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    Will Newer 4.0 engine fit in a 2nd Gen?

    Hello everyone, I still have my 97 explorer sport thats been sitting for years. It has an RWD X code 4.0 ohv and a Automatic transmission with 169k miles. Haven't done anything yet it but i am pretty sure it needs a overhaul engine and tranny rebuild It has developed a rear main seal leak...
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    Compatible motors for ‘04 Sport Trac

    Does anyone now if a 2004 Sport Trac automatic 4 WD 4.0 vin k can take a 2009 Ranger V6 2wd 4.0 s/n 9J1P9701 manufacture date 14 SEP 09 on the back rear it also has SOHC on it. I ask about this specific motor as I have a friend who has one and is willing to part with it for a very reasonable price
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    Explorer suspension

    i need help could i use ford ranger suspension parts on my 2000 ford explorer 2wd i was planning on lifting I tightened the torsion key sits high has a squat doesn’t look bad at all but it rides like **** and it doesnt feel safe anymore i feel like itll flip easily heard a few stories on that...
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    Need help with 94 2.3 ranger

    My buddy and I rebuilt the motor and reconnected everything but one wire that we can figure out were it goes. The truck won't start and it turns over fine and has fuel but doesn't have spark. Does anyone know we're the connector that has two wires coming from it goes? One wire is black with a...
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    98 Ranger Lift/Break Upgrades

    I have a '98 Ranger 2WD. I recently got my truck lifted at 4wheelparts and got the Fabtech 5.5" spindle lift with coils, shocks, upper control arms & ball joints, as well as the add a leaf and block for the rear. I also got BFG's All terrain 31" tires and upgraded the wheels to 16x8 from the...
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    03 ranger 3.0 miss under acceleration.

    hi. my truck runs pretty well considering it has 185k. it has a rough idle, which may or may not contribute to this problem: it accelerates fine until it warms up, then if i step on it to pass someone or merge onto the interstate, it falls on its face somewhere between 3 and 4000 rpms. it does...
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    93 Ranger 2.3L Voltage PROBLEM

    So, I posted before about my alternator bolts. I was able to remove the entire bracket, and get a buddy to drill and tap the 2 bolts I snapped off. I went to Lowes and found some replacement bolts (no auto parts store had anything) and I put everything back together. I have a new battery...
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    power steering

    The high pressure hose went out. I haven't replaced it yet but now it doesn't make the whining noise any more and the steering is hard. Will this effect the steering gear box soon or no? Oh yeah, 1996 ranger with a 4 banger.
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    Mystery fluid 2000 ranger

    So I have a 2000 ranger and suddenly cant get it into gear. When i popped the hood I found some fluid splattered on the inside of the hood, all over the power steering fluid cover (filling the top inside of it), all over the black plastic knob marked pp-gf30 and over some hoses and what not. I...
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    2000 Ranger Speedo Issue

    Hi Forum. My issue is the speedometer on my Ranger is intermittent on then off. I replaced the sending unit in the rear axle, checked for bad connections, isolated the RABS module, spent $400 at the shop. Shop guy says the GEM may be the issue. My ranger is a dead simple 4x2, manual. No other...
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    12V Power Outlet Not Working

    The 12V power outlet located in the radio bezel of my 2002 Ranger XLT has quit working. I have replaced the in-dash unit and checked all the fuses I can find. No luck. Any ideas?
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    5r55e 2 sensors on top of tranny

    I have a 97 mazda b4000 and replacing the tranny from an explorer. It all fits except the mazda tranny has 2 sensors on the top with 2 leads each. I can use you help in identifying what they are for . Here are some numbers that may help Original tranny p97GT-7006BBR Replacement tranny is...
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    94 Ranger rear diff? Help!

    Ok so I tried sifting through the site to find what I need, because I'm sure it's on here, however I've come up dry. Here is the deal. New to me truck. Looks like the maint has been immaculate, it's sat for about 5 mo. on a dealer lot so when I get in and drive it and it shifts late and hard...
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    A4LD no computer lock up until 50 mph

    Hey, I'm a new member. I saw some of the older posts and thought some of you might have some ideas. I have a long bed 1991 Ranger Custom 3.0L MFI. EEC-IV. A4LD 2 solenoid automatic. Low miles 80,000 but old. It quit locking the torque converter up at lower speeds. It waits until ~50...
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