general ranger advice
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general ranger advice
hello, ranger people ... an ad caught my eye on craigslist ... thinking of going to check it out
s8kjt-4168097878@sale.craigslist.org ... hope this link works (computard).
dont know what year it is or what the mileage is but i have been on the lookout for something that can carry me and the 2 grandkids around. i have a single cab f250 but it's just too cramped with 3 people and all their gear in there.
anyways ... i am totally new to rangers ... what should i look out for in this generation of ford ranger ?
thanks
s8kjt-4168097878@sale.craigslist.org ... hope this link works (computard).
dont know what year it is or what the mileage is but i have been on the lookout for something that can carry me and the 2 grandkids around. i have a single cab f250 but it's just too cramped with 3 people and all their gear in there.
anyways ... i am totally new to rangers ... what should i look out for in this generation of ford ranger ?
thanks
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edit : looks like it's a 1990 model. also, after i plugged his phone number in the search area i see that he has 2 other vehicles for sale; always a big turn-off for me. even so, i would like to know the story on rangers of this era.
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The Super Cab Ranger is OK for two up front, but much worse than an F250 for 3 sitting up front. That would depend on the seats also. The rear seats are terrible. They are a fold down pad and you sit sideways with no headrest or shoulder belt.
I had 5 adults in my '86 SC Ranger. It was a little stuffy, even with the AC defrost on full the windows fogged.....
Crew cab or a car/suv would be my suggestion.
An OHV V6 or 5.0 V8 Explorer up to '01 would be something to consider imo.
I had 5 adults in my '86 SC Ranger. It was a little stuffy, even with the AC defrost on full the windows fogged.....
Crew cab or a car/suv would be my suggestion.
An OHV V6 or 5.0 V8 Explorer up to '01 would be something to consider imo.
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sorry ... lack of computer knowledge shows there ... it's not a link but if you copy and paste it into the search engine the ad will come up.
anyways, thats the kind of info i am looking for garth. also, does the 4.0 engine use a timing belt or chain ? how are the trannys (automatic) and engines for durability ?
i would normally have myself, and 2 boys aged 7 and 13 in it. on the rare occasions that i would have another adult in it, she/he would take the front seat with the boys in the back, so i think a ranger s/c would work just fine for what i want it for. am also keeping my eyes open for a s/c f-series as well.
anyways, thats the kind of info i am looking for garth. also, does the 4.0 engine use a timing belt or chain ? how are the trannys (automatic) and engines for durability ?
i would normally have myself, and 2 boys aged 7 and 13 in it. on the rare occasions that i would have another adult in it, she/he would take the front seat with the boys in the back, so i think a ranger s/c would work just fine for what i want it for. am also keeping my eyes open for a s/c f-series as well.
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4.0 OHV uses a conventional timing chain and pushrods.
4.0 SOHC uses three chains and older models should be avoided unless you can confirm a recent rebuild or are prepared to do one yourself.
Ranger SC rear seat is a penalty box even for a 7 year old.....
Both in the back with two adults--everything else rides in the bed.
Short trips ok, long trips look for something bigger.
4.0 SOHC uses three chains and older models should be avoided unless you can confirm a recent rebuild or are prepared to do one yourself.
Ranger SC rear seat is a penalty box even for a 7 year old.....
Both in the back with two adults--everything else rides in the bed.
Short trips ok, long trips look for something bigger.
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