DIY repair ford ranger

In detail: do-it-yourself repair for a Ford Ranger from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The first year the car was serviced by an authorized dealer. Ford commercial vehicles have a one-year warranty, so it didn't take long. During this time, only the oils were changed and routine inspections were carried out. After the warranty, the car went to service in the "club pick-up services".

This is what the output of the breathers looks like. All units (both axle gearboxes, gearboxes and manual transmissions are equipped with specialized fittings and they are all connected into a single air line, which ends under the hood with such a "sports" filter.

Here it is necessary to clarify a little: the steering tip, during a trip to Altai, in some strange way lost the thread on the tip and the nut was held only by means of a cotter pin. Nevertheless, in this form, we calmly returned home and for a long time looked for the cause of the strange sound. During this time, the bore hole in the steering knuckle was finally broken and had to change the steering knuckle assembly. It's a shame, but considering what roads we've seen enough in Altai, it may not be the worst option.

Replacing the rear right wheel stud

Intercooler replacement was forced. He could not cope with the Vologda ice and was perforated. It can be attributed to an unfortunate location, or it can be attributed to "no luck with the owner"

This is what a wheel looks like, which independently gained freedom at full speed. On the disc there are traces of cutting hairpins. Conclusion - put MT rubber, if you please check the tightening of the nuts more often.

Cleaning the boost pressure sensor

Surprisingly, the native oil that Ford recommends is not suitable for Ford engines. From it, such a deposit appears on the sensors and they are no longer able to function correctly. Changing the oil on the Mobil Delvac 1 truck solved the problem at its root.

Video (click to play).

Complete replacement of brake fluid

Whether because of the design of the two-piston front brake caliper, or because of our reagents, the rubber bands of the brake cylinders were “eaten away” and the cylinders began to sour. A penny repair kit and a little labor and support are back in service. Provided that the procedure had to be done for both the right and left sides, then the trend takes place.

Installation of reinforced torsion bars

There were no problems with the suspension, but by this run I had already seen enough of other people's broken springs and mentally matured for 33 wheels. Therefore the IronMan kit was installed without any regrets.

In fact, the replacement of timing belts is regulated at a mileage of 120 t.km., but somehow I got used to doing everything in advance and not bringing it to the last. Therefore, we change ahead of time, especially the responsible node. In addition, the replacement work is not difficult and not expensive.

93000
Replacing the right low beam bulb H4

That's all. It is a lot or a little, expensive or cheap - it's up to you to judge. The cost of the work was deliberately not given, since, firstly, in each region it has its own, and secondly, almost all of this can be done by yourself, if you have free time and a convenient garage.

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the native cooler is not plastic, it is made of candy foil.

About tuning it is long, a lot and separately 🙂

new - tuning from either evo or wrx - 4800r

Edited at 2013-02-06 03:15 pm (UTC)

In principle, normal. A scrupulous and punctual person is immediately visible. Let's see what happens next 🙂

I fix my 12-year-old man 2-3 times a year. Little things, not expensive, but constantly annoying. Everything would be fine if there was more time and some of the problems he himself eliminated.

Quite excellent! But I, perhaps, will not write such a list)))) I will beat off all Mazda clients))

What is bipod adjustment? There is just a piece of iron, maybe it meant the steering gear?

By the way, what kind of oil, full name and viscosity what? Did the USR stop getting dirty after that? (this is for the future)

I am now pouring Castrol 5W30 A1, it seems like nothing, only I don't have the USR.

About the timing, it is correct that you change it in advance, my father has the same Ranger born in 08.

so he lives in the taiga and does not see anyone at the dealer, and to the dealer 1000 km in one direction, in general, he dashed off 100 thousand km in a year. Can you imagine how many runs in a month?
Well, it was spring thaw and it was necessary to go to buy and change the timing and there was no road to the big world.

and here is a miracle with a run of 125 thousand, just in the direction of the store for a replacement kit, and a miracle happened, the strap broke.

that in the end all the valves, the camshaft, the work of the dealer for 90 tr.

why delayed? Yes, they just got used to the Japanese in their Siberia, that if a replacement is written on the belt at 100 thousand, then at 140-150 it leaves .. and here they burned themselves.
now also 80 and nini.
by the way his father's Ford runs to this day. 3 or 4 times changed the front drive. but everything is fine, a hardy car, we have good asphalt if it runs 5 thousand kilometers ..

