Nope, there are facts and opinions that form facts. I will explain it someday when we make a long form video on this exact vehicle . Thanks for watching
@@DudesWithWrenches I'll explain it now, Ford owned controlling shares in Mazda from 95 to 2008 and at that point Mazda was basically Ford clones, and used Ford parts so yeah ye got it backwards, Mazda was basically Japanese Ford
The 1st little Ford pickup, the Courier, was a rebaged Mazda. Same with the Chevy Luv, which was a rebaged Isuzu. Ford designed and built the Ranger for the 1983 model year to compete with GMs S Series truck that debuted the year prior. The Mazda then became a rebaged Ranger. Same happened with the S 10 in its 2nd generation, being rebaged the Isuzu Hombre. The Ford 2.3 dates back to the Ford Pinto, great little engine
Own a 95 ranger with 325k miles. Top end rebuilt 6 years ago. It’s my daily 16miles transportation vehicle. Getting 16mpg. I drive 14 days on 1 tank. Manual 5 speed monster baby!
I'm a Chevy man at heart. I currently have an '83 s-10 strip down model. But I have to say, my 95 ranger was an awesome little truck. My bro in law bought it in 96 with 10k. My dad took it over and it went back and forth for years until I bought it for 500 but in 06 with 193K on it. I had it until 2020 when it finally got too much for my skills to keep up. It ran like a top, just needed body work and a clutch master cylinder. The ODO stopped working at 229K and I know I put more than 30K more before finally selling it to my buddy. That lil truck owed us nothing...
Yeah, I've got an 02 Ranger XLT RWD extended cab with the 3.0 Vulcan. Going on 219k miles, it still has the original engine and automatic transmission. She's a good little truck and I love her.
@@TheGreatHorseradish Yes. I also change the oil regularly targeting appx every 6k miles with full synthetic. I've also swapped the differential fluid and put synthetic in it as well. Power rack and pinion has more slop then I'm happy with, so it's about to be swapped with new tie rods and lower steering shaft since the boot is torn and it'll be easier with the rack and pinion off. Planning on swapping the rest of the power steering system with new components. Been thinking about swapping over to Amsoil fluids, so I may pick up some of their ATF.
I got the same truck just an 03 with approximately 280k miles it was running great until I was going 65 in the desert and didn't check my fluids before hand and blew my head gasket lol 😅
@@123spb Yeah, not checking the fluids will do it. There's a tiny leak on my water pump. It's on the list to take care of, but it's so small I'm not losing a noticeable amount of fluid so I'm not overly concerned. Being able to control where I'm going is much more of a concern right now. I kinda have a habit of changing it entire systems, so I may do an overhaul when I do. New pump and gasket at the minimum, after a flush of course. More than likely, I'll also swap the thermostat, though the hoses and putting in a fresh new radiator isn't out of the question. I'll probably be going with a HOAT fluid.
My first truck that I learned how to drive in was basically this with a long bed and super cub with jump seats with a newer 2010 body style it was a 2010 2WD only Ford Ranger XLT super cab with the 2.3 L inline 4 cylinder engine black with black and gray cloth interior automatic with a bench seat I loved It was so simple and for a truck it drove really nice. You could park it just about anywhere. The fuel mileage was great mine in particular had an aftermarket toolbox in the back which was a nice addition all in all a very good little truck. It started up every time no problems ever and if it did, it was very simple to work on. I miss it. I would buy another and I probably will but this time I would like it to be red or another color than black because black gets too hot in the sun and you can’t keep it clean but I would give anything to have that truck back
Mine was still running somehow at 325k miles with a rather crappy service record, it burned oil and i accidentally ran it without oil and it almost siezed up on me at like 300k but i somehow managed to pour in oil before it did and while it couldn't run woth the A/C very well at all anymore unless you forced a higher idle speed, it lasted another 25k across the country till some jerk going 5x the speed limit lost traction and hit me head on
Exactly, my 2.3l has outlasted the rest of the truck so far. Body is getting rusty, transmission has been replaced, busted out a seized driveshaft carrier bearing, and if I keep up with the oil changes it might even out live me. Only motor jobs I've done were sparkplugs, wires and timing belt, all were for maintenance
@@patrickjunge6455 sadly they do have a limited lifespan, they can take tooons of abuse but once you get into super high mileage the pistons will eventually crumble, they fixed that in 98 iirc, if you took that engine, threw in a forged crank, high end hypereutectic pistons, nicer bearings, and the late model head, youd probably have yourself a million mile engine
The Ranger, and Ranger based Explorer were a joint project. They were not completely made by Mazda or Ford, but had significant design/engineering/manufacturing from both. The joke among the number of Mazda fans for a while was that Mazda's only hybrid was really a Ford (Tribute hybrid=Ford Escape hybrid).
