Hello all!

Just bought myself a 1989 Ford Ranger 4x4 XLT with 115K miles, and experience tells me that joining a good forum will be a necessity haha. This is my first 4x4 and first truck. It needs some work, but I'm pretty handy with a wrench so I'm hoping to do as much of the repair by myself as possible. So far my to do list is as follows (not necessarily in a prioritized order).

-4 wheel drive is not engaging. Switch light not coming on, and 4 wheel drive light not coming on.
-Steering has a lot of play in it
-Radiator fan has multiple cracks (parts on order)
-Tail pipe has rusted through
-Rear differential gasket needs replaced
-Oil pan gasket needs replaced
-Engine temp is running cool (suspect thermostat) (parts on order)
-Heat is not hot (again, thermostat)
-Passenger window motor needs replaced
-Radio display dim (going to replace the bulb) (parts on order)
-A/C not cold (not too worried. May mess with it, or may just not even bother with it)
-Tailgate latch not opening
-Alternator belt is really bad. Rest of the belts are not good (parts on order)
-Body to frame bushings are shot
-Passenger door lock actuator needs replaced
-Rear suspension bushings need replaced
-Driver seatbelt doesn't retract well. However if you open the driver door, it will retract. Odd.
-Needs decent wiper blades
-Fuel system cleaner
-New fuel filter (parts on order)
-Need to check spark plugs and wires
-Front bumper dented in
-Paint is very faded and peeling

I have my work cut out for me!

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