# \#ranger **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ranger/252.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Sputtering in drive: 2001 Ford Ranger V6 3.0 Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-in-drive-2001-ford-ranger-v6-3-0-automatic-transmission/201239)
**Author:** [@TannerR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TannerR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-in-drive-2001-ford-ranger-v6-3-0-automatic-transmission/201239 "2025-08-03T13:06:34Z")
I recently acquired a 2001 Ford Ranger and put a 3.0 V6 Engine (not transmission) from a 2006 Ranger in it. Once everything was plugged up, i replaced the air filter, fuel pump, coil pack, plugs, plug wires, battery, fue… --- ## [I’ve Been trouble shooting 1994 ford ranger and found out crankcase vent tube wasn’t connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719)
**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ve-been-trouble-shooting-1994-ford-ranger-and-found-out-crankcase-vent-tube-wasn-t-connected/200719 "2025-06-19T18:23:22Z")
I have a 1994 ford ranger v6 3.0 xl and have been having an issue every so often where my throttle gets stuck. My rpm’s will slowly rise or stay steady when I let off the gas and shoot up if I put the clutch in but when … --- ## [What Is This Part On A 87 Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-a-87-ranger/199668)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-a-87-ranger/199668 "2025-04-01T17:18:22Z")
--- ## [How do I fix my 87 ranger from shutting off by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-my-87-ranger-from-shutting-off-by-itself/199603 "2025-03-26T18:55:36Z")
I replaced my 1987 Ford ranger spark plugs, coil, rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires. After I started it up it ran beautifully and then shut off after it shut off I cranked it again all it did was crank. I then… --- ## [What are some websites that sell old Ford Ranger parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-websites-that-sell-old-ford-ranger-parts/195603)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-websites-that-sell-old-ford-ranger-parts/195603 "2024-08-06T21:23:16Z")
I have a 1987 Ford Ranger I often go to my local parts stores to get any parts I need wether that be O’Rilleys, Autozone, or any other parts place . Knowing that the Ranger has always been a popular truck since Ford came… --- ## [Where can I find these fender trims for my 87 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-fender-trims-for-my-87-ford-ranger/194551)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-fender-trims-for-my-87-ford-ranger/194551 "2024-03-19T15:18:00Z")
I was wondering where I can find these fender trims. Most of the trims I see like this are for 1989 Rangers and above. This image shows a 87 Ranger with the trims. I was wondering where I can find those trims that would … --- ## [What is this part on my 1987 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-my-1987-ford-ranger/194400)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-my-1987-ford-ranger/194400 "2024-02-20T22:11:17Z")
I have a 1987 Ford Ranger and I don’t know what this part goes to. I looked up the part number but could not find it. Here is an image of it if you have any idea let me know. --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger intermittent starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748)
**Author:** [@WayneHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneHenson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748 "2023-10-13T00:40:41Z")
I have this 2001 Ford Ranger and having some intermittent starting issues. Usually happens after I have taken it out and drive for about 30 minutes or so and shut if off then try and restart it right away. I cannot hear … --- ## [Weird Electrical Issues Seemingly Unfixable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-issues-seemingly-unfixable/192888)
**Author:** [@kxri318](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kxri318)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-electrical-issues-seemingly-unfixable/192888 "2023-09-26T23:16:12Z")
I own a 1986 Ford Ranger 2.9L V6 and A4LD auto trans that has been running rough and intermittently missing for the past almost 2 years now. I’ve talked to tons of other people who told me several different sensors/modul… --- ## [03 ford ranger 2.3 running on 2 cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-ranger-2-3-running-on-2-cylinders/189421)
**Author:** [@joayjd\_184342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joayjd_184342)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-ranger-2-3-running-on-2-cylinders/189421 "2023-03-03T18:09:45Z")
i have been stumped the past few days i have a 03 ford ranger 4 cylinder, before i bought it, it was going through coil packs and would run fine for a couple weeks then run on only 2 cylinders when I bought the car we te… --- ## [My manual makes a rattling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-manual-makes-a-rattling-sound/188232)
**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-manual-makes-a-rattling-sound/188232 "2023-02-18T01:13:55Z")
I have a weird noise with my manual transmission I have a 94 manual ford ranger and the transmission makes a noises like a bunch of rocks spinning in a tin can or chains. It only happens when I let off the clutch and d… --- ## [Turning signal switch broken, how do I replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768)
**Author:** [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768 "2023-02-16T16:09:42Z")
I have a 1994 ford ranger and the turning signal lever switch on the left of the steering wheel which was fully functional for a bit, was iffy yesterday and now only works for twisting to get the wipers on. It’s complete… --- ## [Help me revive my first truck I shouldn’t of bought](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-revive-my-first-truck-i-shouldn-t-of-bought/188601)
**Author:** [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-revive-my-first-truck-i-shouldn-t-of-bought/188601 "2023-02-16T15:57:38Z")
Got talked up by some dude who went out of business with his landscaping company and got sold a complete piece of work. It’s spent 4 months In the shop and still has a list of issues. it’s tranny is almost blown but I go… --- ## [Ignoring safety recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignoring-safety-recalls/187493)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignoring-safety-recalls/187493 "2022-11-26T22:43:08Z")
… can be fatal. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed that the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup was killed in a June crash because of a defective Takata air bag inflator. While deta… --- ## [Oil change problems 2011 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-problems-2011-ford-ranger/184374)
**Author:** [@khines0709\_180965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khines0709_180965)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-problems-2011-ford-ranger/184374 "2022-06-01T16:43:06Z")
Was changing oil in 2011 Ford Ranger. It drained fine, replaced the filter and plug and refilled. When checked the level it was too full, so pulled the plug to drain some, but nothing came out. Not sure what to do fro… --- ## [20 Year Old Spare Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-spare-tire/183939)