I have a '93, it's the latest model truck I own. I thought about a coyote swap, but decided to build and turbo the 2.3 instead. 400 hp and 360 lb/ft torque and half the weight of a V8.
mines in decent shape, and its not made of gold at all. i dont know why or how people sell rangers for 6k out here. luckily i got mine needing a little bit of work for 2500
@@loganbodine1003hey I’ve got one too. Definitely not made of gold😂 idk about your finances but rangers are easy to work on if you’re into that. You could easily flip it and make 75 hundred. Maybe more depends on how much work you wanna put into it.
Managed to get a ranger from my brother in law, last year of the pushrod 4.0 v6. Thought about a engine swap but the 2.8 cummins kit cost too much. would like it to sip on the fuel but can't complain too much, from factory no egr and nice cold ac
Id say let her live her life, swap her later towards the end of life, get some good use out of that engine, besides what you spend on the swap will likely outpace your gas savings
I have the 4.0 V6 pushrod just like you. But it’s not a Ford ranger it’s a Mazda B-4000. Wish it had the manual trans. But it has LSD with a upgraded clutch pack. So much fun. It will get sideways any time you goose it under 20mph.
Best years of the 4.0 ohv for sure! They run pretty damn good and not having to deal with EGR is great. I have a 99 b4000 I’m building into a prerunner. Intake, 66 mm tb, headers, and 4.56 gears. It gets down. Way quicker than I thought it would be. Even with 35s.
Very true. Especially once GM went to the 4.3. Fairly simple swap. That being said a SBF isn't as popular, but a 302 or 351 in a Ranger, especially when you use the Fox body EFI computer is no slouch. Buddy had one that would keep up with my Saleen with no problems. It took my Dalota Shelby and my Spirit R/T, to consistantly beat him in the quarter. Never off the line, but he always had a nice view of my taillights on the nig big end, and we were door to door, at most a fender, with the Saleen.
Had a friend with the S-15 version of the v-8 conversion. He put it through a ditch or two and into a field one night. He finally admitted years later that he had four different sized tires on it at the time....
I have the 2.3L 1989 with that 5th overdrive on the floor. Owned it for 16 years. It's a tank. I have hauled tons of rock and dirt in the back until those springs are flat. Easy to work on. Ugly as can be from paint erosion and rust. But hey, people probably think I don't have insurance and move out of my way. Honestly though, people do seem to avoid me.
I daily to work a 93 ranger with the 2.3l 2wd 5 sp. I bought it in 2009 for $1400 with just over 200,000 miles. It now has over 496000 miles and still runs fine! Original engine transmission and rear end!!!
Oh that’s nice to see. When I had mine, my neighbor had one that looked identical but it was the Canadian metric kilometers Mazda version. We always planned on parting them together to make one good working one when one of them lost the frame or otherwise blew up or whatever but we found someone who wanted to buy both of them from us before we got to that desperate point where one of them was shot.
1990s Rangers were unkillable. Had a 94 as a work truck with the v6. Damn thing just kept on going no matter what I threw at it, and I threw a LOT at it. It had no back window, no ac, no radio, a short in the system requiring me to unhook the battery at the end of the day, and a family of ants in the extended cab (they never bothered me, so I just let them live their lives). It ended up outliving the company, so a coworker bought it for himself despite having 400k+ miles, because that was simply a damn good truck.
Put 316,000 miles on a 94 model with a 2.3 and only reason i didnt put more is because i hit black ice and wrecked it. Best truck ive ever had. Had a 5 speed and i got 29 mpg
I dont even know why this is a stereotype cause I'm gen z and every one of my friends can drive a manual, but I know many previous generation people who can't
98 S10 Blazer 175,000 miles Looks rough but underneath and sheetmetal are rustfree. Cant say that about my 07 LBZ with similar mileage. Who would have thought those mini trucks would be cool
I got a 1996 Mazda b3000 for my first truck when I was seventeen, from the original owner. It’s a great little truck very easy to work on on the rare occasion something wears out
Less square bodies. Overpriced and frankly, overated $300 cheap trash. Yes. I'm from that generstion, that used them as winter beaters. However, that doesn't mean that I don't respect a good build regardless of make or model. I kist can't justify 4 to 5k for a driveline removed, rat shit filled, rusted out shit box, because it is the popular choice. JMO, YMMV, and all that happy horse shit. Ran an 85 K20 for 5 winters, as my plow rig. Truck was free, with the plow. Paid $275. Sold it, and kept the 73 F 250 instead. Better built truck, without the factory "folding hood."
Yeah. Today vehicles have too much tech in then. I’d love older ranger like that with 5 speed manual. Hate that manual are being phased out. I leaned how shift gears on old 1986 4x4 F150 302 v8 with 5 speed manual and 1st gear was bo low, and locking hubs.
