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Don't get discouraged from working on your Ranger. As we get older, it's important to keep those cognitive skills busy- in order to keep those senior moments at bay. I have always changed my own oil, and but that splash guard (I hope I don't open a can of worms here), makes the change...

I failed at getting my iphone up behind it to take a picture of what kind of screws are on the heads- I had no luck. I had a friend come over with a scope on a tube and that is how I got to see it was a Torx. My iphone has a thick case (Otterbox Defender) and that barely squeezed into that...

I need to replace the Glove Box "check" damper (KB3Z-2106200-A) because the nylon thread holding on to the glove box broke. There are only two Torx screws that hold the Check Cannister in (check screw - W502670-S303), but I can't figure how to get anything on the screws to loosen them- the...

After reading some of the frustrations with #4 ignition coil removal/replacement, I noticed that a few members recommend removing the lower fuel line for easier access, and under 303-07 Engine Ignition it says : "Disconnect battery terminals. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01...

My Ranger has 71,000 miles, and now it's time to change the spark plugs. I've read over & over again on what to do, but I have two lingering questions- If I remove the lower fuel line to ease the removal of #4 ignition coil & plug, I need to disconnect the battery.- So...

I need the rubber seal gasket that stays on the body (not the door)- that goes all around where the door closes. Driver's side, front door. I think it's part "Weather-Strip On Body - Ford (EB3Z-4120531-C)." It that's the part, and Stic-o isn't still interested, then I'd be interested Thx.

Thank you- I never knew about a Assenmacher funnel that would work with my Ranger. I bought an Assenmacher funnel (yellow #1042) for my WRX, and it really sped up the time it took for oil changes. I now use my old yellow funnel for my Ranger- but underneath the car- I hold it tightly with...

I had the misfortune of having my rear bumper tapped in a parking lot. Consequently, the right side of the bumper is pushed in, resulting no gap between the bumper and the bed body. QUESTION: is the rear bumper adjustable if I loosen the three bolts from the underside of the bumper from...

I'd use a little caution here- if you camp in an area that is paranoid about law-enforcement, you might be mistaken for being undercover. :cool:

Phil- without you there would be no Ford Ranger in my driveway, which means we wouldn't have had so much fun and adventure over the years. We can't thank you enough for your Ford Company stories- for us car nuts, you've had the dream job we've always wished for. You have shared your...

Is that a front camera I see under the blue oval? I could use that!

I change my air filters often- every 10K- but I live in a dusty desert hot environment. Not long ago there was a shortage of OEM air filters, so I had to go with aftermarket. All aftermarkets worked well, but one - the engine filter was too thick on the top and the canister would not close...

Tony-this is for you- thanks for the picture of the '56 Old's 88- what a beaut. Here is the front end of my our '54 Old's 88- how heavy that front end must have been! No matter, no one talked about getting good gas mileage back then.

Back in the day my Dad bought Oldsmobile's- there were five kids at the time of this photo, 1954. The kids traveled in the back seat, and we felt safe holding on to an single upholstered strap- it went across the entire length of the back of the front seat. With so many kids, we hoped for a...

Since I read your post, and since you found that screw by the gas pedal, I went looking for where it could have come from- I hope I find it soon....

My coolant was a crisp clean translucent yellow when new, and over time it has darkened. I have only touched up coolant loss with OEM Motorcraft 50/50 coolant, which kept the original tint, but now the color has darkened. I am not having any overheating problems. I have almost 50,000 on the...

Greg- You did a great job with your Tacoma report- I'm so appreciative that you haven't forgotten your Ranger forever buddies. That report must have taken quite awhile to put together. I have always bought Asian imports- because I found they can handle the heat here better in the...

Thanks Phil- once diagnosed by the dealer, I tried to research information on the politics of the EGR, and it seemed most of the articles dealt with EGR's with diesel engines. And thanks, I had no idea that EGR's with gas engines went all the way back to the 1970's. Would there have been...

After a 3 day stint at the dealer, my Ranger is home. It turns out the Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor was faulty. I did not realize EGR systems were installed on GAS engines, for it's more common on diesel engines- like with our cousin Rangers in Australia. In any event, the EBPS sensor was...

The bottom line what to do should be based on, "Whatever it was hit right in my line of sight." If it's in your line of sight, you have to replace the windshield- otherwise any patch could create wave distortion; light reflection; sight interference; and what not. Any of those could generate a...