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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-28-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,014
Posted By skytop
Ranger worth more than you think

I purchased a brand new F150 Limited and traded in my trusty little Ranger.
I was astonished to find the dealer eager to get my Ranger and pay a premium price for it as well. There was no phoney...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-15-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,053
Posted By skytop
New 2017 fuel economy regs dictate end of standard cab pick up

Will Fuel Economy Regulations Kill the Regular Cab Pick Up?

See full article:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/04/is-the-regular-cab-pickup-doomed.html



New fuel economy regulations set...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-09-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 15,876
Posted By skytop
Re: Is an FX4 Level II worth waiting for?

Get an FX4 and be happy. Just as good, by far.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-09-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By skytop
Re: Rear factory brakes and seals fail at 118K miles

Not complaining. I knew at this mileage point, I would encounter repairs. Thoroughly pleased with the performance and reliability of my Ranger!

I am waiting for the release (2014?) of the upcoming...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-09-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By skytop
Re: Rear factory brakes and seals fail at 118K miles

Glad to see you two degenerates are alive and well and spewing your hatred, anger and dissatisfaction with yourselves as always. Without any provocation, you ooze your negativity and malice. Why...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 05-09-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By skytop
Rear factory brakes and seals fail at 118K miles

Noise, leaks, disappearing brake fluid gave warning that my rear brakes were saying bye bye. Today, when backing out of my garage, screeching scraping noise said "repair me!!!!"

After disassembly,...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-04-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By skytop
Re: New tires refreshes Ranger

See my improved gas mileage update results in original post in this thread.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-04-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,990
Views: 164,289
Posted By skytop
Re: Hows your GAS MILEAGE on ur truck? Let me know here.

FX4 with new highway tires. 20.1 locally and 25.2 on the highway. I run full synthetic oil and regular grade gasoline.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-02-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By skytop
Re: New tires refreshes Ranger

And there is a corollary to the sale after you buy. It is what happened to me. The Discount Tire $80 rebate expired the day before I purchased. Argh!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-02-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By skytop
New tires refreshes Ranger

Time finally came for new tires. But with gas at almost $4 a gallon, I decided to go with regular street tires. Discount Tire had a good deal on a set of 4 Dunlop tires. They are the identical tire...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-07-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,642
Posted By skytop
Ford Loyalty Incentive of $1000. for Rangers

When the time comes to trade up to a full size Ford truck, Ford will give you $1000. incentive.

Ranger Owner Loyalty

$1000 Cash Incentive. Ranger Owner Loyalty to customers who currently own or...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-10-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By skytop
Re: 4.0 ohv intermittin tick?

A random/intermittant ticking sound can be made by the serpentine belt idler pully. You can stand in front of the truck, hood up, engine idling and look at the idler pulley with a flash light. You...
Forum: General Tech 12-02-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By skytop
Re: Vent control set but A/C refrigerates air

Ranger: Thanks for the info. Best/
Forum: General Tech 12-01-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By skytop
Vent control set but A/C refrigerates air

In my '03, I believe the A/C runs even if the rotary control is set to VENT (upper) with the temp control fully counter clockwise to coolest setting. I am attempting to just get unheated vented...
Forum: Interior Tech 11-22-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,268
Posted By skytop
Re: Rattle in the driver side door

The annoying rattle in my driver's door has cleared up by itself. Must be the self repairing option the Ranger was ordered new with.
Forum: Interior Tech 11-20-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,268
Posted By skytop
Re: Rattle in the driver side door

I have had a similar problem with my Ranger. Ford should do a far better job for its customers. You shouldn't bring in your vehicle for service only to have one problem replaced with a new dealer...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-06-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,218
Posted By skytop
Wink Re: Supercab FX4s anyone actually weighed there truck?

I weighed my fully optioned supercab with FX-4 (stock wheels and tires) with a full tank of petrol at a local government truck weigh station.

It weighed 4,220# total. The front bridge was 2440#...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-06-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,201
Posted By skytop
Ford to be releasing 9 speed automatics

Ford along with GM is going 9 and 10 speed automatics in an effort to meet the new strict CAFE standards for fuel mileage. Chrysler is doing similarly. Interesting news!

DETROIT (Reuters) -...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-06-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,581
Posted By skytop
know the cause of a squeaking in driver's door?

My '03 Ranger has developed an annoying 'rattling' squeak in the driver's door. It is heard when the door is closed and while I am driving. Having the electric window up or down makes no difference. ...
Forum: General Tech 11-04-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,842
Posted By skytop
Re: Using Premium Unleaded 93 Octane in my 2004 V6 Edge

As a shareholder of Exxon Mobil, I thank you for purchasing the pricey premium fuel that provides excess profit margins for the company.
Enjoy your driving!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-04-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 23,186
Posted By skytop
Re: I hate it when people diss the ford ranger.

I have NEVER had anyone make an explicit negative remark about my Ranger. It is a work truck, pure and simple. Yet I have a constant number of complements on how good my truck looks and and how...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 10-28-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,369
Posted By skytop
Re: Potato in tailpipe

Forget about potatoes, they just pop out or cook to a savory flavor.
Consider a 12 gauge shotgun blast to the grill that will show'em!
Better yet, set up video surveillance triggered by motion....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-28-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By skytop
Motor Trend pays Ranger a back handed complement

In the December 2012 "Motor Trend" comparison for SUV of the year, the magazine prefaces the winning vehicle's narrative with the following:

"SUV's have changed. For the first time ever, we didn't...
Forum: Off Topic 10-23-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,333
Posted By skytop
New Chevy truck photo. Can you say, HONDA Timberline?

This new Colorado may not be good for Chevy or the GMC variant being released in 2013. It smacks of the Honda Timberline design....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-06-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 13,110
Posted By skytop
Re: I love it when hot girls like my truck....

But what does your wife think about your Ranger 'hobby?'
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