@@71Fenderv22yes. Exterior block dimensions are the same, as well as mounts, on the Windsor. Had to mod the firewall and trans tunnel for the C6 to fit, but it can be done. And it was quick. Used to run my Sahleen against my friend's 5.8 swapped.89 regularly. Pretty even match.
The 2.3 is actually a fantastic engine and pretty American if you do a bit of research on it. The carborated versions of these are used in mini stock racing in Ford thunderbirds, mustangs, and pintos. It was originally used in 1974 and didn't have dual spark and efi until the 80's. My first car was a 91 mustang with this engine. The transmission blew up 6 years ago, but I can go hook a jump box to it right now and it will fire up on the first try
I had a 3 liter Splash as a teen, we had a crew of them in high-school. Best first vehicle? Spent multiple nights slidding in the snow in empty parking lots. We bagged on them, called them POS's. Had great gas mileage and almost indestructible as long as you didn't jump it more than 10 times across the railroad tracks.
I've owned a few of these little trucks and had alot of luck with them ! I live up North though, so I need my 4x4 for the snow!!! Very reliable! This one has a little cancer, but I'd drive it and jazz it up!!
Love the Mazda Rangers, absolute tank of a truck that easily goes toe to toe with a Tacoma of that year. Worked with a guy who had a B2200 with 450k all original miles, stock clutch.
I have two rangers with the 2.3l, they are some of of the most reliable engines ford ever made, if taken care of properly they'll go to 300k without any major work other than a timing belt every 100k and maybe a couple spark plug changes.
I've got a 94, 3.0 v6, that was used as a work truck it's whole life before I got it then I used it for a couple years for landscaping work and the damn thing refuses to die. Got the Trans and Engine rebuilt like two years ago and it's been running strong since. Damn thing will probably outlive my in laws 2013 f150 lol
I like the 96 to 99 with a 2.5l 4cyl with 8 spark plugs. They have good low torque for a 4 banger. Big plus on these engines are don't bend valves when the timing belt breaks.
Never owned a Ranger, only full-size Fords, but I have a super soft spot for mini trucks. I had a 1996 Chevy S10 with a 5 speed and a little 4 banger and that thing felt like a race car to me with its tiny little gear shift and short clutch pedal travel.
I had a 98. Best truck I ever had beside my 69 GMC. And my commercial rigs. I got great fuel mileage and performance. 230.miles on just over a tank of gas.
"Duuuuuuudes with wrenches" Great introduction. 👍 I owned a 2007 Ranger for 12 years. Loved that little pickup. Never had a mechanical or electrical problem. Blew a brake hose plus had to replace a rusted out brake line. The rear leaf spring mount rusted out and broke. That's it. I never even had to replace a light bulb. Rust underneath was going to doom that truck. Sold it with 69,000 miles. Besides that Ranger, I owned an '85 GMC S-15 Jimmy. Highly satisfied with both of them and would absolutely buy them again.
I own a 2002 Ranger regular cab 4x4 V6 5 speed with 174,000 miles and its as tough as they get, I've nickel and dimed it and it leaks and squeaks but its a daily driver to the city from the country, Dirt roads or main highways it goes.
I learned to drive on a 2000 3.0L Ranger. Wanted to swap a 351 Windsor from my dad’s 87 LTD Crown Vic that he had when he was in his twenties. Instead we sold the Vic to a guy who wanted the 351 for a ‘50s pickup restoration
My first vehicle was an 82 ranger, 4 speed, no overdrive, silver with red interior. Burned about a quart of oil a week. So many fun memories in that thing. Bought it from my uncle for $1 when I got my permit. He bought a new 98 ranger at the time. Wish I still had it
I have a 96 reg cab short bed with a 2.3 and an auto trans. It’s a love hate relationship with it. Manual transmission would definitely be better. I don’t much care for the way it handles and the auto trans, but it’s been reliable until it left me stranded 3 days ago because of a fuel pump. Gets about 400 miles a week put on it plus wood hauling duties in the winter
I own a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 5spd 4x4 regular cab with 142,000 on it (yellow) I put a new slave cylinder and clutch in it 2 years ago and it's a little go getter also, Driven daily to the city and back everyday, It travels a lot of back dirt roads, Strong truck.
01 ranger xlt stepside 4.0L V6 150k. Still have the original window sticker. Truck cruises at 85 smoother than glass. I get in and I forget it’s even running…❤
I work at my family’s salivate yard and I love when these trucks come in running. They are my favorite truck for what we use as “yard trucks” for hauling our tools, air compressors around etc. I usually have over 1k pounds worth of cargo in my truck and it makes them swap a lot 😂
Got that backwards bud
Nope, there are facts and opinions that form facts. I will explain it someday when we make a long form video on this exact vehicle . Thanks for watching
Right? I had a 2004 Mazda b4000 and it was a beast. But I thought that was a ford transmission.
