Then check engine light kept coming on and going off, then going into 'limp mode'. Dependable — This is a good mid-sized truck especially with 4x4. . This step is not so easy. Just yesterday, I cleaned the Throttle Body and it seems to have helped quite a bit on take offs. The cab space is limited, but for a truck the gas mileage is quite good and plenty of space for things in the trunk just not people. Don't tighten the two main bolts.
The interior is cheap, bland and very old, the radio needed swapped becuase the stock one sucked, the vinyl seats are good however, and the layout is very simple. Equipped with the proper knowledge, though, there are practices you can adopt to improve fuel efficiency. Snug the hold down bolt at the distributor but do not tighten completely. Preferably nothing made by Bosch. Previously defeated the heated air intake system, capped vacuum hose, removed heat riser from exhaust manifold, drilled additional shaker holes in the bottom corners of the air filter box and added several in the rear.
There is not a comfortable ride in the rear seays for any length of time so the seats are a waste of space. More often than not, its fuel efficiency has depended on whether it has a 4- or 6-cylinder engine, a manual or automatic transmission and two- or four-wheel drive. This year year 12, I did a major tune up spark plugs, air filter, gas filter, spark plug wires and also started using fuel additives to clean fuel injectors. Fuel injectors, even when clean, wear out. Some people use mid-grade gas in a vehicle that is engineered for regular.
Get that thing outta the way asap. One of the easier parts of theproject. When timing is done, tighten hold down bolt. Rear-end oil often turned into black,thick sludge. When you finished this there are three b … olts too go holding the alternator in place. Also check to see if any fuel is leaking anywhere.
Cold-air intake added 1 week later. Probably doesn't matter about hose placement, but I always mark them just in case. Like does it idle rough at times, or want to cut off? Its old interoir design may not be fancy, but is very well laid out, and easy to clean. The chassis is a very old and outdated design, but that does make it more reliable and keep cost down, and makes it easier to work on, and making parts easy to find. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.
Get some of the electrical wiring out of the way, like the oneheld to the alternator with a little black rubber piece. Another useful thing would be a plug-in unit that shows your split-second gas mileage as well as a lot more which could assist in changing your driving style towards ultimate economy possible. I even had diagnostics run on it and they couldn't find a thing wrong with the engine components. The bulid quailty is good everything is very easy to work on and bulit very solid. None of those changes would do anything at all.
Also, if you can, get someone to check the fuel pressure being sent from the fuel pump. When I say you won't be able to do mods that increase fuel economy, I mean just that. The main way i keep my mpg high is keep the truck light with mainly myself in the truck and nothing in the back unless i need it. The recall began February 26, 2016. What would any of these changes do to smog certification required every two years in Calif? Install your plug wires to the corresponding connection at the distributor clockwise as the firing order indicates. Just felt it was time to update from my 1994 Ranger; which was still running at 210,000 miles on it.
Blind spots are awful though. Replace the stock exhaust system. Nothing probably measurable by either though. Another useful thing would be a plug-in unit that shows your split-second gas mileage as well as a lot more which could assist in changing your driving style towards ultimate economy possible. The recall began January 16, 2018. The alternator is located on the passenger side of engine very nearthe firewall and at the bottom of the engine. If you can get over its small size, and its old design you'll just see how great the truck really is.
The V6 engine delivers more than enough power than you'll ever need. The recall affects the 2011 Ford Ranger, as well as service parts sold to dealerships for the 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2002-2007 Ford E-Series, and 2002-2005 Ford Excursion. There are videos of people driving doing their utmost to save gas. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6 on both types. Oh, and do you have anything aftermarket on there? Four-wheel drive is intended for use in extreme conditions, such as harsh terrain or severe weather.
Worn injectors spray fuel irregularly, resulting in an inefficient burn, robbing the engine of power. Flaw is, 2 seats in the back are for show. Remove any payload being hauled in the Ranger's bed as soon as possible. On the factory unit about 47% of the path is blocked. I am so mad at myself for buying this truck, it has been a pain in the ass and a money pit. Cylinders are numbered from front to rear grille to firewall passenger side: 1-2-3, driver's side: … 4-5-6. Quote: Installed Motorcraft plugs, those listed on the under-hood sticker were not available so used Fords recommended replacement.