Recent content by James penrod

The POS went to scrap yard Wed. Just got sick of trying to get it inspected, VSS problem, changed at least 4 times, most likely broken wire. Out of my garage and yard. Second ranger that was so troublesome, other was 89 model, ironic first 89 then 98. Had very good service on 2000 put...

1998 Ranger 2 wd 4 cyl. Cannot get steering wheel to un lock. The key will not turn to switch position Any way that this can be unlocked, steering wheel will move slightly but allow switch to turn to unlock.??? Can I "break" the lock somehow, ?? Need to get this POS out of garage and sent to...

what type of problems might I run into if I change the PCM on my 1998 ranger xlt 2 wd 2.5 L will ignition key still work?

Having problem clearing ABS light problem. was thinking maybe the "brain" could be culprit. anybody ever had this problem?

Got the job done, had a small leak at bottom of back plate, not sure of time frame, picked this truck last fall for use as a way to tow my utility trailer and other things, been trying to sort all the issues it has, biggest problem has not yet been cleared, check engine light and ABS light on...

have to give that a try, thanks

What size allen wrench is used to remove the differential filler plug on my 98 ranger 4 cyl 2wd? Tried 3/8 too big, 10mm to small. ten bolt cover plate.

1998 xlt 2.5 2wd 5 speed need new shift bushing, have "huge" amount of throw on shifter What is the part number for a kit to rebuild this shifter??

I bought in late fall 2003 with under 10,000 miles, put it on road in 2004, after retiring with 38 yrs, the time since it was garage kept and serviced when needed, 4000 mile oil ,filter schedule. fuel system cleaner about every 4/5 fill ups. Spent all winter's in south 2 winters in Corpus...

2000 XLT 2wd ,I had 211000+ then lost valve in #5 , was going to swap out motor when we found frame cracks. Could not get it welded ,so I sold it for parts

got inspection done, but then light came back on same code vss not working. While checking dash light problem I see that instrument panel has been changed with salvage part, salvage part marking on case. Would it be possible that computer won't recognize the part and cause the trouble code...

Thanks for the link. I found the guide after posting the question

1998 Ranger xlt 2 dr extended cab 2.5 5 speed The shift is very loose, shifting between 2nd and 3rd long side movement same going to 5th is there anyway of adjusting the throw between gears. Never had one like this before. Any idea's On another issue the power steering pump is noisy loud at...

1998 Ranger XLT I need a replacement bulb for right turn indicator in dash panel, looks like LED Do not have part number to get replacement, anybody know what part number is??

1998 ranger 2.5 5 speed 2wd Have ABS light on and have not been able to clear it. Changed the VSS and plug is good. Now at shop and the mech. cannot connect to ABS system, [no power] where is this system powered from?? The large fuse box under the hood shows a 50 amp fuse in the third slot, but...