@@travisbain616 the manual transmission was from mazda
But the engine is a Ford!
@@DudesWithWrenches I'll explain it now, Ford owned controlling shares in Mazda from 95 to 2008 and at that point Mazda was basically Ford clones, and used Ford parts so yeah ye got it backwards, Mazda was basically Japanese Ford
The 1st little Ford pickup, the Courier, was a rebaged Mazda. Same with the Chevy Luv, which was a rebaged Isuzu. Ford designed and built the Ranger for the 1983 model year to compete with GMs S Series truck that debuted the year prior. The Mazda then became a rebaged Ranger. Same happened with the S 10 in its 2nd generation, being rebaged the Isuzu Hombre. The Ford 2.3 dates back to the Ford Pinto, great little engine
'Preciate the history lesson, I do have a good amount of automotive knowledge but I didn't know that about the Chevy luv
@@corriewarner4979 the Isuzu version was called the Pu'P
The chev aveo. Best, most reliable small car chev ever sold. Period. A Suzuki Swift.
@@kelsycunningham8452 the Aveo was a rebranded Daewoo. The Geo Metro was the Suzuki Swift twin.
@@NDC1115 pronounced "poop"?
FORD RANGER!!!! THATS A FORD FUCKING RANGER.
I have the 4.0L V6 and love that little Ranger
Own a 95 ranger with 325k miles. Top end rebuilt 6 years ago. It’s my daily 16miles transportation vehicle. Getting 16mpg. I drive 14 days on 1 tank. Manual 5 speed monster baby!
I think your math might be off a bit .
@@larrykempton9660It's not, his gas gauge didn't work.
I'm a Chevy man at heart. I currently have an '83 s-10 strip down model. But I have to say, my 95 ranger was an awesome little truck. My bro in law bought it in 96 with 10k. My dad took it over and it went back and forth for years until I bought it for 500 but in 06 with 193K on it. I had it until 2020 when it finally got too much for my skills to keep up. It ran like a top, just needed body work and a clutch master cylinder. The ODO stopped working at 229K and I know I put more than 30K more before finally selling it to my buddy. That lil truck owed us nothing...
I drive a Mazda and it's an awesome little car. 2.0L 4 cylinder and a 6 speed manual get me a lifetime average of 36 mpg so far.
Yeah, I've got an 02 Ranger XLT RWD extended cab with the 3.0 Vulcan. Going on 219k miles, it still has the original engine and automatic transmission. She's a good little truck and I love her.
@@TheGreatHorseradish Yes. I also change the oil regularly targeting appx every 6k miles with full synthetic. I've also swapped the differential fluid and put synthetic in it as well. Power rack and pinion has more slop then I'm happy with, so it's about to be swapped with new tie rods and lower steering shaft since the boot is torn and it'll be easier with the rack and pinion off. Planning on swapping the rest of the power steering system with new components. Been thinking about swapping over to Amsoil fluids, so I may pick up some of their ATF.
I got the same truck just an 03 with approximately 280k miles it was running great until I was going 65 in the desert and didn't check my fluids before hand and blew my head gasket lol 😅
She still got me home also on a good 40 mile trip back
@@123spb Yeah, not checking the fluids will do it. There's a tiny leak on my water pump. It's on the list to take care of, but it's so small I'm not losing a noticeable amount of fluid so I'm not overly concerned. Being able to control where I'm going is much more of a concern right now.
I kinda have a habit of changing it entire systems, so I may do an overhaul when I do. New pump and gasket at the minimum, after a flush of course. More than likely, I'll also swap the thermostat, though the hoses and putting in a fresh new radiator isn't out of the question. I'll probably be going with a HOAT fluid.
Ah yes the vulcan V6. The only engine that when you ask it for performance and put your foot to the floor it complains and refuses.
My first truck that I learned how to drive in was basically this with a long bed and super cub with jump seats with a newer 2010 body style it was a 2010 2WD only Ford Ranger XLT super cab with the 2.3 L inline 4 cylinder engine black with black and gray cloth interior automatic with a bench seat I loved It was so simple and for a truck it drove really nice. You could park it just about anywhere. The fuel mileage was great mine in particular had an aftermarket toolbox in the back which was a nice addition all in all a very good little truck. It started up every time no problems ever and if it did, it was very simple to work on. I miss it. I would buy another and I probably will but this time I would like it to be red or another color than black because black gets too hot in the sun and you can’t keep it clean but I would give anything to have that truck back
The way he said hoodscoop gave me goosebumps
Wild
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I didnt realize how i felt till i read this😂
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@@danielsaucier7864 😂😂I'm sorry
I got a Mazda b2300 and they definitely are fun trucks with lots of personality.
