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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-30-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,811
Posted By longshot53
2.5 Automatic Spark Knock

As stated in my sig I have 1999 ranger with a 2.5L with automatic trans

My truck has currently 144k miles on it

so far the following maintenance has been performed:

motorcraft platinum spark...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-13-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 930
Posted By longshot53
Help me pick an OBDII scanner

I am having a hard time tracking down my spark knock and want to look into what my engine is doing a little deeper.

I want an OBD II scanner with some real time data capability.

Price cap is...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,659
Posted By longshot53
What do you like most about your ranger?

I was driving the other night and was comparing my ranger to my crown vic. granted my crown vic is a 93 but this would apply to many makes, models, and years.

the top 3 things I like about my...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,334
Posted By longshot53
Re: Squeak, Squeak...What is the noise???

thanks for the info
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,867
Posted By longshot53
Re: Tune up.. Do it yourself or let a Mech do it..

Great post man!! OP listen to this man for sure.
I tuned up my 2.5 and it isn't as bad as most people make it out to be. I removed the throttle body to get to the 2 rearmost spark plugs on the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-03-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,767
Posted By longshot53
Re: 2004 2.3 timing chain? int motor?

My ranger has the 2.5 and it has a timing BELT. I had it changed @ 138k because I felt I was driving on borrowed time. Ford specs inspection at 60k. I had it done by a shop. I also had them change...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-02-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,334
Posted By longshot53
Re: Squeak, Squeak...What is the noise???

is this for all engines? or just 3.0?
Forum: Interior Parts 02-02-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,984
Posted By longshot53
Re: 2000 Ranger Bucket Seats and Center Console, Ohio

will the seats fit in a 1999 standard cab?
Forum: General Tech 02-02-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By longshot53
Re: MPG mystery

I would think that oil is the most slippery straight out of the drum, the older it gets, the more grit and grime is in it. right?
Forum: General Tech 02-02-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By longshot53
Re: MPG mystery

hmm...coilpack mod huh, I read about that. might look into it further.
thats where both coils fire on the power stroke right?


I always set my trip and calculate my MPG that way.

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Forum: General Tech 02-02-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By longshot53
Re: MPG mystery

Performance doesn't seem affected, which contrary to others I find quite good
Forum: General Tech 02-02-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By longshot53
Re: MPG mystery

I typically get 250 - 260 miles out a "full" tank which is around 13 gal on fillups. I completely forgot about the weight. I have 300lbs of tubesand in the bed, you think that's alot though?
Forum: General Tech 02-02-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,383
Posted By longshot53
MPG mystery

a little back story for all those interested...

I received my ranger for my last birthday from my girlfriend's parents. While in pretty good overall condition, it was due for quite a bit of...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-26-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By longshot53
Re: Hello from Toledo

I see of tons of them, more extended cabs than standard
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-25-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By longshot53
Re: Winter tires and rims are here! (pics)

my dad just put a set of thoes on his f150 and has nothing but god things to say about them
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-25-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By longshot53
Re: Hello from Toledo

East side, down by packos

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ain't that the truth
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-25-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3,824
Views: 263,684
Posted By longshot53
Re: The "what do you hate about your Ranger today" thread

I hate this annoying vibration at 60-70mph, dad says its time for universal joints...

I wish I had more time and money to sink into this, and then here in ohio the weather is going to get bad...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-25-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,688
Posted By longshot53
Re: whats the difference?

don't feel alone, I also have a 1999 sport
mine is a 2.5 with an auto

what color is yours?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-25-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,878
Posted By longshot53
Re: How did you aquire your ranger?

My girlfriend's dad got a new truck and gave me his 99 ranger for my birthday. Needless to say I was and still am thrilled
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-25-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3,099
Views: 300,217
Posted By longshot53
Re: How many miles do you have on your Ranger?

138k and counting...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-25-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By longshot53
Hello from Toledo

:wavey:

Hello everyone, I've trolled for quite a while and am amazed at all the great info on here. I'm really happy to have an active community of ranger enthusiasts with all of my problems...
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