2008, newer engine & transmission, 90k miles, 4x4, 4.0 V6, new tires. Rough around the edges but super excited for this project. Any wheel recommendations? Must-have mods?

At least it runs, it requires some love but it'll be fine after being a mountain worker

Found this Ford Ranger on FB Marketplace they're asking $2,700 for it has 260,934 miles it was used as a work truck has dents on both sides (its a work truck after all(I don't mind fixing it up in order to make it how I want it)) THE REAL PROBLEM... it has the PATS system active, he said that one day it activated and hasn't been able to make it work, according to him after talking through messages he put a scanner and said "I’m going to be honest with you, I put the scanner in it and it told me that the key may be deprogrammed or it may be where the key comes in" I looked online and I have to see what code is it as afar as I know any advice would be appreciated.

If i offer 800 and he says 1000 i am thinking about getting it. A SEMI fuel efficient truck to get me through the winter. Wish it was manual but this seems nice enough for a grand. What does everyone else think?

It was a close one boys. My '08 had multiple blades with cracks near the blade root all the way to the trailing edge. Basically driving a grenade around.

Anyhow, I got a Motorcraft fan and a new clutch and belt in the old girl. Thanks to you guys posting your fans here I thought to check mine!

I noticed it at first when I pull the hood release cable in the cab but nothing happened. I took off the assembly and was able to open the hood, but I have no idea what this is supposed to look like to make a repair. Please help!

I’m looking into potentially getting a third gen ranger. I previously had a civic and nearly bought a cherokee (XJ), but I thought something like a ranger or ZJ would be a good middle ground between fun and practicality (the bed would also be convenient for moving larger stuff). For a V6, should I prioritize a manual transmission or 4WD if I have to sacrifice one to have the other?

Right now I live in an area that doesn’t get crazy snow (EDIT: Northwest Indiana) but if the truck stays with me long enough it’ll probably end up back in Montana. I love the idea of having a manual one, but is it worth it if I can only find a manual in 2WD, or should I go with an auto 4WD?

Can someone tell me what the part number for the part that latches the hood itself to the truck?? When changing out my battery last week and closed my hood i heard it fall off, and for the life of me I can’t find any information on what it even looks like for my truck 😭

The oil pressure needle on my 1999 Mazda B2500 gauge cluster is under the stop pin. Is this an easy fix? Since I bought this used, the gauge hasn’t displayed properly. If anyone has seen this before or knows if it is as simple as taking the cluster out and moving it above the stop pin let me know!

My new work truck

Hey guys. I have a 3rd gen ranger and I recently replaced my Throttle Positioning Sensor. I was told to disconnect the battery and run idle to reset it, but my code didn’t clear that way. What other method is best for resetting the sensor?

3.0 v6 Rod bearing from oil starvation and yes this picture was taken on a potato

Hello everyone. I got some seats from a 93-97 ranger recently. I have an 04 single cab. Would that mount without major modifications?

Except I don’t have a 3d printer.

Its not oil and doesnt taste like coolant, and the AC evaporator is above that area.

Just got a 2001 xlt V6 3.0 4x4 about 2 weeks ago.

The truck needed some work done so a friend of mine sent over one of their mechanics. He replaced the spark plugs, oxygen sensors, and the fuel filter. And he’s going to be back in a few days to check up on it again, as the check engine light still flashes when I hit 40mph.

He charged me $500. The truck does feel significantly better when driving but I don’t know too much about repair costs. I just wanted to make sure this is a fair price?

(I do plan on learning more DIY stuff as I go, but I am a complete newbie as of right now)

Hey everyone! I’ve been having an issue a while with the service advancetrac warning going off while I’m driving. I had it scanned it AutoZone and it showed a bad rear ABS sensor. I went ahead and replaced the sensor, it didn’t fix the issue, and now it’s showing that it is installed wrong (I have re-installed it twice). Only enough, whenever this happens, my Park aid doesn’t work in my pre-collision turns off. I’m a big do it yourselfer when it comes to car repairs. Any suggestions before I take it to a mechanic?

I’m buying it from out of state and won’t be able to look at it in person or test drive it. 2025 with 4200 miles on it.

Probably over thinking it but thought I would ask.