I had the extended cab version of that truck. 2.3L is like the ford 300. They run forever!
Mine was still running somehow at 325k miles with a rather crappy service record, it burned oil and i accidentally ran it without oil and it almost siezed up on me at like 300k but i somehow managed to pour in oil before it did and while it couldn't run woth the A/C very well at all anymore unless you forced a higher idle speed, it lasted another 25k across the country till some jerk going 5x the speed limit lost traction and hit me head on
Exactly, my 2.3l has outlasted the rest of the truck so far. Body is getting rusty, transmission has been replaced, busted out a seized driveshaft carrier bearing, and if I keep up with the oil changes it might even out live me. Only motor jobs I've done were sparkplugs, wires and timing belt, all were for maintenance
yeah, but they didn't go like the 300!
@@patrickjunge6455 sadly they do have a limited lifespan, they can take tooons of abuse but once you get into super high mileage the pistons will eventually crumble, they fixed that in 98 iirc, if you took that engine, threw in a forged crank, high end hypereutectic pistons, nicer bearings, and the late model head, youd probably have yourself a million mile engine
@@DekGT5mad yes but the 300 didn't get 25mpg in a truck now did it, torque one had good gas mileage
My first truck 86' Ranger 5 speed Manual Transmission XL EFI 2.9 Ltr. V6 Cologne Engine. /Plane Engine, over 500,000+ miles and still rolling.
The Ranger, and Ranger based Explorer were a joint project. They were not completely made by Mazda or Ford, but had significant design/engineering/manufacturing from both.
The joke among the number of Mazda fans for a while was that Mazda's only hybrid was really a Ford (Tribute hybrid=Ford Escape hybrid).
And that Ford hybrid was really Toyota tech!
@@questioner1596 Actually, it was GM tech that they sold to Toyota back when they thought the EV-1 was going to be the future.
My dad had a 2004 Mazda before he traded it for a Ranger... Idk why, but he still has that Ranger and it's still kicking ass
I miss the old rangers!
It's absolutely disgusting that the new rangers are pretty much the size of f150s now.
I miss the old bronco 2.
@@LoNeWoLf6661000 I don’t necessarily miss the bronco 2. I had an ‘85 full-size Bronco. I loved that tank.
@@LoNeWoLf6661000 I like the bronco with the 5.8 liter Pushrod V8
The dentside rangers are better
Had BOTH Siblings: ‘94 Mazda B3000 & an ‘04 Ford Ranger: Solid Trucks until the Frame Rotted Out being in North East.
I have a '93, it's the latest model truck I own. I thought about a coyote swap, but decided to build and turbo the 2.3 instead. 400 hp and 360 lb/ft torque and half the weight of a V8.
Good little truck. Hard to find a good one today. If someone does have one today they think it’s made out of gold.
mines in decent shape, and its not made of gold at all. i dont know why or how people sell rangers for 6k out here. luckily i got mine needing a little bit of work for 2500
@@loganbodine1003hey I’ve got one too. Definitely not made of gold😂 idk about your finances but rangers are easy to work on if you’re into that. You could easily flip it and make 75 hundred. Maybe more depends on how much work you wanna put into it.
@@j.eremy.g Don’t do that they need to give people better deals!!
So they can resell them for better deals!
Managed to get a ranger from my brother in law, last year of the pushrod 4.0 v6. Thought about a engine swap but the 2.8 cummins kit cost too much. would like it to sip on the fuel but can't complain too much, from factory no egr and nice cold ac
Id say let her live her life, swap her later towards the end of life, get some good use out of that engine, besides what you spend on the swap will likely outpace your gas savings
I have the 4.0 V6 pushrod just like you. But it’s not a Ford ranger it’s a Mazda B-4000. Wish it had the manual trans. But it has LSD with a upgraded clutch pack. So much fun. It will get sideways any time you goose it under 20mph.
Best years of the 4.0 ohv for sure! They run pretty damn good and not having to deal with EGR is great.
I have a 99 b4000 I’m building into a prerunner. Intake, 66 mm tb, headers, and 4.56 gears. It gets down. Way quicker than I thought it would be. Even with 35s.
Man look into the vw TDI swap
Cologne engine is a diamond, it's not a power monster by any stretch of the imagination but loyalty is often a greater virtue
The S-10/15 has got to be one of the most popular v-8 swaps ever
Very true. Especially once GM went to the 4.3. Fairly simple swap. That being said a SBF isn't as popular, but a 302 or 351 in a Ranger, especially when you use the Fox body EFI computer is no slouch.
