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I'm getting a Check Engine Light with a P1443 on my '96 Ranger. I'vre replaced the vacuum lines from the manifold to the carbon canister, andalso replaced the purge flow sensor. I reset the CEL, and away I went. 30 miles later, the CEL came on again. What else could it be? Could it be the...

what is a PATS unit? someone mentioned it on RPS, but i don't know what it is. do i need to switch it ou as well?

I own a 2003 Ranger 4.0 4X4. I am wanting to swap a tilt steering column for my not-tilt column. I think everything is pretty straightforward, except I'm a little unsure of the ignition cylinder. I want to keep the same key to my truck after switching columns. Can I just switch-out...

can someone give me the correct part number? looks like i can get one off of ebay for pretty cheap ($100 shipped). thanks, ac.

Hello all. I need a little more room behind my steering wheel. I have considered replacing the seats, but after looking over my interior...I think adding tilt steering is the best solution. I just need a couple more inches under the steering wheel. My question is this: What is the easiest way...

I have a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 4x4 Ext. Cab Pickup. I am 6'4" tall, and feel like I am sitting about 1" - 2" too high in my truck. My seats are not power anything. Basically, the seat goes forward or backward, and reclines. I want to lower my seat about 2". What is the best course of action for...

Well, I went to Sears and had new tires put on my 2003 Ranger Edge 4X4. I chose the 265/70/16's in a Bridgestone Dueler APT IV. I was leaning toward the BFG Rugged Trail T/A, but the salesman told me the Bridgestone's were a lot better tire. Now, I'm a little worried. After reading some reviews...

Well, I need to replace the bearings in my truck. I found a kit and received it today. The bearings are all made by Nachi and Koyo (made in Japan). My tranny mechanic doesn't want to put anything in that's not American made. Does anyone out there have any experience with these bearings...

great link jon. exactly what i was looking for. thank you.

I have been listening to a squeeling/chirping noise in the front of my engine for a few months now. I can't take it anymore. If I have to listen to this thing squeel much longer, I am going to lose my mind. I looked under the hood to try and find the source of the problem (on several...

It is a 4x4. Looks like it is a Mazda R1 Transmission. Indicated by the M on the door. I've included a photo of the door sticker for good measure. Thanks for the help. AC.

I own a 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 with a standard transmission (154,000 miles). I recently had a local shop install a new clutch for me. While they were in there, they found that a needle bearing had torn-up the end of the mainshaft in my transmission. So, they replaced the mainshaft and all was...

I own a 96 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 4x4. I recently started having clutch problems. I was getting a soft clutch, and then it wouldn't shift into gear. Checked the brake fluid and it was low. Filled that up, but no luck. Took her to the shop, and bad quickly turned to worse. Mechanic got everything...

hey tbars. thanks for the input. i did ask about the mpg. he swears it gets 19/20 religiously. he seems like a pretty honest guy...retired vietnam vet. there's a spot of rust about 6" round just to the right of the rear bumper on the passenger side. i didn't crawl under it yet. anything i...

Hello everyone. After reading through some posts, it looks like I'm in the right place. I am considering buying a 1995 Ford Ranger XLT, but I am having some reservations because of a few problems it has. I was wondering if someone out there could look over the problems, and give me some sound...