I just purchased a ford ranger to drive to college instead of driving my f-150. What should I do to it as far as maintenance is concerned. It is a 97 with the 2.3 and a 5 speed. It has 75,000 miles on it and it looks like everything is stock. I know I am going to change the air filter and possibly the plugs but what else should I replace after this many miles?

Thanks

 

it is a 97, so all those stock parts are pretty old.

i'll just make a list on stuff, not saying that you have to do all, but just things that would generally be a good idea.

air filter
fuel filter
oil filter
change oil
clean maf
clean throttle body
sea-foam
change sparkplugs
sparkplug wires (depending how they look)
could do a coolant flush clean that out a bit.
new synth oil in rear diff

check out tire air pressure
brakes

 

^that. maybe run some Injector cleaner with your next tank.

 

sea foam will work better than any injector cleaner.

 

I'm really interesed how to sea foam the fuel injectors, can you tell me more about it please.

 

https://www.ranger-forums.com/engine-drivetrain-122/how-eliminate-pinging-seafoam-motor-treatment-53831/

otherwise heres a video

http://youtu.be/mWKKDdfUkLA

 

thank you very much for your help Vonhanson

 

Really should change the spark plugs AFTER you do the sea foam that way too. just so you know.

 

okay !

 

Thanks for the feedback. I was just mainly wanting to know if there was something specific to rangers that I needed to look for.

Thanks for the advice