im thinking about buying a 1998 ext cab 2wd with the 3.0 automatic. i know in the taurus the 3.0 wasw good little engine but i dont know to much about the 3.0 in a ranger. ive owned 2.3 and 4.o rangers and really liked both motors. so how well does the 3.0 perform in a ranger?

I've got a 3.slow. About the power of a 4 cylinder, and the mileage of the 4.0, but, it's a solid engine. Keep the oil changed and maintenance up, and it'll last a long time. I like mine really, but I don't expect to set any land speed records either.

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'04 Edge, Scab/flareside, 2wd, 3.0, 5 speed, 4:10 open. Billet grille, Raceline Raptor black wheels, 265/75/16 DuraTracs. Tbar crank, AAL. Fox shocks, Thrush welded SI/DO swept back side exit. Morimoto projectors, '06 tails and power mirrors. LEDs all the way around. Blacked out fender badge. Access Limited rollup tonneau. 5% tint on back three windows. Airbox mod, FWIW. And a Border Collie that likes it too!!

What he said ^^^

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1995 Ranger XLT 3.0L OBDII
Trans: A4LD (E) 2WD
Rear: 7.5 / 3.45 NL LHD
Tires:GY P235 75/R15 (orig 225 70/R14)
Long Bed, 20 Gal Tank
Up to 229,900 miles

I love my 3.0. Other than replacing my water pump at around 91,000
miles.I've had "0" problems.It never overheated.
It gets me thru pesky yellow lights,and out of the way of a-hole drivers,when I have to punch it.
I change oil every 3000 miles,with full synthic oil,also give it a dose of Lucas
upper cylinder,fuel injecter cleaner,every other fill up.
It runs super smooth,can't hardly tell engine is running.I know I over do it
but my 3.0 runs great !!
see ya,old retired guy

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06 ranger XL reg cab
3.0 auto/3.73
stock except/30x9.5x15s
15x8 silver cragar soft 8s
white A.R.E. topper
93,500+miles

I like the 3.0L engine in my Ranger, decent 20 MPG average. Not sure why it has the nickname 3.Slow, its not a GT Mustang but it isn't slow by any means, at least my ranger 3.0 ain't.

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