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I recently bought a 92 Ford Ranger, 2.3l, 5 speed. This truck was bought simply to use as a backup that would be cheaper on fuel. When I first looked at the truck, it ran and shifted fine. It had/has a check engine light but these trucks are fairly simple to work on so I went ahead and bought...

My 99 Mountaineer RWD 5.0 may have a transmission burning up. I took it to the dealership today and they think the thump I'm getting might be the transmission after all. I just noticed a couple days ago the thump on stop I'm hearing is getting worse and I'm also starting to smell what I can only...

I am in need of a travel trailer to stay in on some land I just bought while our house is built. This will be a one way trip, about 1500 miles from Missouri to Arizona. The camper will never be moved again unless it is sold. I am aware of the weight limits for my Mountaineer. I have a class...

I am looking to get a trailer hitch installed and I am finding two different hitches, both which mount differently, that claim to fit my 99 Mountaineer 5.0, auto, 4 door. Two hitches are this curt hitch and also this one. Do they both fit and what is the difference? Any advantage to...

So I've searched around and got a few good ideas but I want to make sure on something. My 99 Mountaineer 5.0 has been pinging when climbing hills. It sounds like an aluminum can with marbles inside. I can make it do this simply by accellerating hard enough. I first noticed it when trying to...

Will my stock 99 Mountaineer 5.0 automatic 373 gears pull a tandem axle flatbed trailer with 500 gallons of water? Trailer is about 1500lbs, maybe a little less. Water would be about 4000lbs. Poly tank itself is roughly 100-150lbs. Mountaineer may have an extra 100 lbs of weight not...

Been chasing a gremlin for quite some time, the annoying thump when I stop. I finally gave up and took it to the dealership and the master tech said it was either driveline or suspension related. I decided to take it to a transmission shop to find out more on the driveline possibility. The...

Sorry for the lengthy post but I like to get as much detail out as possible. I did google this so I have some information and understanding, but I'm still a bit confused. I'm hoping someone can help me make sense of this before I start spending money. My cel light came on yesterday and I...

I installed some new rotors and ceramic pads on my Mountaineer, front and back. I noticed I was getting a lot of front end brake creaking when letting off the brakes or with only light pressure. I figured they needed to be broke in so I gave it a couple weeks and the noise didn't quit, so I...

I found my pinion gear has three chipped teeth so I'm going to just replace the gears since I was already rebuilding the differential. They don't contact the wear pattern, but the idea of using them after going through all this work isn't sitting well with me. I have 373 gears now. My question...

I know very little about transmissions so keep this in mind. I have a 99 Mountaineer, 5.0, 2WD auto. I have been chasing a thump sound that occurs when I come to a complete stop too fast and when I take off. I have replaced so many parts already. I used some Teflon (XG?) grease from the Ford...

Ok so I've had a wheel wobble problem with both rear tires on my 99 Mountaineer, RWD, auto, 5.0. I noticed the vehicle was swaying side to side in the rear so I jacked it up and let the rear wheels spin and sure enough I could see both rear wheels wobbling, but the driver side was the worst...

What is the part number or type of axle bearings needed for the 99 Mountaineer, RWD, 5.0? I noticed a squeeking today from the rear right tire. It sounds like a bearing and I can't see any other problems. My local parts store is showing two different bearings, one looks like a two piece...

I'm still trying to find the cause of the thumping at take off on my 99 Mountaineer 5.0, auto, 2wd. I am certain the issue is in the drivetrain. I've looked many times and can't find anything loose. None of the bushings look bad enough to cause this. The thump can be felt from the rear...

I have a very loud humming noise coming from behind the front passenger side headlight. At first I thought nothing about it, but it seems to have gotten louder. I can hear it inside the truck now even when the radio is on. I finally got out and popped the hood and I was surprised at how loud...

My 99 Mountaineer RWD, auto, 5.0 has a thump sound from the rear. It only occurs when the car is in gear and I am letting off the brake. It doesn't occur when putting it in gear, just when starting to roll. It never happens once I am moving either. It can be repeated simply by coming to a...

Ok I got my new radiator put on my 99 Mountaineer 5.0. I filled the radiator with coolant and filled the plastic resevoir to the correct level, but for some reason the small hose that connects to the radiator near the cap keeps leaking coolant. The coolant inside the radiator is being forced...

99 Mountaineer 2WD 5.0 automatic I found a bad radiator leak on the passenger side between the plastic tank and metal part of the radiator. Thanks to a thread I found on here I managed to get the radiator out which proved to be the most difficult radiator removal I've had so far...

I just noticed today I have developed a shutter when turning left or right in my 99 Mountaineer. It is worse when turning right. The truck has been down for a few days to replace the oil pan gasket. I got it up and running today for the first time and I noticed when I turn the wheel I feel a...

I had a thread about the oil pan gasket I am in the process of replacing, but it was mixed in with another question so I want to put this up so I am direct. I have my old oil pan gasket out, but I found space is much tighter than I thought so getting the new one back in will be tough. Since...

I am about to change my fuel filter and I have read a few different threads that mention a certain tool is needed. What is the tool called and do I have to use it or has someone gotten theres off before without the tool? I changed the fuel filter on the 97 Explorer I had before but it...

I just went to the dealership and got two more keys cut and programmed for my 99 Mountaineer. So now I have a total of three keys. Well now I am wanting to program a keyless entry remote for the truck, but the problem is when I cycle the key 8 times and end in the run position on the 8th...

Ok well I found another problem on my 99 mountaineer 5.0 that the previous owner neglected to fix. The oil pan gasket is leaking and I do mean leaking badly. It has oil all over the cats and this could result in a fire if the cats got hot enough. I don't like to let something go undone...

I am wanting to replace the plug wires on my 99 Mountaineer 5.0. This is the first vehicle I've owned which needed the heat shields. I have already read many who say to stay away from Bosch wires. Many recommend the Motorcraft and Autolite plug wires. My question is, where can I find the...

I am putting on new balljoints, inner and outer tie rods, brake pads, shocks, and control arms. My problem is on the driver side control arm. I have the new control in place, but I am having trouble getting the caster bolt back through the rear most part of the control arm bushing. There is...