What ranger to get?
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What ranger to get?
Hey guys im new to these forums.. I currently have an 88bronco ii but its acting up and im sick of spending money on it..I would like to buy a used 03 Ranger edge with 4x4 4.0l. What are the most common problems with the newer Rangers? Also I plan on doing some moderate offroading. I found an edge for $11,000 with 50,000 miles on it, is that a good price?
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Well im living with my parents so I cant keep the bii :( I love bii's too they are great little rigs. The steering box is screwed up I think, it also needs a power steering pump which I have but havnt put in bc I just said screw it one day bc I was fed up with the truck..Im gonna have to sell it for cheap, but im gonna keep the bfg all terrains that are on it.
Heres my cardomain on the bii
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2193000/1
Heres my cardomain on the bii
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2193000/1
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Thatas a good looking BII. And you actually did the 4x4 swap! That question is asked all the time but no one ever actually does it. Good Job.
And an 03' 4.0 is a good choice. I haven't had any major issues with mine so far. 02' and earlier sometimes have the timing chain problem. Make sure get the 4.0
And an 03' 4.0 is a good choice. I haven't had any major issues with mine so far. 02' and earlier sometimes have the timing chain problem. Make sure get the 4.0
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Originally Posted by KARPE
watch out for random explosions these things are like driving a grenademobile.
jk nothing goes wrong with these things
jk nothing goes wrong with these things
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Originally Posted by Scottsford
What are the most common problems with the newer Rangers? Also I plan on doing some moderate offroading.
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IAC, Multi Function Switch, (power)window motors went out, 4x4 shift motor cleanings, crappy rubber coating on center bezels, sticky brake caliper slide pins, headlight switch bulb, flimsy arm rest(bucket seat center console), worst shifting auto tranny I've ever owned(at the dealer three times while they scratched their heads), crazy mirrors that have convulsions driving over 50mph....you want me to pull out my warranty repair book of receipts? lol
So why do I want another ranger again???
After 50k miles you'd think that stuff has already been taken care of though. Get a manual tranny if you can drive one or are a fast learner.
So why do I want another ranger again???
After 50k miles you'd think that stuff has already been taken care of though. Get a manual tranny if you can drive one or are a fast learner.
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That's what I thought. I've always been a ford man. I owned six F150's from 79-86. All bad a$$ tanks. I bought my ranger thinking it wouldn't start nickel and diming me til after the payments, yeah right. Make sure you get a good warranty on that hog. You'll need it.
Yes I am rough on vehicles but it's a truck! I'm not like the guy that idolizes his truck, details it, and avoids dirt. Quite the opposite. If that's what you wanna do buy a damn car. Save some money and the environment.
Yes I am rough on vehicles but it's a truck! I'm not like the guy that idolizes his truck, details it, and avoids dirt. Quite the opposite. If that's what you wanna do buy a damn car. Save some money and the environment.
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Originally Posted by rolla_guy72
I've never had any of those problems... he just got the one the retard assembled at the factory...lol.
Well, the auto tranny is kinda weak... that's it.
Well, the auto tranny is kinda weak... that's it.
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Well, I hope you keep that as your trail sl*t and leave the ranger to the pavement pounding then, lol. They're very capable trucks, don't get me wrong. Just not too tolerant to the things I've thrown at it. Aside from the nitty gritty's I mentioned, my truck was awesome. The auto tranny was the only thing I had real concern over.
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hmm wow thats pretty good l2en basically covered every prob I have had LOL and im at 32K. tho, my bezel hasnt peeled, and my 4x4 hasnt needed cleaning yet. tho that driverside mirror still rattles like no tomarrow over 50mph... and at 5500 miles dealer replaced all innards of tranny, shifts ruff on occasion, stalled in reverse at 10K miles... the auto trannys in the newer rangers are total garbage.
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Originally Posted by Scottsford
Ok I found the perfect ranger...its a Ranger Xlt 4.0l v6 4x4 56k on it..the only thing is its manual...seriously how hard is it to drive a stick? The price on it is $11,668. Also its sonic blue, love that color.