Ford may keep building Ranger
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V-6 2.9L engines were "particular", same as the I-6 300 was known for ticking. Both engines with a min. of care were good for 200,000+ miles easy.
imo, The reason most 2.9L engines blew head gaskets were because people don't do regular PM and ignore bad fan clutches. Sure, the heads could use improvements, but, stock, they were just fine.
imo, The reason most 2.9L engines blew head gaskets were because people don't do regular PM and ignore bad fan clutches. Sure, the heads could use improvements, but, stock, they were just fine.
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I had a Bronco II that blew up because of that POS transmission. I had to tow a 2900 lb car (well within its towing capacity) for a few miles and a couple of weeks later the thing starts blowing seals at the input shaft and starts slipping. Given that to rebuild or replace the existing POS was more than what the truck was worth, I just ended up selling it. Its a shame, because I really liked that Bronco. It would get 20-21 mpg on the highway, which wasn't bad since I regularly drove 70-80 miles a day for work.
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Probably because the colorado is an ugly little turd with a crappy engine.
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> Ford should have just left the C3 or C4 behind that motor and forgone the A4LD
I agree, maybe they should have made it HD instead of LD.
> the thing starts blowing seals at the input shaft and starts slipping.
Not enough cooling? I know my automatic lasted 150,000+ in one of mine doing firewood and plowing, but, it had a cooler in front of the radiator. Not sure if that was standard.
To save the Ranger in its current form they should just stick a diesel in the engine options and allow both an automatic and manual option. Though I doubt they have any small engine that could met the new emissions specs.
I agree, 4 cyl, 4x4, 5 speed is a sweet combo. You see requests on CL every once in a while for people looking for them.
I agree, maybe they should have made it HD instead of LD.
> the thing starts blowing seals at the input shaft and starts slipping.
Not enough cooling? I know my automatic lasted 150,000+ in one of mine doing firewood and plowing, but, it had a cooler in front of the radiator. Not sure if that was standard.
To save the Ranger in its current form they should just stick a diesel in the engine options and allow both an automatic and manual option. Though I doubt they have any small engine that could met the new emissions specs.
I agree, 4 cyl, 4x4, 5 speed is a sweet combo. You see requests on CL every once in a while for people looking for them.
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My 3.0 with 4:10 rear gets 20 city. That's all I drive is city. Auto transmission also.
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My brother had one several years ago and it was a pig. It had difficult maintaining speed on the interstate and sucked gas at higher speeds. It was OK if you weren't in any hurry, never hauled anything and didn't hit any hills.
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Today's 2.3L and 4wd wouldn't be a bad combo. I think it would pretty much do in the 3.0L if Ford were to do that though.
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I reported this on the ranger forum after reading it on blue oval news. It's a smart move as it will fill the gap that would be left if they stoped making it after this year. The new world ranger isn't going to be ready to go untill 2012. They should make a 4 cylinder 4x4, the duratec has more power than the lima had when you could get it in a 4x4. I would love to have a little bare bones 4 cylinder 4x4 with manual trans for work and I'm sure a lot of others would as well.
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Don't think they won't... I don't know about the 500-700lbs though.
Getting through current safety/emissions/NVH requirements with that amount (or even ANY) weight drop is near impossible.
Check bottom of page...
http://www2.fordconnection.com/fordc...wenginespc.htm
Getting through current safety/emissions/NVH requirements with that amount (or even ANY) weight drop is near impossible.
Check bottom of page...
http://www2.fordconnection.com/fordc...wenginespc.htm