ford ranger

Submitted: Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:33
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has anyone had problems with there motor i am thinking of buying one
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Reply By: disco driver - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 18:03

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 18:03
Ron,
A bit more information would help, single cab-dual cab, petrol-diesel, 2-4wd??

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Follow Up By: ron j1 - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:56

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:56
sorry for lack of info
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Reply By: MAVERICK(WA) - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 18:50

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 18:50
The 3.0l diesel is good - as long as it gets clean fuel (then again same goes for all new diesels). The only problem is the gearbox - a carry over from the bad old Courier days with 5th gear giving up after a bit having done a bit of work.
Have not heard of any problems with the auto box behind the same engine. rgds
Slow down and relax......

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Follow Up By: ron j1 - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:55

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:55
thank you looking for info as i need a 4x4 cab chassie
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Reply By: Farmboywa - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 20:47

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 20:47
G'day ron j1, my 3 year old former local govt Ranger has now done 65000 klms with the only issues being recalls for bonnet catch reinforcement and auto gear selector cable bracket at gear box end needing upgrade. I use Flashlube diesel conditioner at 1ml to the litre of fuel. Purrrs like a cat in a fish shop. Tows my 1200kg humpy like it wasn't there. Knowing the vehicles history is important if buying secondhand. Go for it. Just in case you don't know , never tow in the overdrive gear.
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Follow Up By: ron j1 - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:53

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:53
thank you as i have never had a diesel before
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Reply By: ron j1 - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:50

Monday, May 09, 2011 at 21:50
sorry never done this before I am thinking of buying a ford ranger single 2007 cab cassie 3 litre diesel and was wondering if there are any have had problems with them at all or things to watch out for yours ron
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Follow Up By: Farmboywa - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 21:42

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 21:42
G'day ron j1, if you decide to put a tray on the cab-chassis and are going to be towing heavy loads, placing weight over the rear wheels will help reduce wheel spin. Bags of sand might be helpful and they take the bounce out of the ride when traveling empty.
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Reply By: Member - Adrian M (SA) - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 07:49

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 07:49
Hi,

I am now on my second Ranger and have had no major problems with them at all.

I have driven Rangers that were taxpapyer funded vehicles, ie we drove them with no respect and actually tried to break them a lot of the time.
We could never quite break them though and this experience was the deciding factor in my purcahse of a Ranger the first time around.

May I suggest you visit here4WD action Ford Ranger forum and ask for some more model specific feedback.

Regards

Adrian
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Follow Up By: ron j1 - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 17:37

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 17:37
thank you i will check out the site
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 15:55

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 15:55
hi ron j1
many have had clutch and gearbox troubles 07/09 models
but the engines are good petrol or diesel dont think the auto boxes have given much trouble diesel is more economical
take a look at these thread numbers on this site
80381 /82063

/81247
i'm not trying to slag the ford ranger/bt 50 same thing
but quiet a few onwers have had trouble so make sure you check out the previous owners service history before you buy
cheers barry
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Follow Up By: ron j1 - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 11:24

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 11:24
thank you
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