Ford ranger, lack of power when towing and a screeching noise too?

[combined tree services]

It will give you plenty of time to source a re conditioned warranties engine from the uk , the heads on rangers are made of recycled milk bottle tops and the dot to mend is not far behind it . Sorry to hear of your pain but speaking from experience that's what owning a ranger is all about !

[monkeybusiness]

This sounds like what's happening to my 2001 XLT turbo.belts are fine but when cold and I give it the revs it sounds like belts slipping. But having checked they are fine. Does what you say affect anything apart from may be a power issue:confused1:

 

Doesn't seem to - have a look around the exhaust manifold gasket area for evidence of soot. The gasket is around £40-50 and a bit awkward to fit, but does stop the squealing!

[normandylumberjack]

Getting a bit fed up with kit and the recomendations I have followed.

 

Q; whats the best 4x4 pick up for arb work/reliability?

A; Ranger, go for a Ranger bomb proof, best bet is a Ranger etc.

 

As soon as it throws a major wobbley.......... "thats the trouble with rangers" " should of got a hilux"

 

A bit like,

 

Q; best top handle saw?

A; Go for a t540xp, bomb proof, loads of power, smooth and easy to use, don't touch a 201t......

 

The day after I get one, all over arbtalk........... T540xp made of chocolate, fragile, running problems, get a 201t much better saw..........

 

And relax

[Stubby]

Getting a bit fed up with kit and the recomendations I have followed.

 

Q; whats the best 4x4 pick up for arb work/reliability?

A; Ranger, go for a Ranger bomb proof, best bet is a Ranger etc.

 

As soon as it throws a major wobbley.......... "thats the trouble with rangers" " should of got a hilux"

 

A bit like,

 

Q; best top handle saw?

A; Go for a t540xp, bomb proof, loads of power, smooth and easy to use, don't touch a 201t......

 

The day after I get one, all over arbtalk........... T540xp made of chocolate, fragile, running problems, get a 201t much better saw..........

 

And relax

 

I think there is a clue there Normandy ! Put your opinion poll out there then go complete opposite mate !

[monkeybusiness]

My ranger has been very good.

[geoff]

My ranger has been very good.

 

I have to say my 07 truck has too, fingers crossed!

[5 shires]

Getting a bit fed up with kit and the recomendations I have followed.

 

Q; whats the best 4x4 pick up for arb work/reliability?

A; Ranger, go for a Ranger bomb proof, best bet is a Ranger etc.

 

As soon as it throws a major wobbley.......... "thats the trouble with rangers" " should of got a hilux"

 

A bit like,

 

Q; best top handle saw?

A; Go for a t540xp, bomb proof, loads of power, smooth and easy to use, don't touch a 201t......

 

The day after I get one, all over arbtalk........... T540xp made of chocolate, fragile, running problems, get a 201t much better saw..........

 

And relax

 

Even what you have said and the very bad luck you have had with your ranger I would still say a ranger takes some beating for a all round vehicle for Arb/tree work. I think you have just been very unlucky and brought a wrong un from were and who ever you got it from,whether they new it had major problems when who ever sold it to you only they will know Rangers are very good. From 01 to bout 07/8 are the best with the very new ones just as good, the ones in between not so. You just been very unlucky. No consultation I know.

[normandylumberjack]

So the mechanic has had a look and thinks its the crankshaft, he is going to strip it today and let me know his findings.

 

Cant be that bad

[Mountain man]

Prepare for some pillow biting!