**Author:** [@JimLowther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLowther)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-year-old-spare-tire/183939 "2022-05-20T21:29:31Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Ranger with a 2003 spare tire–235 70 15 here in north central Texas. It is parked on the drive, but the tire being under the truck it does not get that much UV light. The tire does not have any crack… --- ## [2010 ford ranger hard shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-hard-shifting/179715)
**Author:** [@blair.jp\_177478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blair.jp_177478)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-hard-shifting/179715 "2022-03-26T23:43:00Z")
My first post! 2010 Ford Ranger sport 4x4 4L standard About 6 months ago I started having a hard time shifting into first gear while at a stop. Its like the shifter hits a wall and I have to apply hard force to get int… --- ## [So do I believe the transmission shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-do-i-believe-the-transmission-shop/182325)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-do-i-believe-the-transmission-shop/182325 "2022-02-07T21:05:39Z")
So my daughters boyfriends 2008 Ford Ranger truck was getting stuck in 4wd, shifting into 4wd by itself. He is borrowing my car, not a big issue, It has been 2 weeks at the shop, The say it needs a new module, and they c… --- ## [Ford Ranger 3.0 L 4x4 Manual, brief intermittent grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-3-0-l-4x4-manual-brief-intermittent-grinding-noise/180513)
**Author:** [@Bosterrier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bosterrier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-3-0-l-4x4-manual-brief-intermittent-grinding-noise/180513 "2021-12-15T08:25:52Z")
Ford Ranger 3.0 Litre Turbodiesel Manual Transmission, 4x4. Ford Ranger made a single brief spontaneous grinding noise while already engaged in 3rd gear without any action applied to the clutch or gear lever. Vehicle wa… --- ## [2019 Ranger Heat/AC Same Temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ranger-heat-ac-same-temp/181101)
**Author:** [@jakeenloe25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakeenloe25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ranger-heat-ac-same-temp/181101 "2021-12-06T18:40:30Z")
Hey Guys, I have a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT that has been perfect up until last weekend. Both the AC and Heat now blow at the same temperature, and thankfully that temperature is relatively comfortable. There is also no dua… --- ## [What is normal operating temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-normal-operating-temperature/181034)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-normal-operating-temperature/181034 "2021-12-03T03:04:15Z")
The temperature gauge on my 2006 Ranger 2.3L is only 1/4 inch above the cold mark. I decided to replace the thermostat. I bought a Motorcraft 194 degrees, per spec… Now the temp Gauge is close to the middle. I connected… --- ## [Ford Ranger hesitates on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-hesitates-on-acceleration/179245)
**Author:** [@bobhucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobhucker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-hesitates-on-acceleration/179245 "2021-09-10T23:59:47Z")
My wife talked me into upgrading my landlord projects truck from an '89 Ford Ranger to a '97, because the new one has this amazing new thing called AC, which comes in handy here in Texas. For a while, though, the “ice co… --- ## [Replaced starter, now cranking without key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-starter-now-cranking-without-key/178430)
**Author:** [@aregister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aregister)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-starter-now-cranking-without-key/178430 "2021-08-03T06:37:35Z")
Bought a new truck about a month ago, have had my old ranger parked since then. Went to start it up a few days ago and had power but no crank. Got the battery checked and it was bad so replaced it, didn’t fix the issue. … --- ## [Tapping sound from rear of vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-sound-from-rear-of-vehicle/177641)
**Author:** [@Dan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-sound-from-rear-of-vehicle/177641 "2021-06-24T18:22:11Z")
When I make a hard left turn I hear a rapid tapping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. I drive an '08 Ranger with 216,000 miles on it… --- ## [Ford Ranger 08 3.0L Squeak When Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118)
**Author:** [@Owenholmes17\_175505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owenholmes17_175505)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-08-3-0l-squeak-when-idling/177118 "2021-05-28T22:40:13Z")
Hey all, Experiencing a loud squeak in my 08 Ranger, when idling and slowing down. Both in park and drive. Read all about synchronizer issues… could this be the culprit. I’ve also read about issues with the tensioner/b… --- ## [High-pitched Squeal while Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-while-idling/72028)
**Author:** [@novicewoodworker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/novicewoodworker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-while-idling/72028 "2021-05-28T21:31:24Z")
I have an '08 Ranger, automatic. For the last several months, the truck has been making an intermittent high-pitched squeal/whine, but only after it has been warmed up (10--15 minutes driving) and only while it is idlin… --- ## ['Pinto anger'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pinto-anger/176996)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pinto-anger/176996 "2021-05-22T01:06:18Z")
I saw a Ranger which had medallions on the side of the walls of the bed, near the back, from which the first ‘R’ had been removed; a Pinto medallion, including the horse, had been attached over it, on both sides. I don… --- ## [Thumping sound on 08 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-sound-on-08-ford-ranger/176946)
**Author:** [@Dan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-sound-on-08-ford-ranger/176946 "2021-05-19T21:08:33Z")
I hear a thumping sound after a couple minutes after starting. It has 212,000 miles and runs super. The sound seems to come from underneath-not from engine. Also seems to hesitate shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. Anyt… --- ## [Motor Oil Suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-suggestion/176648)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-suggestion/176648 "2021-05-08T00:51:23Z")
Brother wants to start changing his own oil and is looking for suggestions as to weight and synthetic or regular. 2002, 3.0, 6 cylinder Ford Ranger Super Cab Thanks --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger fuel economy dropped overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-fuel-economy-dropped-overnight/176186)
**Author:** [@petercc1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petercc1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-fuel-economy-dropped-overnight/176186 "2021-04-18T12:22:43Z")
My 2004 Ford Ranger fuel economy went from 17 mpg to 11 mpg overnight [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ranger/252.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ranger)