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http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/ranger/specs/#group26
(click on "2.3 Engine Specifications")
Let us know if you test-drive one, I'm thinking of getting a 4cyl for MPG.
Just FYI to anyone thinking about the new 2.3L
What shuld the price on that vehicle be with 30,000 miles and is 2WD ok in winter snow? Has anyone had experiences on the snow at all with the 2WD's?
Thanks
Eric
What shuld the price on that vehicle be with 30,000 miles and is 2WD ok in winter snow? Has anyone had experiences on the snow at all with the 2WD's?
Thanks
Eric
Thanks
Start with the cheap sensors, and go from there. Could be anything from a old o2 sensor, to clogged cat's or injectors or fuel filters. Check engine light is pretty general, it could mean a sensor is reporting bad information, or is just worn out. Check your vacuum lines for leaks, clean your throttle body and pcv valves and have them pull codes from your car again.
thanks.
Thanks alot. Love my truck so far and I'm averaging around 18mpg in mixed driving.
however, i must add that my truck has a shake problem, which i am still trying to get solved, so don't know if it is the Michelin's or some other problem these tires steer better, but ride stiffer than the Firestones did. try this site to do reaearch: www.tirerack.com browse 'til you find "light truck tires". i would suggest "all season" highway tires if you don't go off road. otherwise, if you too aggressive of tread, the noise may bother you.
BF Goodrich LongTrails seem highly thought of, and so do Dunlop Rovers[for the money..they are a chaeper tire]. also, go to Fords website [www.ford.com] to find info on what tires you could be reimbursed for. also, MAKE SURE you get the same size as original, or Ford will NOT honor the reimbursement. further, if you have access to a tire shop with a Hunter 9700 balancer system, DEFINATELY pay a little more [for labor] to have them balanced this way: the difference is AMAZING. go to a search engine like Yahoo, put in "hunter 9700"....that gets you to Hunter's website. then, they have a feature that allows you to locate a dealer IN YOUR ZIP CODE AREA with this system. the more i drive my Ranger, the more i like it, and want to get my vibration problems solved. good luck. ;-) Freyguy
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1st, Have all your tires re-balanced, and rim matched. Make sure everything is balanced to 0.00 oz off center. Verify rims themselves aren't out of round, you'll know if they slap on more than 3 oz of lead on either side.
2nd. Have your drive shafts looked at. (4x4). Otherwise a front-end alignment might point out any problems too.
I'm at a loss to offer any more on that, but the A/C could be some crud in the freon/coolant. It would cycle through and could cause a sound everytime it is pumped through the compressor. Or the drive belt is not the right size, or maybe the bearings are wearing out. Most likely it's just a failing compressor.
Re-hanging the doors soundn't be that hard, but it'll take 2 or 3 people to do it. If the dealership won't do it, tell them it opens while driving as it should be under warranty. The rest of your questions just depend on workload at the dealership, but it sould be fairly painless.
All->Another reason to fully inspect (or have inspected) any car or truck you're about to purchase.
Frey-->I've used the 8500 and lower, and they get the job done. The 9700 adds an extra roller for looking for tire stiffness, as well as rotational and bi-axis vibration. Definately high-tech, as it will compensate for any part of your tire that doesn't compress under load like the rest. Only Discount tire and the dealerships seem to have them in my area.
I would also recommend the 4.0l if you're really going to use the 4x4. But that's maybe just me...
good luck.
Thanks again to all
If anything new comes up, please let me know!
Same size, 4L, but earlier years are OverHeadValves and in 2001 it is a OverHeadCam engine.
Horsepower went from about 160 to 205.
With corresponding decrease in milage.
But, it's going to be a truck. Your milage will be very bad no mater what you buy. Even a 4cyl will not get anywhere near what a car with about the same weight will get.
I still hope a 4.0l is available in the regular cab(Edge with stick and 4x2), as that's what I really want. It looks like I'll be purchasing early summer in 2002, but if it's not available on invoice order, then I'll be purchasing a 2001 ranger.
Has anyone experienced this problem before? If it is a common problem, what are my chances of getting Ford to fix it even though the truck is out of warranty? Are there any known Technical Service Bullitins or recalls for this problem?
I am going to fix it regardless, but I think it is pretty absurd that this kind of problem is occurring on a truck this new. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
I would still be interested in hearing from other owners who have experienced this problem, or from anyone who knows of any recall or TSB on the main seal. Thanks.
Don't know about the chips, but it shouldn't be that bad to change out the plugs.
I do know that my '93 2.3l with dual spark head is a chore. It's a 4 cylinder with 8 spark plugs, two for each combustion chamber. The intake side is a snap(10 minutes tops), but the exhaust side takes about 3 rachet extensions/elbows to get the job done(Takes about 45 minutes). It also sucks paying v8 tuneup prices for a 4 cylinder. Especially when I ran platinum plugs.
So if I can do that, a V6 shouldn't be as bad.