Just curious from those who know: What service items are scheduled for 200k miles milestone?? So far I’ve only changed oil/filter every 3k. Replaced radiator/hoses/belt about 4yrs ago(150k miles) just to be preventative. Feels like more needs to be done at this time. Any thoughts? Any info would be appreciated. -kenner2

 

timing belt, rear drums, water pump, serpentine belt, fuel filter, all fluids and finally spark plugs. should get you going

 

Flush and change the brake fluid if it looks like coffee. It should look clear.

 

My truck only has 66K miles and my brake fluid was super dark. Im sure its probably original. I have a tester that shows how much water is in the fluid and it didn't pass with flying colors but still passed even though it was dark but I had the whole thing flushed at the shop anyway. It's crystal clear now. I suggest doing the power steering fluid also. Ford always has that typical moan n groan sound in the power steering pump but if you change that fluid you can prevent it. Mines still original and you can't even hear it at all. I think people dont change the fluid and it damages the pump.

 

This is my post from from my welcome aboard to the forum.




I just joined the forum and look forward to sharing my trials and likely fails along the way. I bought the 2005 ford ranger 2.3 5 speed single cab new and have taken very good care of it. It is possible that I overdo it but with this vehicle you can do that as parts are cheap enough and it is easy enough to work on. I usually have another vehicle to perform car duties and I think this is where this truck shines. It is a basic little truck. It is not a car nor is it comfortable. I do enjoy driving it as you can feel the road and I don’t like driving fast anyway, this truck is so slow.

It has 100K and I am going through the truck to get it in near new shape.

Recent work that I performed

· Rebuilt driveshaft and balanced

· Rear brake pads, rotors and wheel cylinders

· Differential fluid change

· Transmission fluid change

· Replaced large hoses and replaced fluid

· Spark plugs and wires

· Inner and outer tie rods

· Upper and lower control arms

· Replaced shocks (Bilstien HD)

· Bled brake fluid

· Replace serpentine belt.

· Air filter replacement

· Fuel filter replacement

Planned work

· Replace front brakes, rotors and bearings to resolve pulsation while breaking

· Replace headlight lens due to oxidation

· Bleed clutch master cylinder (to hopefully resolve issues getting in 1st gear issue)

· Replace PCV

Work being considered just for preventative maintenance (Opinions welcome)

· Water pump, thermostat, fan clutch (I live in Phoenix)

· Serpentine belt tensioner and pullies

· New radio with Bluetooth

· Upgrade to HID or LED headlights

 

Bob, it's time to change out your timing belt.

 

I thought these engines had chains??

 

2.3L has timing belt. Pretty easy to replace though.

 

It is a duratec 2.3. It has a chain as far as I know.


Thanks,

BOB

 

My bad ... you are correct. My old 2.3L uses timing belt.