Buddy had one that would keep up with my Saleen with no problems. It took my Dalota Shelby and my Spirit R/T, to consistantly beat him in the quarter.
Never off the line, but he always had a nice view of my taillights on the nig big end, and we were door to door, at most a fender, with the Saleen.
Had a friend with the S-15 version of the v-8 conversion. He put it through a ditch or two and into a field one night.
He finally admitted years later that he had four different sized tires on it at the time....
I have the 2.3L 1989 with that 5th overdrive on the floor. Owned it for 16 years. It's a tank. I have hauled tons of rock and dirt in the back until those springs are flat. Easy to work on. Ugly as can be from paint erosion and rust. But hey, people probably think I don't have insurance and move out of my way. Honestly though, people do seem to avoid me.
I daily to work a 93 ranger with the 2.3l 2wd 5 sp. I bought it in 2009 for $1400 with just over 200,000 miles. It now has over 496000 miles and still runs fine! Original engine transmission and rear end!!!
It's fun that thoose rangers in brazil came with a v6 engine option and even a turbo diesel engine
the V6 was an option in the US also, but these little splash models most commonly the 4cl
Oh that’s nice to see. When I had mine, my neighbor had one that looked identical but it was the Canadian metric kilometers Mazda version. We always planned on parting them together to make one good working one when one of them lost the frame or otherwise blew up or whatever but we found someone who wanted to buy both of them from us before we got to that desperate point where one of them was shot.
I love every brand of car, if it's got wheels and an engine, I'll make it into something I will love.
Beats the left right lefts...
1990s Rangers were unkillable. Had a 94 as a work truck with the v6. Damn thing just kept on going no matter what I threw at it, and I threw a LOT at it. It had no back window, no ac, no radio, a short in the system requiring me to unhook the battery at the end of the day, and a family of ants in the extended cab (they never bothered me, so I just let them live their lives). It ended up outliving the company, so a coworker bought it for himself despite having 400k+ miles, because that was simply a damn good truck.
Hard to beat an old 4x4 Danger Ranger
Put 316,000 miles on a 94 model with a 2.3 and only reason i didnt put more is because i hit black ice and wrecked it. Best truck ive ever had. Had a 5 speed and i got 29 mpg
lucky u. 94 was the first year of the 6 digit odometers for Rangers and Explorers. My familys got a 93 with like 600k, odo spins over every 100k miles
It has the Gen z anti theft stick in it
Yeah my first thought when stealing a car is to steal a ford ranger
I dont even know why this is a stereotype cause I'm gen z and every one of my friends can drive a manual, but I know many previous generation people who can't
Lol I do feel like the only one in my generation that drives a stick 😂
@@FuskyTheHusky81 same I'm the only Young person I know that drives one 🤣
@@FuskyTheHusky81youre not the only one lol
98 S10 Blazer 175,000 miles Looks rough but underneath and sheetmetal are rustfree. Cant say that about my 07 LBZ with similar mileage. Who would have thought those mini trucks would be cool
I have officially liked every video now. Much love from Texas.
Still got a 95 2.3 running strong! Those little engines run like a champ
i called mine 2.3 leaker 83 ranger 4x4
351 V-8??? Yes , thank you 😁😁
Building a 351W first gen now, just adding a GT45 turbo to the mix...should be fun, and destroy tires too.
There are kits for a 302 swap, so therefore a 351 Windsor is an easy swap.
I got a 1996 Mazda b3000 for my first truck when I was seventeen, from the original owner. It’s a great little truck very easy to work on on the rare occasion something wears out
Dude I love your videos. And I looove your square body collection. More square bodies!
Less square bodies. Overpriced and frankly, overated $300 cheap trash.
Yes. I'm from that generstion, that used them as winter beaters.
However, that doesn't mean that I don't respect a good build regardless of make or model. I kist can't justify 4 to 5k for a driveline removed, rat shit filled, rusted out shit box, because it is the popular choice.
JMO, YMMV, and all that happy horse shit. Ran an 85 K20 for 5 winters, as my plow rig. Truck was free, with the plow. Paid $275.
Sold it, and kept the 73 F 250 instead. Better built truck, without the factory "folding hood."
Yeah. Today vehicles have too much tech in then. I’d love older ranger like that with 5 speed manual. Hate that manual are being phased out. I leaned how shift gears on old 1986 4x4 F150 302 v8 with 5 speed manual and 1st gear was bo low, and locking hubs.
I’ve seen plenty of 5.0 swaps (Windsor) on these things
Nice.... I wonder if a 351 would fit?
@@71Fenderv22yes. Exterior block dimensions are the same, as well as mounts, on the Windsor. Had to mod the firewall and trans tunnel for the C6 to fit, but it can be done.
