I have joined the 100k miles club

[OrangeStreak]

Definitely drive the hell out of my ranger. Unfortunately not trouble free I’ll list below:

upgrades:
- aftermarket engine cover
- NGK spark plugs
- Turbosmart BOV
- Oil catch can
- bully dog 91 tune

cosmetic upgrades:
- “FORD” grill from Ford themselves. Says ranger on top too
- Rear diff cover
- side step rails
- Light bar
- LED lights on top
- weather tech bug deflector
- weather tech rain guards on windows
- one size bigger tires
- weather tech floor mats


issues:
- water in spark plugs. Hence why I bought the cover and such
- transmission issues (fixed with help of Ford and a good tranny flush)
- back passenger axle basically disintegrated, completely replaced
- lots of rear wheel speed sensors due to axle
- infotainment center is constantly needing to be restarted due to freezes.
- gas tank float failed (don’t need it fixed until inspection/smog after year 8)

all problems aside, I’ve got my danger ranger basically perfect at this point. I expect my turbo and tranny to eventually fail but hey if I can get up to 100k I can’t be mad. In fact, I’m going to go drive it another 120 miles for work right now haha

What were your particular transmission issues (symptoms) and fixes for them? Thanks.

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[MXGOLF]

Congratulations Jacob. WOW it's going to be a long time until I hit 100,000 miles. I am at 14,000 with just over 3 years of ownership. I do have three vehicles too. The weather has been so nice since I bought Lucille I ride my motorcycle a lot to work.

 

[Msfitoy]

95K...wait for it...

 

[pbethel]

The rear axle shaft started to break apart. They think it started with the rear wheel speed sensor and the baring it uses to read the speed. If your truck is eating the speed sensors, have ford look at the axle. Might save the $1000 repair bill

This is why an actual location, at least to area of the country is important. NE, SE, SW, PNW.....
I am not going to be concerned about my tone ring because the most common cause of breakage is rust jacking. Mostly in areas that use a lot of salt in the winter. If Jacob is in Tucson maybe I and others in the desert might need to worry a little.

 

[Jacob]

This is why an actual location, at least to area of the country is important. NE, SE, SW, PNW.....
I am not going to be concerned about my tone ring because the most common cause of breakage is rust jacking. Mostly in areas that use a lot of salt in the winter. If Jacob is in Tucson maybe I and others in the desert might need to worry a little.

Foothills of California so no salt….

 

[Jacob]

What were your particular transmission issues (symptoms) and fixes for them? Thanks.

Shuddering, hard shifts between 3 and 4 with over revving at times.
So far the only fix that has held longer than 5k miles has been the full tranny flush. I’ve tended to never do a flush as I was worried the smaller particles would get stuck in other areas of the tranny. Seeing the difference after having got it done, I had misguided fear

 

[Jacob]

What engine cover did you buy if not OEM?

I bought the aftermarket metal one people have posted on here. It is doing the job of protecting from water for sure…. Unfortunately it also already snapped near the front bolt…..

 

[KNI]

Just broke the 100k mile club today. Just shy of four years. I’m having an extra beer tonight to celebrate

Didn't know we have astronauts on the forum.

 

[Jacob]

Didn't know we have astronauts on the forum.

You don’t spend your weekends at the ISS as well? I thought everyone did

 

[KNI]

You don’t spend your weekends at the ISS as well? I thought everyone did

Hard to admit, but I get heartburn in zero gravity.

 

[Racket]

Hard to admit, but I get heartburn in zero gravity.

At least you don't have the psycho astronaut who put holes in the ISS and disabled the toilets.
https://arstechnica.com/science/202...am-just-threw-a-nasa-astronaut-under-the-bus/

 

[Msfitoy]

You don’t spend your weekends at the ISS as well? I thought everyone did

Planning on painting my room green and loose some weight...

 

[pbethel]

Foothills of California so no salt….

Yep, that detail will lead the bad guys to you.
So I guess I might should take note and worry a tiny bit. (meaning I WILL file that away in case I lose a rear wheel speed sensor.)

 

[Rebel Ranger]

Just broke the 100k mile club today. Just shy of four years. I’m having an extra beer tonight to celebrate

Congratulations! At the rate I am going, it will take me another 8-10 years to get there!

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