The first year the car was serviced by an authorized dealer. Ford commercial vehicles have a one-year warranty, so it didn't take long. During this time, only the oils were changed and routine inspections were carried out. After the guarantee, the car went to service in the "club pick-up services". So a few numbers:

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Ford did not experiment with all-wheel drive. The Ranger has a simple hardwired front axle without a center differential. Compared to competitors, the Ford Ranger suspension works worse, but the geometric cross-country ability is better - thanks to the small overhangs and high ground clearance.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Japanese construction is synonymous with high quality. But can a model made in Thailand boast durability? The big picture isn't bad, but there are a few downsides to be aware of when choosing a Ford Ranger.

First, there is corrosion that attacks the frame and body (especially at the rear of the cab). However, pickups of other brands cannot boast of its absence. It just needs a thorough inspection and possibly a solid corrosion protection.

Springs often creak in motion, but more often this is due to pollution.The steering, unlike most competitors, uses a simple mechanism instead of a helical gear rack. Because of this, control accuracy suffers, but the solution itself is more reliable. The gearbox is robust but uses an intermediate arm.

The engines are not a problem, and surprisingly, the additional units, too, such as a turbocharger and a dual-mass flywheel. The motors have aluminum heads and cast iron blocks.

More often than not, the gearbox brings trouble. On copies before 2009, the clutch quickly burns out. Don't rely on just a clutch replacement. Ford also recommends installing new first and second gears. Comprehensive repairs in an official service will be very expensive. However, in terms of labor intensity, the process is simple. The longitudinally positioned gearbox is easy to remove and disassemble. You can cut costs by keeping the old gears, and replacing the clutch and dual-mass flywheel with cheaper counterparts. As a consolation, it can be added that the malfunction does not occur in all machines, but only in those that are subjected to intensive use, for example, towing heavy trailers.

Unfortunately, this is not the only design flaw in the transmission. The shafts have large axial clearances, which leads to knocking out of the fifth gear - it is also necessary to replace the gear. This ailment was subsequently eliminated in the production process. Another problem is gear skipping on the rise. Here, in turn, the external gearshift mechanism is to blame. One final note is knocks and squeaks from the transfer case. In this case, it is necessary to replace one of the transfer case guide bushings.

The only electrical drawback is dampness in the towbar module under the tail lamp. The replacement cost reaches $ 200.

Model history

The name Ranger appeared in the Ford dictionary in 1965. It meant a well-equipped F-150 pickup truck. As a standalone model, the Ford Ranger made its US debut in 1983. But the American pickup has nothing to do with the European pickup. The Ranger, created in collaboration with Mazda, hit the market in 1999. After the renovation in 2004, an interesting solution was applied: the one-and-a-half cab was deprived of the central pillar between the swing doors, which facilitated boarding and disembarking. The same scheme was used in the next generation pickup truck. Apart from significant design changes in 2011, the Ford Ranger did not receive any further significant upgrades.

The VIN number is located on the frame near the front right wheel and is also stamped on the nameplate.

1-3 - country of origin (WFO - Ford Werke GmbH, Germany);

4 - safety equipment (B - only belts, L - 2 airbags, U - 4 airbags);

5 - place of production (M - Thailand);

6 - body type (F - double cab with a body, B - ordinary cab with a body);

7 - permissible total weight (E - 2722-3175 kg);

8 - engine type (1 - diesel 2.5 l, 9 - diesel, 3.0 l);

9 - control number (0-9 or X);

10 - year of issue (7 - 2007);

11 - designation of the manufacturer's plant (B - Auto Alliance Thailand);

The steering system uses an intermediate support (1), the cost of which in the official service is about $ 400.

Problems with starting a cold engine in the cold? Cause could be ... (2) screw in fuel line. Replacing the filter together with the official will cost $ 70.

Repairing the box (3) can be very costly. In addition, other malfunctions may occur.

So should you be afraid of the Ford Ranger? When you find out the cost of repairing a gearbox, or think about corrosion of the body and frame, then certain fears, of course, arise. But the problems described were not widespread, and were eliminated after restyling. Corrosion is more or less common in other pickup trucks. The reliability of the engine deserves special attention. But the chassis can be a little upsetting. The updated model attracts with an interesting design. As for everyday practicality.The front is quite comfortable, and the back is quite cramped. The suspension is stiff and the brakes are not effective enough. The engine does not delight with dynamics, but it pulls well from the bottom.

One of the specializations of our stations is high-quality Ford Ranger repairs. Our auto repair shops have a dedicated Ford Ranger repair tool. Consumables, oils and fluids are available for routine maintenance. Within a couple of hours, from the main warehouse, we will bring any spare parts for the Ford Ranger repair.

