Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-28-2011, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
Just got a call from the ford service manager. They said the 4 wheel drive not working is caused by a repair I had 2 years ago. They said the garage I went to installed the wrong wheel bearing. They...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-27-2011, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
It seems like the front wheels do not spin. But the truck bucks like crazy when you put it in 4 wheel drive and turn in a circle. I will post an update tomorrow when I get the truck back from the...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-27-2011, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
After doing some thinking when this traction problem started. I did have a left front wheel bearing replaced not at the dealer a few years ago. when I picked it up I just happen to turn the 4x4...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
Talked with the service manager again today. They will check the 4 wheel drive again monday. Like everyone said may be the 4 wheel drive is not working even though it enguages and feels like it does....
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
dj what is the live axle set up ? The the sticker on my door say I have axel 96 = 8.8 with 3.73 gears.
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Again thank you everyone for your help. This is my first time posting on the...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions. I will get another set of tires. Poolep I see a few different BFG AT's. which ones are better ? I will also look at the duratracs thank DJ. Another...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
I have had this truck for 11 years. Never had a traction problem with it until two years ago.
Could a wheel speed sensors stop the 4 wheel drive from working or something mechanical cause a...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
DJ my friend has these same tires on his truck. Does not have a problem gets through anything with them. Hankook dynapro atm tires size P245/75/R16.
Could there be something mechanical or...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Re: Ranger traction in snow
I have 400 lbs of sand bags in the bed. Makes no difference.
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I have had 4x4 trucks for 35 years. I know how to drive in snow. Never had a problem like this before. I have owend...
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech
11-26-2011, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,347
Ranger traction in snow
I have a 2000 ford Ranger V6 4.0L 4x4 with 100 thousand miles. The problem is I cannot keep this truck on the road when it snows. Even in 4wheel drive. I replaced Bridgestone tires last season...
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