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Topic: Ranger life span
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Russ3747
Journeyman Posts: 51
From: Raleigh, NC
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-09-2004 11:01 PM
   
I am looking for a spare truck, I found a 95 ranger with 4.0 v6, 5-speed, 4 wheel drive, it has 115,000 miles on it, what ever I get needs to last at least a year w/o major problems. Does anyone know about how long these trucks normally last? or what to look for when shoping?------------------
Triple Black 93 GT Conv.
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2377
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 01-09-2004 11:24 PM
I used to drive one for work. A 95 or 96 with a 4 banger/5speed. It had 180K+ miles on it and was a company truck, so probably not babied before I drove it.
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rellik74
Gearhead Posts: 129
From: Trinidad , Colorado, USA
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-10-2004 12:04 PM
I gave my 94 ranger 2.3 to my son and it has 180 K now still runs good .Things wear out did clutch at 150K
did timing belt and water pump at 160K no OTHER PROBLEMS i THINK THE RANGER IS A GOOD TRUCK, Now dirve a 98 4x4
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3984
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-11-2004 09:40 PM
Just look for signs of maintanience,like clean oil and filters,plugs,etc. That is a good starting point for judging condition.
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 875
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-15-2004 02:14 PM
They hold up well. I think the 2.3 last longer than the 4.0, but it was a Diesel block to begin with. The resale sucks on they, but they don't die easily. My wifes 96 2.3 has 150K and my 89 BII(almost the same truck) has 183K.------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
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Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-16-2004 09:41 PM
My '94 has a 2.3L with the 5-speed. I bought it at 110K miles. Although it now has three sides with dents, it still has it's OE clutch and is pushing on 217K miles.... I'm expecting to get at least 260K out of it before the fat lady sings...  Ryan 
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5761
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-18-2004 12:32 AM
My 87 had 340,000 km (that's over 200,000 miles) before the 2.0L died while my brother owned it, the tranny and rear end were a bit loose too. I still managed to sell the whole driveline for $200 to make most of the $300 purchase price back.I stuck a 5.0L , T5 and 8.8 in it and it's now over 375,000 km and still got it's original springs and front shocks, i changed the brake pads and rotors which were too thin to turn but the calipers and hoses are originals as is the master cylinder.
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