Hi, looking for a truck, some questions. - Ford Ranger Forum

Missing Truck · 07-08-2009, 02:38 PM

Hi,

First post here. I'm looking for a small/medium truck to light hauling, mostly yardwork which means bags of soil, rocks, 2 x 4, etc. I had a 2000 S-10 4 cylinder, 2WD, manual trans, slow as molasses, sold it at 130K miles, ran like a champ. For whatever reason, I don't see that many S-10s on the road, at least not in my area (Central CA), but I do see lots of Rangers. I am still checking out the S-10s, but I do prefer the appearance of the Ranger more. I don't really need 4 x 4, but it's nice to have. Don't need a lot of power, so the 4 cylinder should suffice, but again, if it's not too much I'll get the V6. What's the difference in MPG between the 2? My budget is $6000, what can I expect to be able to buy in this range? Nice 3rd gen Ranger? What's the longest bed that I can get with a Ranger, also anything to watch out for? I know this is a lot questions but I guess I gotta start some where.

Thanks,

**Jon** · 07-09-2009, 10:21 AM

Welcome! $6K will definitely get you a nice Ranger!

guido · 07-11-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Welcome! $6K will definitely get you a nice Ranger!

Hi all. I'm new to ford ranger trucks. I just got a 02 ranger fx off road. So far so good. Here's the thing I have hard start problems when hot. Engine starts ok when cold. I'm thinking fuel pressure bleed down thru check valve_if it has one-or leaky injectors. EGR valve? Is there a tap on the fuel rail to check fuel pressure? I fix BMW for a living so I'm kinda out of my element here. Any thoughts on the subject ?

**Jon** · 07-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Welcome man!

brazospete7 · 07-13-2009, 03:44 PM

Plug it in obd II thats what its for!

armyranger09 · 07-21-2009, 01:35 AM

for six grand it can get u a base model used ranger.... if you dont really need 4x4 dont get it... it will ruin your fuel economy... as far as the motor goes for six grand u will get a four cylinder with a manual transmission... they are great trucks tho... never have had a problem with mine

blueovelboy · 09-28-2009, 01:49 AM

dude i have the 09 XL 2.3 l4 and just this weekend i had to do a fence repair so off to home depot for some stuff i got 8 4x4s 6' long 16 bags of concrete 60lbs bags and 70 1x6 slats and 8 2x8 grass boards when i payed and went to rent there truck this is when thay told me it was out till tomorrow so i thought ill load what i can and come back for the rest
when i got done i had all that in my truck!!! as i was pulling out of home depot there was a man who said man thats one loaded ranger and i said Na its just a XL with air i could of got leather lol but it hauled it all just fine
now i said that to tell you this there is a reason you buy a ford its job 1 or its built ford tough

LisaWilliams · 12-30-2009, 03:50 PM

What kind of trucks do you want?, I mean used or new, now a days used trucks are also covering market than new.

I have some Used Lifted trucks for sale as well as some Used Pickup trucks for sale just take a review :

07-08-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
Missing Truck Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Hi, looking for a truck, some questions. Hi, First post here. I'm looking for a small/medium truck to light hauling, mostly yardwork which means bags of soil, rocks, 2 x 4, etc. I had a 2000 S-10 4 cylinder, 2WD, manual trans, slow as molasses, sold it at 130K miles, ran like a champ. For whatever reason, I don't see that many S-10s on the road, at least not in my area (Central CA), but I do see lots of Rangers. I am still checking out the S-10s, but I do prefer the appearance of the Ranger more. I don't really need 4 x 4, but it's nice to have. Don't need a lot of power, so the 4 cylinder should suffice, but again, if it's not too much I'll get the V6. What's the difference in MPG between the 2? My budget is $6000, what can I expect to be able to buy in this range? Nice 3rd gen Ranger? What's the longest bed that I can get with a Ranger, also anything to watch out for? I know this is a lot questions but I guess I gotta start some where. Thanks,

07-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
Jon Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 446	Welcome! $6K will definitely get you a nice Ranger! __________________ *Jon* Have you registered??

07-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#4
Jon Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 446	Welcome man! __________________ *Jon* Have you registered??

09-28-2009, 01:49 AM	#7
blueovelboy the original ranger Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san jose ca Posts: 31	dude i have the 09 XL 2.3 l4 and just this weekend i had to do a fence repair so off to home depot for some stuff i got 8 4x4s 6' long 16 bags of concrete 60lbs bags and 70 1x6 slats and 8 2x8 grass boards when i payed and went to rent there truck this is when thay told me it was out till tomorrow so i thought ill load what i can and come back for the rest when i got done i had all that in my truck!!! as i was pulling out of home depot there was a man who said man thats one loaded ranger and i said Na its just a XL with air i could of got leather lol but it hauled it all just fine now i said that to tell you this there is a reason you buy a ford its job 1 or its built ford tough __________________ ]2009 XL reg cab L4 2.3 automatic with a/c and nothing else

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07-13-2009, 03:44 PM	#5
brazospete7 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 30	Plug it in obd II thats what its for!

07-21-2009, 01:35 AM	#6
armyranger09 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	for six grand it can get u a base model used ranger.... if you dont really need 4x4 dont get it... it will ruin your fuel economy... as far as the motor goes for six grand u will get a four cylinder with a manual transmission... they are great trucks tho... never have had a problem with mine

12-30-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
LisaWilliams Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	What kind of trucks do you want?, I mean used or new, now a days used trucks are also covering market than new. I have some Used Lifted trucks for sale as well as some Used Pickup trucks for sale just take a review :

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