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Forum: Exterior Tech 08-12-2023, 09:43 AM
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Views: 642
Posted By Dantforth
2010 Ranger 5 speed, 4 cyl…..RUST

Let me start by stating that my Ranger has been oiled every Fall and I have no rust issues anywhere but the top rear end of the box rails. I have a box cover installed so I never noticed until last...
Forum: Interior Tech 07-30-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 929
Posted By Dantforth
Deactivating the passenger air bag.

There is no key operated deactivation and no button to push. My 2010 Ranger is a 4cylinder five speed. Can I remove a fuse and, if so, which one? Or is it impossible to deactivate.
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-06-2022, 03:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,407
Posted By Dantforth
2010 Ranger

I have owned this since new. Oiled professionally every fall. When I removed the box rail covers I found some serious rust on both rails over the rear tires. The only rust on my 2010 Ranger 4cyl....
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-17-2022, 04:21 AM
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Views: 1,669
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Stalling problem……

Thanks, I will look elsewhere. Dave
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-15-2022, 04:31 AM
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Views: 1,669
Posted By Dantforth
Stalling problem……

2010 Ranger 4cyl. Standard shift. 150,000 miles. Simple problem to explain. When I start up it idles at approx. 1200 rpm’s until it warms up then normally goes to 750 rpm’s. When I get moving...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-28-2022, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,327
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Pinion seal leaking…..

Well, I located it thanks to youtube. I finally crawled under and filled it up. Being 75 years with a bad knee is no excuse but…..I finally got the diff filled to overflowing and will watch it...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-28-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,327
Posted By Dantforth
Pinion seal leaking…..

2010 Ranger 2WD, 4 cyl. Standard shift.

I want to top up the differential fluid until I receive the new pinion seal. Is this easy? I was under to look but did not locate a fill plug. Dave
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-13-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By Dantforth
Re: 2010 Ranger box rail covers…..

Well, I am ready to reinstall the rail covers. Yes, reinstall, because after market ones are just too expensive. Ford used a black and very sticky two sided tape to install them. It was a big...
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-08-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By Dantforth
Re: 2010 Ranger box rail covers…..

Well, I bulled ahead as I am not as patient as I once was. I just grabbed a loose end and put my shoulder into it. Very hard pulling but it worked. They are removed and are still in good...
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-08-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By Dantforth
2010 Ranger box rail covers…..

The ones on my extended cab 4 cyl. 5 speed came on it from the dealer. I bought it new and expect that they were on from factory. There is rust underneath so I want to remove them. I cannot locate...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-05-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By Dantforth
2010 Ranger 4 cyl. Five speed clutch replacement

Truck has 220,000 km's or 140,000 miles. It has not been used hard or abused. I am wondering about my clutch. Is a clutch apt to need replacing at 140,000 miles? David
Forum: Suspension Tech 10-17-2021, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,317
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Front end rattle

Thanks nelbur. I have done that but will try again. Dave
Forum: Suspension Tech 10-16-2021, 03:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,317
Posted By Dantforth
Front end rattle

2010 Ranger 2WD, 4 cyl. five speed transmission. I replaced all the sway bar busings and also changed out all the wheel bearings. The rattle is still there. Every small bump causes a rattle on...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-31-2021, 01:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Clutch adjustment?

There are no big problems. I am just preparing for the future. I have quite a few miles on it. I do notice a slight change in that the clutch pedal seems to be nearer the top before engaging. ...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-29-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By Dantforth
Clutch adjustment?

2010 Ranger. 2WD, 4cyl. 5 speed manual transmission. 150,000 miles. Is there any adjustment for the clutch? Dave
Forum: Interior Tech 09-10-2020, 02:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Ranger 2010 xtra cab arm rest.....

Thanks. I will be watching.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-07-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Ranger 2010 xtra cab arm rest.....

Thanks. That is a different arm rest than mine. I would like to just remove it completly from the truck so I can work on it on my bench. Getting it removed from the truck does not look easy to me....
Forum: Interior Tech 09-07-2020, 02:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Ranger 2010 xtra cab arm rest.....

My problem is the same. I would like to remove my arm rest and repair it before reinstalling but it is not obvious how to disassemble and remove it. I was hoping someone would chime in here with...
Forum: Interior Tech 09-06-2020, 01:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Ranger 2010 xtra cab arm rest.....

Thanks for the info about the arm rest. I would be fearful that, after spending that much money, that it would be a similar problem to what came in the truck originally. I will struggle on with...
Forum: Interior Tech 09-02-2020, 03:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,451
Posted By Dantforth
Ranger 2010 xtra cab arm rest.....

My centre console with the fold down arm rest is toast. It is collapsing into itself. What a mess. I searched here and found all sorts of posts about this problem with earlier Ranger models. Is...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-30-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By Dantforth
Locking differential for my 2010

I have a 2010 Ford Ranger with five speed manual and four cylinder engine. I believe I have read here that there is an add on kit to make this differential into a locker. I searched but could...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-03-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Dantforth
Re: 2010 Ranger RWD....brake rotor front

Well, such is my predicament. I purchased the truck new in 2010 and it has been a joy to own and drive. Four cylinder and five speed manual. Thanks for the comments. Dave
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-03-2018, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Dantforth
Re: 2010 Ranger RWD....brake rotor front

A much larger job than anticipated! Thanks for the quick reply. Most of the youtube videos I could find were showing rotor seperate from the hub. Possibly the 4WD are that way. Interesting that...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-03-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By Dantforth
2010 Ranger RWD....brake rotor front

Can someone tell me if the front brake rotors are with hub? All in one piece or is the rotor able to be removed seperately leaving the hub and wheel bearings in place? Dave
Forum: Suspension Tech 11-10-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By Dantforth
Re: Ranger 2010 Alignment problems.....

No, I did not get a printout either way. I took it to a Ford dealer last year to have it done. While it seemed OK after that my summer tires were badly scalloped when I took them off. Is there a...
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