Before starting the repair of the Ford Ranger, we will make free diagnostics suspension, engine or electrics (free diagnostics in case of repair at our service stations). We do not recommend doing your own Ford Ranger repairs. Everyone must do their job. You need to entrust the repair of your car to those who do it every day.

Ford Ranger repair cost:

It is recommended to carry out routine maintenance and maintenance of the Ford Ranger every 7-10 thousand km. mileage. This necessarily includes changing the engine oil, oil filter, air filter and cabin filter. When carrying out scheduled work, we will make free diagnostics of all vehicle components and draw up a list of recommendations.

Every 60 thousand km. mileage, we recommend changing the timing belt with rollers, and if the motor is chain, then it is better to replace the chain every 120 thousand km. It is better to replace the candles every 40 thousand kilometers on gasoline engines and 100 thousand kilometers. mileage on a diesel engine. On Ford Ranger models with adaptive throttle, it is recommended to clean and adapt the throttle every 60,000 km.

The most famous Ford Ranger problems and malfunctions:
- acidification of the caliper pistons with subsequent uneven wear of pads and discs;
- unsuccessful design of the fuel filter - the car jerks, stalls, troit;
- creak in the car interior due to low-quality plastic - gluing with anti-creak material;
- a problem with the box - early failure of bearings and primary shaft oil seals;
- in standard cooling radiators, leak at the junction with the side part;
- tight steering wheel - a problem with the power steering of the car - a bulkhead or replacement, according to the result of diagnostics.

The degree of wear of the Ford Ranger hub bearing can only be determined by diagnosis.

Warranty for all Ford Ranger repair work - 6 months.

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In addition to the emblem, they differ in some body parts and approaches to the configuration. In addition, at one time, Mazda had dollar prices, and Ford went for euros. So it is not surprising that there is still more Mazda in the secondary market, especially since it came to us a little earlier.

STUNNY HORSES
It should be clarified right away that the Ford Ranger, bought in dealerships before the end of 2006, was offered with a single 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine (109 hp). In 2007, the updated model received a new turbodiesel with a common rail direct injection system. Its capacity is already 143 liters. With. As for the Ranger from America, other motors were installed on them, but it is impossible to confuse our "Thai" and the overseas "cowboy". Their appearance is different.

Structurally, the diesel engine of pre-styling copies is simple, like the thoughts of a tractor driver. Of course, bad diesel fuel can kill any engine, but this unit is not noticed in pain. For its long life, it is necessary to regularly change the oil and all filters, and for trouble-free starts - glow plugs. And, of course, do not forget that such low-volume motors do not tolerate operation at high speeds with a large load. Yes, and one more thing: before buying a pickup with such an engine, it’s a good idea to imagine its acceleration dynamics. One hundred kilometers per hour are typed in an exhausting 23.1 seconds. So even the old "Zhiguli" will leave him to the point.

Common rail engines have shown themselves to be somewhat more capricious to fuel and frost, but problems with them are rare.Although, maybe the point here is that they are still quite young. But the difference in power and torque is, of course, obvious.

IT'S BAD TO LIVE WITHOUT "AUTOMATIC"
Automatic gearboxes were installed only on overseas copies. With us, everything was limited to five-speed mechanics. Four-wheel drive (only such modifications were sold in Russia) is implemented according to the classic part-time 4WD scheme. That is, the 4x4 mode can only be used on slippery surfaces. Of course, the transfer case is equipped with a reduction gear. There is also a button for connecting the front hubs (RFW), located to the left of the steering wheel. Also, most copies have a limited slip differential in the rear axle.

Common rail engines have shown themselves to be somewhat more capricious to fuel and frost, but problems with them are rare. Although, maybe the point here is that they are still quite young. But the difference in power and torque is, of course, obvious.

There are no serious problems with the transmission. Only the current oil seals of the front gearbox were included in the statistics of services. The oil seal of the right drive is leaking more often. It happens that the crosspieces die prematurely. However, if the crosspieces are injected at each MOT, then they will not be demolished.

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With the chassis, where the front torsion bar suspension, and the rear springs, the problems are commonplace. But their main reason lies in the peculiarities of the operation. Shock absorbers can leak in less than 50 thousand km. Hub bearings are also not among the long-lived. Otherwise, everything is very tenacious. But the broken leaf springs were observed - and not only in vehicles carrying heavy loads.

I'm thinking of buying myself this car. I would like to hear feedback. Thank you.

You will learn everything about pickups, well, or almost everything.

