Hate my ranger!! - Page 3

Ranger Sport · #31 03-20-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by joshyddog

Fuck you guys with your newer trucks.. 1984 ford ranger FTW

YES!

Those were the days, when you had to move the wipers manually, driving at night meant you had to put some oil in the front lanterns and light them on. Oh the good old days of steam engines! When turning up the sound meant you had to sing louder.. and what about those wooden wheels!!

I really envy you.

Rango88 · #32 03-20-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Sport

YES!

Those were the days, when you had to move the wipers manually, driving at night meant you had to put some oil in the front lanterns and light them on. Oh the good old days of steam engines! When turning up the sound meant you had to sing louder.. and what about those wooden wheels!!

I really envy you.

What about hand cranks and scooping horse poop. ah, the good ole days.

Ranger Sport · #33 03-20-2011, 10:59 PM

The '84 ranger was a good truck

Rango88 · #34 03-20-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Sport

The '84 ranger was a good truck

Careful dude some people would take offence to that, (Model T owners

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Ranger Sport · #35 03-20-2011, 11:01 PM

Was about to change it, but you quoted too fast lol

Rango88 · #36 03-20-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger Sport

Was about to change it, but you quoted too fast lol

Cant save yourself now

ZWilson07 · #37 03-20-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmeh

Firstly, I would like to say that I too get 16-20MPG in my full size, but would much rather get a lower MPG in a smaller truck. Why? Because the tank is cheaper to fill. $40 to fill my full size from half a tank is a lot of money, considering half a tank is about half a week for me.

Secondly, you can find comfier seats. I broke my back a while back ago and find a hard time finding a seat that's comfortable as well, but they make seat covers that will help.

Thirdly, if you do plan on trading the truck in even if you do decide to make a few changes to hopefully help you out, think long and hard: do you really need a truck? It sounds like a car may suit you better comfort wise.

I agree on both counts. Maybe he joined the forum to get some help on how to get his ride up to his liking.

Jimmeh why do you say you would rather get lower MPG's in a smaller truck because the tank is cheaper to fill up. Whether you have a small truck with a 10 gallon tank that gets 16 mpg's or a bigger truck with a 50 gallon tank that gets 20 mpg's, guess what if you put 10 bucks worth of regular gas in both, the bigger 50 gallon truck still goes farther lol??

blake · #38 03-21-2011, 12:27 AM

i got a 1996 ranger xlt and my shift solenoid is stuck on off how do u fix it

ZWilson07 · #39 03-21-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blake

i got a 1996 ranger xlt and my shift solenoid is stuck on off how do u fix it

wooo cheif ill take it easy on you compared to some others but try posting your question with your own thread instead of in someone elses, especially when the 2 problems/topics aren't even the same. Also make sure you try and post the new thread in the right area. The search function also helps and id recommend reading through the sticky threads at the top of the new member and site related sections to help you out.

Then that will be the best way to get your question answered with the least amount of hassle. I realize your new and you have a problem that is probably urgent but just trying to save you the hassle and problems of the forum. Good luck

Ill send you a PM and help set ya up to get you going and to not clutter up this thread. Carry on

4evermodding · #40 03-21-2011, 12:43 AM

I will trade you my expo buckets for your ranger seats, mine are comfy too.

dewking · #41 03-21-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by barnburner

No disrespect to anyone here but I totally hate my ranger. I have an 05 ranger with the 3.0 v6 and find it severely underpowered to me. The things I hate about it are the seats are horrible. I have a sensitive kidney from kidney stones and it pains my kidney to sit in that seat. The seats are so stiff to me, it's like siting on concrete. It gets horrible gas mileage. I asked everyone I know who has a full size truck what they get in mpg and consistently they said about 18 mpg. I only get 18 mpg in my truck so why not just get a full size truck and get the same gas mileage? The inside of the truck is just not ergonomically correct for me. I have a tilt steering wheel and if I put it in the position that I like, it blocks the view of the dash and my speed. I have the extended cab and I can't stand how I have to move the seats forward and the back rest all the way forward to try and squeeze anything back there. If you do get anything back there, good luck getting it back out. I was hesitant to get the truck in the first place and will surely end up trading this in because I just can't stand it. I hate it! Sorry for the rant. I know people on here love their ranger, it's just not for me.

I hated my 2011 ranger and traded it on a nissan frontier the fronty is a great truck i might add!
Regards,
Dewking

Christianguy · #42 03-21-2011, 01:29 PM

well...To each their own!
I like the fact that their are those that would rather own a different truck.
It would be dull to see all trucks of one make!

BarnBurner-

-change your seats to Explorer seats for more comfort
-with gas mileage ,is hard to compare Apples and Oranges
reg maintenance,K&N air filter,better gears/tire changes,
and driving in the stop n go city can all be at play here
-Supercab has alot more room than reg cab,but it still has Negs i agree
-Hoping that if you DO decide to trade ,whatever you you get you will be satisfied
knowing it is right for you!
-You can still be a member of this forum though!

Acroma · #43 03-21-2011, 03:29 PM

I hate your ranger too, but I love mine.

DiabloBlanco · #44 03-21-2011, 03:32 PM

lol

Fordzilla80 · #45 03-21-2011, 03:48 PM

Dewking, great to see you again! I'm glad that your Frontier is working out for you. Unfortunately, the Ranger isn't your bitch, and isn't up to your controlling demands. But this is exactly where the Frontier comes in. It's great to see you finally found something submissive enough to your every demand.

Regards, Shaun (I don't bitch about small easily solved issues under warranty) Smith.

As for the O/P, I wish you the best of luck in suiting the Ranger to your needs, or, best of luck in the search for a replacement vehicle.

Bottom line, Rangers aren't for everyone. Be a responsible consumer and do your research before you buy a vehicle.