And it was quick. Used to run my Sahleen against my friend's 5.8 swapped.89 regularly. Pretty even match.
351w is wider than a 302 due to taller deck height but yes basically same engine but they are very different in size
The 2.3 is actually a fantastic engine and pretty American if you do a bit of research on it. The carborated versions of these are used in mini stock racing in Ford thunderbirds, mustangs, and pintos. It was originally used in 1974 and didn't have dual spark and efi until the 80's. My first car was a 91 mustang with this engine. The transmission blew up 6 years ago, but I can go hook a jump box to it right now and it will fire up on the first try
Honestly I would love to put a modern 2.7l or 3.5l from ford in one.
The i4 2.8 Cummins turbo diesel would be perfect in a ranger.
2.7 EcoBeast in a Ranger... now that is an idea!
Squeezing in an explorer 302 is a riot in a little ranger! Peppy little thing!
seen a 5.0 HO put in one of those, it booked!
your videos are awesome an I also love them all
I had a 3 liter Splash as a teen, we had a crew of them in high-school. Best first vehicle? Spent multiple nights slidding in the snow in empty parking lots. We bagged on them, called them POS's. Had great gas mileage and almost indestructible as long as you didn't jump it more than 10 times across the railroad tracks.
Do you mean the wiper motor the blower motor? My favorite was the 4.0 l v6 engine with the off road package
I've owned a few of these little trucks and had alot of luck with them ! I live up North though, so I need my 4x4 for the snow!!! Very reliable! This one has a little cancer, but I'd drive it and jazz it up!!
Love the Mazda Rangers, absolute tank of a truck that easily goes toe to toe with a Tacoma of that year.
Worked with a guy who had a B2200 with 450k all original miles, stock clutch.
STOCK CLUTCH?!?!?!? Dude must be a smooth shifting legend
A b2200 is a Mazda. Had nothing to do with ford 😂😂
Which years were the rangers made by mazda?
i love these little ford truckz
I have two rangers with the 2.3l, they are some of of the most reliable engines ford ever made, if taken care of properly they'll go to 300k without any major work other than a timing belt every 100k and maybe a couple spark plug changes.
Same, ''94 and '09, if you take care of them they will run for a long time
I've got a 94, 3.0 v6, that was used as a work truck it's whole life before I got it then I used it for a couple years for landscaping work and the damn thing refuses to die. Got the Trans and Engine rebuilt like two years ago and it's been running strong since. Damn thing will probably outlive my in laws 2013 f150 lol
I like the 96 to 99 with a 2.5l 4cyl with 8 spark plugs. They have good low torque for a 4 banger. Big plus on these engines are don't bend valves when the timing belt breaks.
2.3l with 8 sparkplugs?
That
Emission bs
two plugs per cylinder. One on each side of the cylider head. People often swap wires around to make them fire at the same time.
Never owned a Ranger, only full-size Fords, but I have a super soft spot for mini trucks. I had a 1996 Chevy S10 with a 5 speed and a little 4 banger and that thing felt like a race car to me with its tiny little gear shift and short clutch pedal travel.
I had a 98. Best truck I ever had beside my 69 GMC. And my commercial rigs. I got great fuel mileage and performance.
230.miles on just over a tank of gas.
"Duuuuuuudes with wrenches"
Great introduction. 👍
I owned a 2007 Ranger for 12 years. Loved that little pickup. Never had a mechanical or electrical problem. Blew a brake hose plus had to replace a rusted out brake line. The rear leaf spring mount rusted out and broke. That's it. I never even had to replace a light bulb. Rust underneath was going to doom that truck.
Sold it with 69,000 miles.
Besides that Ranger, I owned an '85 GMC S-15 Jimmy. Highly satisfied with both of them and would absolutely buy them again.
When i heard we don't have any car hate we enjoy anything with four wheels and motor i instantly subbed
my 97' 2.3L been going strong, I'm a Mazda Guy and having a Ford Ranger is the best truck i've every owned
Rangers are good trucks. Not stylish, not fast, definitely not sought after… but time tells a million stories about its reliability. They’re cool.
Yeah, I had a mazda b 2000 that had ford emblems all over the engine and glass.
As a bow tie man that 3rd gen Camaro is what got my attention. 88 Iroc was my first car. T top 350 auto.
Grandad had a ranger... he loved that Lil truck.
I’ve got a manual ‘98 3.0 v6. I love my Ranger.
My 92 ford ranger was a club cab. And was a beast when I replaced the intake sensor.
I currently daily a '92 2.3 with a 5 speed, I love my little single cab, short bed Ranger
i hate how slow they are lol. but i love my truck mines a 97.
