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My 01 (built 11/00) 4.0L, 5spd auto, supercab has a Large aluminum drive shaft.
Service Bulletin Number: 12174
Bulletin Sequence Number: 132
Date of Bulletin: 9811
NHTSA Item Number: SB613224
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: RANGER
Year: 1997
Component: ENGINE
Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
You should investigate with the dealer and go through the list of TSB's with them since there are several TSB's related to rough noises from the engine for 1998 (you can check them out at www.nhsta.org). The TSB I'm posting could be the one for you but again there were a bunch...just a matter of finding which one it is.
Good Luck,
John
you are right there. My 01 was built 11/00. I bought it 4/30/01 in Jax FL with 7 miles showing. It had been sitting on the back lot and not touched in months. Battery was stone dead. I was surprised at all the rust underneath. Solved it with 3 cans of spray on undercoat from Walmart $2.93ea. I have not experienced any vibrations. Have however had two trips to the dealer for binding/chattering window. The got silicone grease all over the weather stripping & it gets all over the window. Oil driped out the bottom of both doors. Really sloppy work. Also had one head light replaced (warranty) as the reflector started to discolor. Both are doing it now, so will get new ones before warranty expires. I had a 90 2.3L with 167K on it. Ran, looked great. I'm almost sorry I sold it. I'm still learning to like the 01 4.0. I will keep it for a while anyway. When I look at the GMC pages it really scares me. Looks like Trundras have their share of troubles as well. Good luck with yours as well.
Through my experience's with my Ranger and Taurus. I will never concider buying another Ford Product.
My past experience's and troubles come back to the people whom are repairing our vechicle's have shown me poor craftmenship. Either they are simply retarded, or most of my experiences with them are intentional.
With all this I am choosing to buy from another auto maker. With my past problems with the service dept, Ford Motor Co them same problems was never dealt with nor corrected. As a result they loose me. Loosing me isnt gonna hurt them. But its silly that ford hires a bunch of retards to work on them FOUND ON ROAD DEAD PRODUCT OF THEIRS.
Thank you.
Also, Ford makes MAZDA'S trucks !! (The Mazda PU is just a Ranger in drag...) You've got it backwards, friend ! Also, I am amused that you would even consider another Ford truck after having had those quality problems !! What is your logic ?????? Sorry to hear you're having ranger troubles; I am too, and am trying to sell a very clean 2000 model. I will get KILLED on the depreciation !!
Good luck !!
http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2288
F 150 with LS rearend ? Does Ford sell that LS with a high (numerically low) gearing ? I am planning on a Tundra, but may be forced to buy an F 150 if the Toyota man doesn't give me enough on a trade. Do you recommend the small 4.7 V8 in the Ford ? (I assume that is the old 302 block ???). How have the F 150 auto trannies been holding up ? What kind of mileage can you get in a 2x4 F 150 small V8 with automatic ?
Here's mine:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/2001_ranger.html
I don't see any Mexico made Rangers and I'm pretty positive that not since the courrier has there been a Mazda motor in a Ford pick up. (if you name the diesel Ranger back in the 80's I'll give you a cookie for being more knowledgeable than you're letting on)
Also remember that every vehicle is affected by it's owner's driving habits and maintenance conditions.
I don't really mind manually locking the truck, but its kind of silly to have to do that. Anyone had this problem or know if the fix? Anyone know where the 'Disarm Switch' is?
I am going to be putting my Ranger up for sale within the next week so I figured I'd pick your collective brains first before taking it for the $80/hour dealer service.
Its a 97 STX Ext Cab with the 4.0L
Thanks.
As many may not know, the pattern and distribution of the light is often the heavyweight in determining the visibility you have when driving. Generally speaking, the wattage of the bulb can be insignificant when it comes to the technology behind the lense.
John
Anybody found a cheaper fix? And if not, can anyone point me to where I could get a good deal on an aftermarket console that would fold up like this one when not in use?
Just curious, have any other Ford Ranger owners experienced this kind of problem?
I have considered what an aluminum drievshaft might do for my vibrating 2000 4.0 V6 4x4 XLT model. Does the aluminum shaft fit ANY long wheelbase Ranger model ? Do you happen to know the part number ? Also, did that relpacement include a new splined slip-joint shaft (and rubber boot) coming out of the tranny ?
I dont know if this to be true or not but I was told they had alot of TBS problems out of the 1998 model Rangers and they also discontinued the type of transmission we have in these 98 models. Doe anyone here know about this. Is there any f150 owners here that know about the TBS on the new f150.
If you do have an automatic I really recommend everyone do their yearly maintenance, otherwise known as a transmission filter replacement. That puts new fluid in and greatly extends the life of any automatic.
Of course the 5 speed manual is much more tried and true, so that's what my next truck will have. Hopefully the new 5 speed automatic can give it a run for it's money.
With a regular cab, and a 2001 model, you will most likely never encounter any pinging at all. And if you do, it will be very slight, and only when going up a steep hill and/or a heavy payload. Where downshifting or shifting out of overdrive doesn't help, an upgrade in gas octane will help. Like all TSB's, it is just something to be aware of, and to help in case of any problems with your vehicle or dealership service.
This sound may be normal, so I thought I would ask other owners for their opinion.
I have the same engine/trans/4dr/xlt. You may be hearing a timing chain. This is the 4.0 that was optional in the 97 Explorer. The SOHV cams are chain driven. there is a chain from the crankshaft to a shaft where the cam usually goes and a chain off that shaft on each end to the cams on each head. From the cutaway it looks like there are three chains in the engine. I've seen on other sites this is a know source of noise. I have 8800 miles on mine and like it. Try www.therangerstation or the Ranger site listed on Blueovalnews.com
Has anyone else had this happen? It could have caused a bad accident if it had happened at speed after hitting a bump.
You have to really drain the oil fully and clean the mating surface before you do that, get it real clean.
I would try this first before I put a new oversized plug in. On the next change you have to scrape the old gakset sealer and tape, but it should work.
Pluto--->Crush washers work fine, but need to be replaced every time you do an oil change. I know the older Rangers don't come with one. Teflon won't be a problem if you know what you're doing. I don't have a leak, so a normal drain plug works fine with no fixers. Also helps if you cough up the $1.25 every year or so and just buy a new one. But as discussed above, the most likely reason for this oil leak to occur is improper tightening of the drain plug.