For me Ranger N1 after L200

Tan, second-hand. There will not be enough money for a new one, there will be many other costs.
I need a dog carrier

"Dvenashki" is clearly not enough.
By the way, if suddenly someone is selling from someone, I'm ready to consider it.

quote: Originally posted by Dmitry 76:
You will learn everything about pickups, well, or almost everything.

Thanks!
And the link does not work

quote: Originally posted by Matilda:

By the way, if suddenly someone is selling from someone, I'm ready to consider it.

I was 2 months late)) An acquaintance sold and bought in a new configuration))
quote: Originally posted by Matilda:

Tan, second-hand. There will not be enough money for a new one, there will be many other costs.

Then I vote for!)))
Take it)) Three friends ride on them .. only one had problems, and even then rather with a dealer than with an auto))

Crap. as always.
I’ll look, maybe I’ll get lucky.

quote: Originally posted by Matilda:

I’ll look, maybe I’ll get lucky.

still Mazda BT-50)) the same but in profile))

Yeah, I have a magazine here. I teach materiel

quote: Originally posted by shishiga:

still Mazda BT-50)) the same but in profile))

then B2500

Ranger and B2500 seem to be the same car, but looking through the ads on Auto. It seemed to me that Fords are cheaper under the same conditions. I would take a Ford in such hands.

Ford is a good car, but in terms of reliability it is inferior to Hilax and L-200
the main sore spot is, of course, the CV joints, they fly during operation on bad roads only on the way
well, of course, it's better not to drive with all-wheel drive
and so far away from weak points there are few
the electrics are reliable, the fuel is also more or less

diesel will take?
monitor fuel quality

quote: Thanks!
And the link does not work
Try this and then the forum and there you will find the owners of all brands of pickups

[QUOTE] Originally posted by rexfox:

the main sore spot is, of course, the CV joints, they fly during operation on bad roads only on the way

Where does this information come from?
I practically did not see such breakdowns (anthers tear, but very rarely)

You have met with a different motor.

Just do not listen to dealers - Synthetic oil and every 10,000 km (the turbine will live), the oil change in the transmission (if new after 10,000 km, after 40-60 t.km) the rear axle will live. On Mazda it was registered in the TO (rear axles were falling) Ford does not do it and the car is the same. You can do this from dealers on request for maintenance (they will only be happy)
For these reasons, there may be problems after buying a used

The policy of factories (all) has recently been an increase in service mileage. With this approach, the engines and assemblies will not walk calmly as before 400,000 km Plants do not give a damn - a guarantee of 100,000 km.
Ford is very different in this - Motor oil 5/30 (semi-synthetics-rubbish) was specially adjusted for low maintenance cost, units - the entire service life. After running 100,000, the Focuses begin to work like sewing machines.
The weak point of any turbine is the shaft seals. Since diesels are soot-forming, a rare oil change leads to wear of oil seals with small solid particles. When buying a used, REMOVE THE MANIFOLD FROM THE TURBINE TO THE INLET MANIFOLD and check for the presence of ENGINE OIL in it.
GOOD LUCK!

quote: Originally posted by rexfox:

but in terms of reliability it is inferior to that of Haylax and L-200

L-200 hubs are a super reliable device)) and cost a penny))))) Yes ?!

L-200 against Mazda or Ranger as they say among the people "A pitiful likeness of the left hand."

quote: Originally posted by gray-haired:
L-200 against Mazda or Ranger as they say among the people "A pitiful likeness of the left hand."

for comfort yes
but in terms of performance, I would argue

quote: Originally posted by gray-haired:

You have met with a different motor.

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no, I have not met
I just didn’t know that they were only diesel

quote: Originally posted by gray-haired:
L-200 against Mazda or Ranger as they say among the people "A pitiful likeness of the left hand."

Here you go . another "sower of competence" flashed. I secured the "support of the people", I picked up the words "knockout". and uye..bal with force and "as an adult." What to do if there is gray hair in the brain, and "a pathetic likeness of the left hand" immediately in the post. But the man was late with the appeal

... and sold L200s three times more than Mazda and Ford combined.

I'm happy for them. And the conversation was not about selling. Ha the classics sold more.

I remember carrying my friends bought it years ago.
Something brought them there on Leninsky Prospect, they seemed to collide with the Volga. The body has moved off the frame. In short, the insurance company wrote off the car. That's so sad.

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Listen, not only with diesel, I really haven't seen it with my own eyes, but the announcements say that they are gasoline. I would of course take a diesel engine.

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