Gave my 97 Ranger to my grandson. It's a great little truck. 4 x 4 and stick. Fun to drive. My husband says this year was made by Ford.
I own a 2002 Ranger regular cab 4x4 V6 5 speed with 174,000 miles and its as tough as they get, I've nickel and dimed it and it leaks and squeaks but its a daily driver to the city from the country, Dirt roads or main highways it goes.
351 W mild cam, quick silver shifter and a 9 inch rear end
I learned to drive on a 2000 3.0L Ranger. Wanted to swap a 351 Windsor from my dad’s 87 LTD Crown Vic that he had when he was in his twenties. Instead we sold the Vic to a guy who wanted the 351 for a ‘50s pickup restoration
Friend of mine has a 2001 Ranger with V6 engine...it runs very good.
I have two of them. Love them both 😂 one is lowered the other is the 4x4. Truly best of both worlds 😂
YES, a 351 I've seen what they can do, but that was in a '74 Cougar. I thought I was going to die that night, my friend Randy was driving
Nice camaro 👍💯 and definitely put a big block in the ranger with 35” mudders 🤘
The turbo coupe engine is a direct bolt in for that transmission. It's a pain free way to build fun little prerunner!
I have two, both with a 302 v8. Unstoppable. They’ll be on the road for decades to come.
My first vehicle was an 82 ranger, 4 speed, no overdrive, silver with red interior. Burned about a quart of oil a week. So many fun memories in that thing. Bought it from my uncle for $1 when I got my permit. He bought a new 98 ranger at the time. Wish I still had it
I have a 96 reg cab short bed with a 2.3 and an auto trans. It’s a love hate relationship with it. Manual transmission would definitely be better. I don’t much care for the way it handles and the auto trans, but it’s been reliable until it left me stranded 3 days ago because of a fuel pump. Gets about 400 miles a week put on it plus wood hauling duties in the winter
I have such a soft spot for stepside Rangers, my god that looks cool
I love my rangers. My dad had a 1999 3.0 Vulcan V6 5 speed manual. Had it for 14 years.. it was a great truck. Miss that hefty little thing
I had an 89 Range XLT with a little 2.9 6 cylinder, best small truck I ever owned.
I own a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 5spd 4x4 regular cab with 142,000 on it (yellow) I put a new slave cylinder and clutch in it 2 years ago and it's a little go getter also, Driven daily to the city and back everyday, It travels a lot of back dirt roads, Strong truck.
Thought you would skip the badass scoop, glad you acknowledged 🤣🤣
The concept of small pick ups have left the minds of manufacturers. The small pick up was made for the working class. It's American.
'MURICAAAA
One of my most favorite trucks was a S10.
I had a 93 Ford Ranger Splash. It had the flare sides just like the one in the video. It was a cool truck.
Rangers are amazing. Was my first vehicle and wouldn’t trade for any other first vehicle.
Got an 87 ranger with a 5 speed. I learned to drive stick in that truck. Tons of fun
“Check out that awesome heeeuuuuudscoop!” 😂
I think its every ranger owners dream to LS swap it.. it'd be so powerful you wouldn't even need to touch the gas between stoplights 😂
The 2.3 4 cylinder was still the pinto Lima motor in that generation. The Mazda derived 2.3 twin cam didn't arrive until around 2003.
I've had three Rangers: a '99....an '03 and now my '10 Sport 4x4, 5spd. 4.0.
Just under 58k miles now. Excellent condition. Love my Rangy Pangy!
01 ranger xlt stepside 4.0L V6 150k. Still have the original window sticker. Truck cruises at 85 smoother than glass. I get in and I forget it’s even running…❤
Always wanted a ranger splash, love the retro vibes !!!
Yep. That flare side bed looked good on it. Enough so that I'm makojg pne for the wife's 08 Silverado.
I had a ‘95 Splash edition extended cab. After I drove an F-150 with the 3.5 eco in it I had a really good idea 😂
“Check out that awesome hood SKEEEUUWWWPPP”
V8 + 3 nitrous bottles.! To go 70 Down hill.😂😂😂
I love the fact someone in the past put Ford Explorer rims on it.
"We enjoy everything with 4 wheels and a motor [... except the PT Cruiser]".
And the one Chevy pickup that looks like a pt cruiser
@@davidcarmichael2038 yes, the SSR, too.
Just turbo the 2.3! That motor is rock solid, it just needs to breathe!
I work at my family’s salivate yard and I love when these trucks come in running. They are my favorite truck for what we use as “yard trucks” for hauling our tools, air compressors around etc. I usually have over 1k pounds worth of cargo in my truck and it makes them swap a lot 😂
I've got a 94 xlt with the 4.0, love it to death, hate working on it living in the rust belt. I've wanted to put a 351 in it since day one lol