I'm the original over of a 2006 Ford Ranger 2WD SuperCab. I have put 113K on it. I have done nothing to it except tires, fresh fluids, and currently changing plugs and wires for the first time, and a fresh batter late last year.

It has given me ZERO problems in this time. Amazing machine. Couldn't be happier.

However, starting just before New Years Day (winter went to a whole new level in NC starting Christmas) it started taking a few seconds to crank. Making this worse, I wor k3rd shift and leave home at 1AM, so it's literally the cold of the night when I'm trying to crank it. What I've done to cure the problem:

- Battery tested and it's good.

- Fuel treatment, really seemed to help by cutting the crank time from 8-10 seconds to 3-4 seconds.

- Got 4 of the 6 plugs and wires changed, but it started to storm so I'll be finishing the job this weekend.

The fuel treatment and wires were done the same day, so I can't say which one helped more.

This is my first automobile (I'm 24), so I'm just trying to develope my mechanics chops and don't know much. Learning as I go. Anything I need to have checked or changed after 113K miles, any help ... anything is welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

Fuel filter couldn't hurt.

 

That was suggested at AutoZone, too. That is the one filter I have never changed or been made familiar with ... I definitely plan to get familiar with it and changed next week. :) Thanks.

 

No problem, investing in a Haynes manual for your truck probally wouldn't be a bad idea..

 

X2 on the fule filter. 30,000 mile intervals is the recommended schedule for those I believe. Induction cleaning would be a good idea as well. If you have the owners manual, look @ the maintenance intervals and you'll get an idea what is needed.