger 1994

I have no tail lights, no dashboard lights, no brake lights and the ABS light keeps flashing. What could be the cause?

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Check your fuses to see if any of them are blown - Jamie Spure from Carmarthenshire

Ford Ranger

Just sold my Fourtrak a few weeks ago, not a good day. However, it had to go. I’ve just invested in the above. From the start, losing power, the wee coil flashing. You just couldn’t put the toe down. Nice yoke, good drive, go easy on the peddle and you’ll save on gas. 70 odd grand miles. I had it back in garage for the third time the other day after 2-3wks (on hols for wk and bit) to get this power thing sorted. I was told by someone else that it may be the airflow sensor... but judging from all the forum chat maybe injection pump. Anyway, maybe I should leave it back as I am still in the money back guarantee period, lol, I don’t know. But she’s a great jeep at that, I’ve pulled a 1.3ton woodchipper occasionally, grand no bother (as I’ve had a few fourtraks before - no, that’s not much of comparison as they could have pulled the jeep and chipper). Anyway, anyone any thoughts? It would be much appreciated (XLT)

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I’m sure you have fixed it by now but mine (’06 reg) turned out to be the wire off the head temp sensor (on the off side of the head) had come off! Terry from Yorkshire

Ford Ranger 2003

Two questions: How many miles per gallon and is it reliable?

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I bought my 2007 (37000 miles) Ranger in 2010 on the strength of what my employers Ranger had taken and survived in his hands/feet. My Ranger, a Thunder, has given me a maximum of 39mpg (17.5 litres used between a full tank and refilling after covering 154.5 miles), the 17.5 litres being divided by 4.454 gives a more accurate calculation as opposed to using and guessing with the fuel gauge alone. But travelling at 65 mph for long distances on the motorway with two horses in a trailer?! Can give you a fuel consumption figure somewhere between 18 an 22 mpg!! With a light foot and a sensible driving attitude 30 -35 is about average, although steady A-road and motorway work at no more than a steady 70 - 80mph still returns up to 33mpg. They’re great trucks but just don’t have that ’favourite slippers/work gloves’ feel that my 110 Land Rover has, but I do really like it - Adrian Davies from Swansea

Ford Ranger 2007

The truck keeps jumping out of 5th gear - local dealer says it’s not a warrenty job and wants me to pay full price for repair. I have never towed with it and only done 30,000 miles. Anyone else had similar problems? (Thunder)

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I have had my Ranger XLT from new since March 2007. I regularly serviced it with Ford: filters etc. Just last week it has started to jump out of fifth gear. The dealer wants £272 plus VAT to have a look as it is out of warranty. Never towed anything and done 77,000 miles, mainly motorway. Disgrace. Apart from this problem the vehicle is fantastic - Kevin Pyle from England

My Ranger 2008 at 18 months old started jumping out of fifth gear and Ford replaced the fifth gear. The mechanic stated it was a fault that he had come across with the vehicle! - Lesley Thompson-Storr from Yorkshire

Ford Ranger 2003

I have a 2003 d/cad 2.5. I’ve had it for 4 years and it’s never let me down except now. It has had starting problems: I changed glow, fuel filter etc... but the power drops amd the revs go high and the rev counter flips reapidly betwen 2/ 4 rpm. Everyone has tried to diagnose it - any suggestions? It has only done 100k and I spent a fortune on the body work and chassis as I wanted to keep it. Should I get rid of it now or keep having it looked at until they find the problem?

Ford Ranger 2007

Has anyone had a problem with the timing belt going at 40,000 miles at 3 years old?