Hello,

We just picked up a 2008 4x4 extended cab ranger with the 4.0! It is an fx4 packaged truck and came with leather seats in the front. I think it has 123,400 miles on it. It is nice but needs some attention so I'm going to ask questions about it.

Thanks for having me,
Charlie

 

Welcome to the herd! Lots of friendly knowlegable folk in these forums.

To keep your ride happy,
every 100kMiles\12Yrs:
* V6~4.0L~SOHC EnginPanDrop + New PanGasket To Clean OilScreen & Look For TimingBrokens
* New OilPressurized TimingTensioners
* New Aluminum ThermoStatHousing, Replace Original Plastic Version
* New CoolantHoses+Clamps+Radiator+Pump+HeaterControlVal ve+PlasticFittings
* New FanPlasticBlade+FanClutch If Fitted
* New Belt+BeltTensioner
* New IgnitionPlugs+Wires & OxSensors
* Remove+Clean DashCenterPanel+LeftCluster+ColumnCover, Tighten Connections+Sockets, Renew Bulbs
* ...
every 33kMiles\4Yrs:
* New Coolant+ThermoStat+Rad\PressureCap+PCVValve
* Clean+Inspect MAFSensor & ThrottleBody+IACValve+IntakeManifold & EGRValve+DPFE+RiserTubes
* Clean+Tighten BattTerminals, Volts Off\IdleCold\IdleWarm Should Be 12.2~12.6v\14.0~14.5v\13.5~14.0v
* 5r55eTrans PanDrop + Torq VBBolts + New Filter + New PanGasket + New 5~6qt MercV + BandAdjust
* New MercLV For 1354 4x4TCase If Fitted
* New 75w140.FullSyn+Modifier For Diffs, Clean+Inspect Vents+Hoses
* New BrakePads & Inspect Rotors+Calipers, Test+Lube PBrake+PedalSwitch+DashLamp
* Inspect UnderBody Exhaust+DriveTrain+Suspension+Mts+Panels, Clean+Paint+Lube+Repair As Needed
* Inspect ExeriorBody+DoorSeals+Windows, Clean+PaintTouchUp+Repair As Needed
* ...
every 5kMiles\6Mths:
* New Oil+Filter To Discourage Sludging+Failure Of V6~4.0L~SOHC TimingTensioners
* HandPump 3/4qt From TransDipTube, MercV Refresh
* HandPump 1/4qt From SteeringReservoir, MercV Refresh
* HandPump BrakeReservoir, DOT4 Refresh
* Excercise 5r55e Trans OverDriveButton+IndicatorLamp, ShiftStemWire Is A NotoriousFailureItem
* Excercise 1354 4x4TCase 2WHi~4WHi~4WLo, ShiftMotor+ConMod Are NotoriousFailureItems
* Inspect+Test Fixtures+Bulbs, Replace As Needed
* Inspect+SiliconeLube IgnitionSwitch+Hinges+Locks+Windows
* Bottle Of FuelCleaner (Lucas\Equal) + PremiumFillUp To Minimiz Gum+Varnish
* ...