Is Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic trans fluid safe to use in a Ford Ranger requiring Mercon V? What's the difference between Mercon V and LV?
Ok wife wants to trade our 2003 ford ranger with 70,000 miles for a 2014 Fiat wagon, with 109,000 miles, should we do it? I lean towards no myself.
Replaced timing belt on my 99 ford ranger 2.5l. Don't know how to tighten the balancer/ crank pulley bolt though. Without the pulley moving?
Though I would have answered "the Factory Service Manual" previously - I now have one (on CD) and it's cryptic and almost unusable. I also have the Haynes manual. Also not good.
Trying to troubleshoot a cold starting issue that I think is timing-related.
Where can I find a good explanation about what sensor does what and how to test them?
Added (1). What is the "Best" service manual for a 2000 Ford Ranger?
Chevrolet Colorado or Ford Ranger?
I've had this happen before, and the last couple times I just undid the battery and put it back in and it started right up. The battery has a charge, the alternator is new, and I tried jumping the battery just in case. So I know it's not that. I'm thinking it could be something in the ignition switch because sometimes I have to lift up on the shifter knob for it to register that it's in park and turn over. Any ideas?
2001 Ford Ranger clicks once then won't turn over, and when key is turned off, it begins making a clicking relay noise under the dash?
Motorcraft plugs and fuel filter. I've cleaned the MAF sensor and throttle body and the truck runs fine and there's no misfire.
Maybe I'm expecting too much, but I think the truck should start when I turn the key instead of having to crank 2-3 times. I've also installed a new IAC valve.
Any suggestions on how to get the truck to start better?
I have a standard 4x4 86 Ford ranger. It has a 2.9l v6 with 350,000 miles on it and 4 speed auto. It is starting to have issues and needs new tires. For me to fix it I would cost about 1,000 in parts and another 1,000 for tires. I'm wondering if it's time to get a new truck or just try to fix this one.
The automatic transmission in my 1994 Ford Ranger won't shift. I can put in gear but it won't engage. I have changed the vacuum modulator. As well as changed the fluid and filter making sure I was at the correct level. Any idea what could be going on? The engine is 3.0L there are approximately 180k miles on the original transmission. I don't know enough to really troubleshoot what's going on. Would like to fix it myself or at least try before taking it to the shop. Any help is appreciated -thanks