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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-23-2021, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By Cliff51
Re: @002 Ranger Tailgate Handle

The first time the plastic tailgate handle on my B4000 (bought new in September 2002) broke, the Mazda dealer replaced it under warranty. The second time, I went to the Ford dealer parts counter and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-24-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,468
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Cargo Light not turning on

My cargo lights work just like Buggman said above. They will only come on when you use the dimmer switch for the instrument panel lights. It's the small wheel just to the right of the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-17-2020, 04:07 AM
Replies: 3,099
Views: 300,315
Posted By Cliff51
Re: How many miles do you have on your Ranger?

Just turned over 101k on my B4000.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-27-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,349
Posted By Cliff51
Re: 2004 Ranger manual tranny hard to shift.

My son's 02 Ranger (4.0 sohc, 5-speed man) started doing the same thing. He took it to my indy mechanic who replaced the clutch and it worked fine. I don't remember if the trans fluid was replaced...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-23-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,059
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Door Ajar driving me crazy

I had the same problem on my Mazda. There is a catch at the bottom of the rear doors that needs to be engaged; once you shut the rear door, pull on the door near the bottom and make sure it is...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-05-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,673
Posted By Cliff51
Re: How Do I Remove The Amber Parking Lights? (B3000)

I found this video on how to remove the headlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YELn24WZ5U
Forum: Off Topic 05-19-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,779
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Age and occupation

64, and finally fully retired!
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-19-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,205
Posted By Cliff51
Re: 4x4 Question

Thanks for the explanation, guys. What you said makes a lot of sense, Jimmyspy.

I bought my first Mazda pickup in 1996 and still have one. I thought all these years there was no differential in...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-19-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,205
Posted By Cliff51
Re: 4x4 Question

94_ranger757:
So to summarize everything , if I put in manual locking front hubs , and I engage 4x4, both front wheels will spin? Or will I need a sort of locker .



I don't think your truck...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-25-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,958
Posted By Cliff51
Re: 2012 Ranger impressions/rant

My 02 B4000 works the same way yours does. My Mystique has no cruise light at all, and the Forester turns on one light when you turn the cruise on and adds another when you set it. Who knows what...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-27-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By Cliff51
Re: 89 Ranger Tailgate Stuck

A google search brings up quite a few entries: https://www.google.com/search?q=stuck+tailgate+ford+ranger&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=

My truck's original plastic...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-06-2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,151
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Why does my ranger suck on hills?

If it's cold enough, my B4000 does the same thing. I did have the trans replaced under the extended warranty at about 56K because it seemed to be slipping. Their diagnosis was the 2nd and 3rd gear...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-06-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,121
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Coldest Temps Your Ranger has seen?

About -45. If it gets colder than that, we just stay home.

Use Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic oil, and have a block heater, oil pan heater, trans pan heater and battery blanket; plug in for 3 or 4...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-22-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By Cliff51
Post Re: 5-speed manual and back/knee problems

:D I can relate to that; I'm also 64. Subaru and Mercury are manual and the Mustang and B4000 are auto. No particular problems with my hips or legs yet, but it is getting harder and harder to get...
Forum: Off Topic 12-22-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,329
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Bad News

That's a shame - hope you recover quickly.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-22-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3,192
Views: 139,146
Posted By Cliff51
Re: gas price check

$2.43 for regular in Fairbanks yesterday.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-08-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,192
Views: 139,146
Posted By Cliff51
Re: gas price check

2.53 for regular.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-03-2015, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3,192
Views: 139,146
Posted By Cliff51
Re: gas price check

$3.46 a gallon for regular, in Fairbanks Alaska. Our prices haven't moved much in the last several months.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-27-2015, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By Cliff51
Re: po171/po174 codes mystery vacuum hose

About two years ago I had the same codes on my 2002 Mazda B4000 (4.0L SOHC engine) with 79K. Took it to the local Ford dealer and the work performed was:
"CHK FOR DTCS, P0171 P0174. PERFORM VACUUM...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-31-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,056
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Life moves on!

Good for you!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-21-2015, 07:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,056
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Life moves on!

Times 3. Live BELOW your means and save all you can. I thought the same way you did when I was your age and got my first regular job. Took a wife & our first kid to make me rethink how I spent...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-17-2015, 05:22 AM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 829,601
Posted By Cliff51
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

Changed both the tailgate cables yesterday, with new ones from NAPA. Left one was frayed in the middle.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-29-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,230
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Last Ford Ever

X3
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-28-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By Cliff51
Re: Hello!

Welcome!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-26-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,268
Posted By Cliff51
Re: whos ranger is paid off?

Mine is. Bought it in 2002 and had it paid for 3 years later.
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