Saying hello! Long time Ford owner, first time Ranger mechanic! Currently, I own a '16 Ford F250 6.2 4wd and use it to tow our travel trailer. I've also had a '11 F150 Ecoboost and '90 F150 5.8 windsor.

The Ranger:

I'll be taking delivery of a black 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 extended cab in Sept.

The backstory on the truck is a bit bittersweet. My grandpa bought it new in '98, drove it 5+ years and then gifted it to my aunt before passing away in '07.

My aunt kept the Ranger and drove it throughout the years; however, it was diagnosed with a bad transmission in '19 and was parked (thankfully it was in her garage).

So, she is now gifting it to me as a project truck. My hope is that I can work through the systems of the truck and get it running and driving again....even if it needs a new tranny. I also have my 2 helpers, 12 & 9 year old sons that are wanting to learn to wrench.

 

Welcome to the forum

I gave you my 1998 Ranger history at the other forum, so I won't bore you again, lol

Its a good year, well they all were

 

Hi Clarkbre :) what does bre mean after your name clark ? how do you like being a ranger mechanic, I have a 93 F150 5.8 windsor with 4wd =) Does your '90 F150 have 4wd ? does your 98 ranger have the 4.0 v6 ohv ? thats cool that your 98 ranger originaly belonged to your grandpa that means that truck has sentimental value for you, did your grandpa ever talk to you about his ranger ?