'86 Ranger 2.3/5.0 2wd
Had 120k on the 2.3....then swaped in the 5.0 and put another 54k on it for a grand total of 174,345miles without a hitch. Body is rusted to hell...but I trusted it to get from Nebraska to Jersey. Only downfall...costs a cool $900+ in fuel to drive the 1600miles to get to Jersey...8 to 10mpg on the 5.0
'88 Ranger 2.9 4x4
182,521miles and needs the usual valve cover and pan gaskets.....but runs like a dream! Don't use a drop of oil, or at least as far as I know

 

1991 Ranger 4 X 4 123,000 miles still going strong.

All original

 

1991 Ranger 4 X 4 123,000 miles still going strong.

All original

 

On my second Ranger, bought new April 2000, 4.0 4x4 Supercab, 61000 miles.
Firestones replaced free with Goodyears. Bone stock and troublefree otherwise.
Fixing the IAC this week, with info I found here yesterday.
I couldn't understand why it used to honk when sometimes dropping to idle last spring, when almost warm.
Went looking for the answer the other day to why it won't always start first try lately. Found it here, thanks!

First Ranger bought new leftover 1988.
2.9L 5sp Manual 4WD Supercab.
200,000 almost troublefree miles.
3 sets of tires, two sets of U joints, fuel tank rusted at edge seam due to dirt dropping between bed and cab onto seam of tank, and holding rainwater there. Fixed by local radiator/tank shop for $100. Fuel pressure regulator replaced by shop once, after running fuel tank dry twice in a row, and sucking junk up.
Water pump once. Never opened engine at any time.
Best vehicle I ever owned.
Traded for new 2000 Ranger.

 

73,000 miles on a 99 ranger witht he four banger and automatic transmission. Only parts ever changed on there was the front pads and the firestone tires. the rest was oil filter and air filter good for another 200,000 miles

 

208,000 '90 Ranger 2.9L Auto, speedometer/odometer quit working months ago. Original engine and trans.

 

1990 XLT Supercab 2.9L Manual Hubs, transfercase and transmission.
278,000 kms. Was running strong when I Traded it in for a 2003
Fx4 Levell 4.0L On June -30-03.--- 4,000 Kms

 

My pristine 94 4X4 4.0L Ranger had 172K on it when it was stolen. My new Ranger, 98 XLT 4X4 3.0L, has 78K on it

 

65,000 on my 99 4x4 with 4.0

 

I had a 1991 2wd 2.3 5sp with 239,000 miles on the oringal motor. I always change the oil and used slick 50. I would still be driving the truck however, The truck was hit in the rear. The insurance company did not want to fix it they consider it a total lost why bent frame other than general maintance This motor ran great. I just purchased a 2003 2.3 5sp ranger. Great liitle truck and motor combo. Thanks Aypranger

 

77,000 on my 98 3.0

 

My little '97 3.0L just turned 33,000 miles. So far I've stuck a K&N air filter in it and installed a Hurst Shifter <--- very, very, fun! I still plan to run a high flow intake, headers, and exhaust.

 

95 Ranger XLT with 177,000......runs like a swiss watch!! 500 bucks!! Worth every nickel! Like it so much I went out and bought a 2001 Edge with 29000 miles. Love this one even MORE!!

 

'98 4x4,XLT,ext cab, 5 spd manual with 41k miles. The A/C condensor was replaced about 35k miles(just missed the 3 year warranty ) because it rusted out due to the insulation that held in the moisture(nice engineering!). Had the door ajar problem(fixed w/wd-40). There has been an occasional hard starting problem lately(not with me but with wife) and I don't know if a sensor is going out or what. Other than a couple problems it's been a great truck. I have a K&N panel filter in it and Amsoil synthetic in the motor and transmission(tranfer case coming up next). I change the oil filter every 6k and the oil every 12k. It does'nt use any oil at all! I did get some Michelin tires(LTX AT) for the recall(great tires!). I must say the 4WD works great in snow and hauling stuff uphill. Next maintenance items will be plugs,shocks,new brake fluid.

 

1995 XLT 5-Speed 3.0l V6
208,765 miles

replaced:
clutch @ 180,000
brakes as needed
shocks as needed
fluids as needed

i'm on the third set of tires. the second set was still pretty new when i added the current 31" tires and 15" wheels. like the forums say, 31" tires will fit a stock xlt with no lift! i will be lifting it 4-5", though. (33" tires, then)

There have been no other problems leading to major parts replacement. The latest issue, however, is a water leak from some tube sticking 2" out from my firewall near the bottom. a previous leak was fixed by replacing the water shutoff valve.