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Aug 13, 1999 | 07:29 PM

grant

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I have a 97 Ranger 4x4, 4.0, 5sp. Why does the owners manual state NOT to put a plow on this truck? Is this something to do with the airbag system? Is there something inherently weak in the drivetrain that the factory suggests this? I didn't realise I bought a glorified yuppie rig instead of a 'Built Ford Tough' 4x4!
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Oct 13, 2001 | 11:47 PM

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Nothing to do with air bags, they just got tired of warrenting these trucks with all the damage a plow does. I plow commercially with mine, you just void the warrentee. A few upgrades you need are front air bags a must, a tranny cooler is nice to have and a 4.0l engine.

Remember these are yuppie trucks! The suspension, frame and 4x4 components are designed for a smoothe ride and comfort, not brute force. NOTE: Even a F-150 is not a good plow truck with out upgrades. The best plow truck is a F-250/350 short bed truck. Just be gentle and do a lot of maintenance and you will get by with the Ranger.

Oct 14, 2001 | 03:20 PM

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Actually, it doesn't void the warranty. BUT... any damage the plow creates isn't covered under the warranty. Any other warranty work, not caused by the plow, is covered.

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