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1997xlt 2:3 did my engine collapse

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Old May 31, 2025
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1997xlt 2:3 did my engine collapse

We have this old truck thats used on the ranch mainly to go between properties and to the local stores up here in Yosemite Valley.

I slipped into a rut on the drivers side front tire and hit with such force that the directional parking lamp flew off. The vehicle kept running, no flat tire and really not even a sign of a mechanicals
problem.

I noticed going into reverse I would loose power. Also when I turned the headlights on last night coming back up the road it all but dies out completely. So I drove the dirt road back in pitch black
So I opened up the hood this morning to see if I noticed anything obvious. I’m not mechanically inclined to start. Or I should say I don’t know where all the components of the engine should be sitting. I’ve changed a few things out so the truck can stay useful to the ranch.)

I searched through Grok and was given a few possible scenarios.

im posting a video and a couple imagines to see if I can get some feedback. I would like to keep the truck running, it’s been an awesome vehicle. The dogs love it and it’s very freaking reliable at a low costs 30 monthly

insure

I appreciate it.



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Old Jun 2, 2025
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https://www.ranger-forums.com/general-ford-ranger-discussion-15/1997xlt-2-3-did-my-en

A hard hit can cause different problems not only mechanical. What solutions dit you het from Grof? One do not want to repeat solutions already been tried.
 
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