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I was thinking of buying a used B4000(or Ranger) 4X4 auto with good frame and TC. One way to make up for the gas guzzling would be to use a small stock 8. It would make up for that little bit of power it should have got out of the 4ltr, and offer 8 -10 additional HP for that extra...

On my 2006 Ranger,3ltr,auto(R55 I think),2X4,160K I get a floor pan rumble that starts at 60-62 MPH/2100rpm and gets worse the faster I go. UV joint was replaced at 110km, no shimmy in front end. I may have a slight use in my passenger tie rod, but the steering is calm. I'm thinking of...

Looking for towing a small camper, but not the canvas sided ones, all solid sides. Can anyone tell me what a Y classification in digit 4 represents. VIN aside, my truck has the Payload Package 2 and automatic trans(I thinks it's the R55, can't remember) with cooler options and is 3ltr. It...

Manufacturing defect. Caused by dissimilar metals in contact and aggravated by exposure to road chemicals(especially salt in northern states). The snap ring is steel and the trans case is aluminum. Over time one gets eaten away and ring pops out of groove. The typical garage fix here up north is...

I don't think this is much help, but on a rebuilt Comanche standard tranny I had done, it was tight synchronizers that caused grinding gears on mine. I had to double shift to get it to go in.

I brought it to the shop he suggested and they fixed it with no problem. Cost me 250 including the tow and a new snap ring, which i figure was pretty good. I would guess the heat shields needed to be removed. (I was ready to crawl under it in my driveway and change it, but my wife reminded me I...

I'd say so, it dropped to -24 that day. But I did a call to a transmission shop and happened to get to talk to a retired old timer. When I explained everything he said he did a lot of the 5R and 4R with that same problem. He said it's the groove in the servo tube. The "C" ring and the tube...

2006 Ranger, 3ltr, Mileage 150K. Oil&filter changed at 105K. Oil is seeping out the front servo aperture (nearest bell housing). #904 at the following site: http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/mm5/graphics/Catalog-pdf/A4LD.pdf The snap ring end is protruding. Can anyone tell me why cap...

Just looking at the front axle on the 2003 4Ltr Mazda B4000 4X4 Standard, and wondering if putting locking hubs on it would improve the horrendous gas mileage for these vehicles. Years ago I did that on my Jeep Wagoneer because it was designed to free wheel the front drive train up to the T...

Since I bought my new 3ltr 2006 Ranger Auto, it always shifted to the 3rd gear when cold. Now I'm talking around -20 celsius, no problem. This winter it doesn't seem to want to third gear shift until warmed up. I went onto the highway this morning right from a friend's place 1/4 mile away, tried...

I'm building a deep keel trailer for my sailboat which weighs in at 3500lbs. The trailer I would guess would be 500 +-, but I can't tell right now. I have two options for a drop axle tandem w/ brakes. I could go 2500lbs each, or, 3500lbs each, which I was happy to learn were the same...

Can I swap out a 3litre to a new 4, and upgrade my tranny for a new one known to be tougher for towing?. What would a dealer charge for this? Could it handle 4000lbs towing?. Thanks

Can I swap out my 3 litre auto for a beefier 4litre and new towing tranny? I need to pull 4500lbs quite a distance. It already has a towing package and payload II, and it does OK with 2500-3000lbs because I've been doing it since new hauling crushed stone and rock powder. I like the...

Anyone know the fuse number of the brake light fuse on 2006 ranger?. Thanks.

I have a Ranger 2006 3ltr auto, payload pack II, w/trailer package. I have hauled 2 cords of wood at a time(in the box) with this truck, 16 cords a year since new w/air shocks. Truck doesn't seem to mind this at 70Khr. Runs like a dream. I have a 3500 lb hitch. I need to make one trip with...

This is the second time I had a QS3600 oil filter removed from my 06 Ranger 3 litre with an empty and dry main cavity after 5000 miles. I didn't think much of it the first time around as I change oil frequently and use a Fram. Then I forgot about it and bought another QS3600. This time...

Just one caution I would like to make for owner coolant changes. The block thermostat is activated on hot coolant, not the air temperature within the block channels. If you manage to get all the water out of the block and the thermostat is cold, and you run the engine to hot, then heat...

Blaaaaaaat "contestant is wrong, you lose 500 points". The first thing you do is "CHECK FUSES". Ford in it's wisdom decided to group incompatible components onto one fuse. ie: heating circuits with conventional. (Ref: Fuse #41, 2006 Rangers). In the 2006 the tran codes you...

Since i'm already a member on a Ford Forum, I was wondering if I could ask a question concerning the Raptor. Is the 4X4 raptor available in the XL LB version?. Actually it would even look better in this style without the "mommie" back seat. Thanx Andy

I was trying to post this in the technician tips but we're not allowed. There should be a solution forum for follow up. Please transfer this if there is one. My classic symptoms "O/D: flashing, limp home mode,no 1st gear, SES" with engine rough idle, turned out to be overheating component on...

If asked how much would I be willing to pay for diagnostic work, since it's electrical and could take time, what do you answer?. Not knowing how to answer a question like this I say, "What is the reasonable timeline that Ford expects you to provide for this area of my truck". If I say...

KPSquared: My 06 ranger 3l LB auto, is a farm truck and it does the job. Every season I carry 2 cords firewood a trip until I get 20 cords, and that's where I can get the wood which could be 25miles. I can hook the trailer on for an extra cord and I'm sure it could take it. It had 300 miles on...

Would restricted flow through a filter throw an error code on my Ranger.? My filter sits to the rear a little so when I take it off I usually get some spill out. When I took it off to change it the central cavity was clean, but it was bottom heavy with sediment because it was heavier than...

Thanks everyone. Guess it's no big deal. Andy

My 06 ranger LB sits 1/2in lower on driver side on level ground measured from inside box well to tire tread. First thing that came to mind was a broken spring, but they seem to be ok. Next is weak spring, but that seems premature too. Nothing loaded on one side either. I sport Payload...