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10-28-2013, 09:56 PM
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My name is Steve....
... and this is my first Pickup Truck. I also own a Ford Aerostar, a '91. It is on its last legs - rusting out, heater core gone, ventilation gone, replaced the radiator and water pump and finally a freeze plug, all because I naively put water in my cooling system for seventeen years instead of antifreeze. They all corroded through. But what a trooper. We have had it since 1996 and I've never had any complaint for the machine itself.
I expect great things of my new truck. 79,000 miles on it, a 1998 model. I got it for $2000 and consider myself blessed. And yes, I am going to take much better care of it.
The power steering pump whines, but I am beginning to think it is not just a matter of replacing the pump. But I will address that in another post.
Thanks for having me!
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10-28-2013, 10:01 PM
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Re: My name is Steve....
Welcome my name is Steve to FRF
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10-28-2013, 10:05 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: My name is Steve....
Nice truck and Welcome. I do have a question as to why you wouldn't use antifreeze. I guess you learned your lesson on that. Also, truck looks kept up, and I couldn't help but notice the cap. Last, the rims look good.
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10-28-2013, 10:11 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Nice pick up. As for the power steering, it's kind of a ranger thing
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10-28-2013, 11:01 PM
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Re: My name is Steve....
Welcome to FRF Steve. I'm over here in Shelton.
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LED Lightbar, Euro Taillights, Interior Accents Painted, OHC, Indigo Cluster, 7" LCD Headunit, Mustang Dome Light, Manik Brush Guard
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10-28-2013, 11:39 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: My name is Steve....
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Welcome to FRF Steve. I'm over here in Shelton.
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My brother Wil lives down there. Good guy. Been through a lot more vehicles than I have.
I am glad I learned to drive on a VW Bug. Stick takes some getting used to after ten years.
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10-29-2013, 12:14 AM
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Still around
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Welcome truck looks new, also my power steering whines and the other Ranger I owned did the same don't worry about it. Lol
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10-29-2013, 12:40 AM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: My name is Steve....
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Originally Posted by tomdmcpwn
Nice pick up. As for the power steering, it's kind of a ranger thing
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Not mine yet, and it is more a Ford thing in general.
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10-29-2013, 01:47 AM
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Another old fart
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Re: My name is Steve....
Welcome to FRF. Nice looking Ranger.
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69 Mustang, modified 5.0, & 5spd.(project)
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10-29-2013, 01:47 AM
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Another old fart
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Re: My name is Steve....
Welcome to FRF. Nice looking Ranger.
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2000 Ranger Extd Cab XLT, 4X4 Off Road, 4.0L, Auto, 8.8 - 4.10's, 01 grille & lights swap.
69 Mustang, modified 5.0, & 5spd.(project)
99 Explorer Sport, 4.0 SOHC, Auto, 8.8 - 4.10's, PW, PL, PM, Cruise, Tilt. (Wife's DD)
05 F-150 2WD Regular Cab. ( My DD)
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10-29-2013, 02:32 AM
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Re: My name is Steve....
Welcome.
Paint looks really clean and taken care of.
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10-29-2013, 07:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OhioMike
Not mine yet, and it is more a Ford thing in general.
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Ahh, this is the first ford I've owned. I don't recall my moms explorer doing it however, oh well. Lol
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10-29-2013, 08:39 AM
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Re: My name is Steve....
Welcome to the forum!
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10-29-2013, 08:58 AM
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Ford lover
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Welcome to FRF!!!
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2003 Ford Ranger FX4: 4.0L V6 | Auto | 4.10s | 265/75R16 BFG AT KO2 | Ion Alloy 174 | Pioneer radio | Alpine Speakers| 06 tails | Thunderbolt turn signal mirrors | Kobalt Toolbox | 22" LED lightbar | Blackout headlights | Headache Rack | 140K miles. DWB!
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