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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-21-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,824
Views: 263,801
Posted By ShaunF
Re: The "what do you hate about your Ranger today" thread

That my seats don't have adjustable headrests.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-22-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,824
Views: 263,801
Posted By ShaunF
Re: The "what do you hate about your Ranger today" thread

That after getting a new drive shaft 6 days ago, I still have this damn bump that sometimes happens a second or two after stopping. Its really sad that I hate this thing after only having it for a...
Forum: General Tech 11-20-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

The dealer I go to is pretty knowledgeable. WE tried to solve it with force variation balance of the tires, but the problem got worse after. SO they suspected drive shaft issue. They seem to have...
Forum: General Tech 11-19-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

It was very odd. I suspect it was a manufacturing defect, since everything was still in perfect shape. The dealer said as much without saying anything at all.
Forum: General Tech 11-17-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

OK. My truck was repaired, drives like a dream. The culprit was a siezed slip joint. they weren't able to repair it which is why it necessitated a whole new shaft. The cost as I understood it was...
Forum: General Tech 11-16-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

Update. Turns out they need to do emergency surgery and replace my drive shaft since it is unbalanced. So they will be ordering a new one to put on today. They recommended not driving it as is. Hope...
Forum: General Tech 11-14-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

I anticipate success later this week. Oddly, as the tech was doing my force balancing, he said the computer told him what to do and he tried it and it made it worse, so one new tire for sure was a...
Forum: General Tech 11-12-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

Quick update. Went into Dealer to have the tires RF balanced because of bad vibration/shaking above 65mph. One tire was way off so replaced 2 rear, but problem remained. Luckily I still have Drive...
Forum: General Tech 11-05-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,842
Posted By ShaunF
Re: truck shakes bad at 65mph help???

I have the same issue. I get pretty bad vibration around 65mph. Just got an 08 from a dealer a few weeks ago. Still have some warranty left thankfully. I am going to stop by next week and see if...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-31-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,730
Posted By ShaunF
Re: Question about a thump/thud.

Thanks SomeGuy.

I did visit my dealer, since I was getting a bed liner in, and he agreed that was probably what it was, although Ironically, it decided not to do it that day, and hasn't done it...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-28-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,730
Posted By ShaunF
Question about a thump/thud.

I seem to get a thump or thud from my 2008 4.0L a few seconds after I have already stopped. I haven't noticed it while slowing to a stop or accelerating from one. Is this normal? Also seems to only...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-28-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 882
Posted By ShaunF
New from WI with 2008 Ranger

I just purchased a new 08 Ranger XLT, 4.0L. Can't wait to get some useful info from this forum.
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