kingmetal
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- 2004 Ranger XLT 4.0L V6
A friend of mine is looking for a vehicle and I suggested a 2nd Gen Explorer, because they're cheap an in abundance in the PNW, and because I love my 04 Ranger. She loves this idea, so it seems like a no-brainer, except I figured I'd look into the old Timing Chain Rattle issue that my 04 supposedly isn't as prone to.
Well, that's the problem with the internet, right? If I read forums, it looks like EVERYONE has their timing chains fail. She's going to be buying a $2200 vehicle, so having a $1500+ repair come up in 10,000 or so miles doesn't sound very good - so I'm wondering: is the problem with these motors bad enough to avoid them altogether? I hope not, because I love the 4.0 SOHC. Plus, now I'm getting paranoid about my own motor!
Used cars are used cars - buyer beware! I'm just trying to help her make a good decision.
Anything else I should know when shopping for a 2G? So far, the Sport seems to be the favorite. Seeing lots of them in the 1998-2001 model years that seem affordable - plus nearly all of them have 4WD up here, which she doesn't need, but at least it's part-time so she'll get some benefit in the wet.
Thanks y'all! Happy to have found this forum, since there's a wealth of information for my Ranger.
Well, that's the problem with the internet, right? If I read forums, it looks like EVERYONE has their timing chains fail. She's going to be buying a $2200 vehicle, so having a $1500+ repair come up in 10,000 or so miles doesn't sound very good - so I'm wondering: is the problem with these motors bad enough to avoid them altogether? I hope not, because I love the 4.0 SOHC. Plus, now I'm getting paranoid about my own motor!
Used cars are used cars - buyer beware! I'm just trying to help her make a good decision.
Anything else I should know when shopping for a 2G? So far, the Sport seems to be the favorite. Seeing lots of them in the 1998-2001 model years that seem affordable - plus nearly all of them have 4WD up here, which she doesn't need, but at least it's part-time so she'll get some benefit in the wet.
Thanks y'all! Happy to have found this forum, since there's a wealth of information for my Ranger.