r/fordranger

As seen in Ohio

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Found this Ford Ranger on FB Marketplace they're asking $2,700 for it has 260,934 miles it was used as a work truck has dents on both sides (its a work truck after all(I don't mind fixing it up in order to make it how I want it)) THE REAL PROBLEM... it has the PATS system active, he said that one day it activated and hasn't been able to make it work, according to him after talking through messages he put a scanner and said "I’m going to be honest with you, I put the scanner in it and it told me that the key may be deprogrammed or it may be where the key comes in" I looked online and I have to see what code is it as afar as I know any advice would be appreciated.

If i offer 800 and he says 1000 i am thinking about getting it. A SEMI fuel efficient truck to get me through the winter. Wish it was manual but this seems nice enough for a grand. What does everyone else think?

2008, newer engine & transmission, 90k miles, 4x4, 4.0 V6, new tires. Rough around the edges but super excited for this project. Any wheel recommendations? Must-have mods?

Broke out the red paint, bet “she” sees the f’n trailer ball next time… License plate has a huge gouge in it from last time.

At least it runs, it requires some love but it'll be fine after being a mountain worker

I’m looking into potentially getting a third gen ranger. I previously had a civic and nearly bought a cherokee (XJ), but I thought something like a ranger or ZJ would be a good middle ground between fun and practicality (the bed would also be convenient for moving larger stuff). For a V6, should I prioritize a manual transmission or 4WD if I have to sacrifice one to have the other?

Right now I live in an area that doesn’t get crazy snow (EDIT: Northwest Indiana) but if the truck stays with me long enough it’ll probably end up back in Montana. I love the idea of having a manual one, but is it worth it if I can only find a manual in 2WD, or should I go with an auto 4WD?

It was a close one boys. My '08 had multiple blades with cracks near the blade root all the way to the trailing edge. Basically driving a grenade around.

Anyhow, I got a Motorcraft fan and a new clutch and belt in the old girl. Thanks to you guys posting your fans here I thought to check mine!

Except I don’t have a 3d printer.

Its not oil and doesnt taste like coolant, and the AC evaporator is above that area.

Just got a 2001 xlt V6 3.0 4x4 about 2 weeks ago.

The truck needed some work done so a friend of mine sent over one of their mechanics. He replaced the spark plugs, oxygen sensors, and the fuel filter. And he’s going to be back in a few days to check up on it again, as the check engine light still flashes when I hit 40mph.

He charged me $500. The truck does feel significantly better when driving but I don’t know too much about repair costs. I just wanted to make sure this is a fair price?

(I do plan on learning more DIY stuff as I go, but I am a complete newbie as of right now)

Does anyone know why my transmission is jumping like this?