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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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3.0 Ranger

How good is the 3.0 flex fuel engine. Considering buying 2000 Ranger extra cab step side with 3.0 automatic 2wd. Any common known problems?

Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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I have a '99 3.0 FFV with over 220,000 miles. The ONLY problem I've had was with the DPFE sensor. Less than $60 to fix.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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It's a very reliable engine.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=141673
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Thanks!

Thanks for the feed back it's nice to know. I put a deposit on it tonight.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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good choice, I have had very few issues with mine, very nice little truck
 
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