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| Posted: Wed May 1st, 2019 06:42 pm |
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wh23g3g Joined: Sun Mar 11th, 2018
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I'm looking to replace my 98 Ranger with another later Ranger since I can't afford the remake. Like a 2003+. I kinda wanted one with power windows, mirrors, and locks. So I have some features for the specific Ranger I want. I've got to have an extended cab with the rear jump seats even though they aren't likely to be used. I kinda was looking at the 4wd models since they tend to be more heavily optioned except the one I'm currently wanting to go take a closer look at. It's an 07 XL stripped down fleet truck. It's got the 4.0 SOHC and automatic. It is 4wd, non-limited slip. Plus it's manual everything and doesn't have the rear seats. It's got a little over 150,000 miles. But the price seems fair. I'm just wanting to know more about the 4.0 SOHC because it appears to be a quite complicated engine compared to the 3.0 and 4.0 OHV engines. We did have an 01 Explorer with the same 4.0 SOHC it was still running good at over 200,000 when we got rid of it. I remember the only repair was the thermostat housing that I know are notorious for leaking. I don't think we ever put a water pump or any ignition part on it other than plugs and wires. I see it has a timing chain on the front, a cam chain on the front and back. I've heard from various mechanics say that the guides start to break on high mileage and it's a good bit of money to do a timing set on it. I would be using the truck as a daily driver. But I only have a 5 minute commute back and forth everyday. I do drive a bit the two days I'm off but not always. I know the SOHC has more hp than the OHV 4.0 but not a huge difference in torque. So which is the best for reliability? Or do I need to look back to the 2000 model year as the last year of the 4.0 OHV?
____________________ 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5 4R44E Automatic 4.10 non-limited slip, 1993 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3 M5 Manual, 3.45 non-limited slip |
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