Thread: Gotta Ford Ranger, You might want to watch this.

https://youtu.be/j_nh-_xBYDo

Gear box issues and fixes. ( Auto's)

That'd be why I got the manual... And crosses fingers for the dual mass flywheel!

Didn't the manuals have issues with soft output shafts?

Sure did

Certain year range apparently, which I don't think mine is. But you never know with Ford in general...

As far as the auto's - they were a disappointment with regard to longevity as some are still working fine after 300,000Km and some died really young. Its a weird one, considering how many of the vehicles are out there including the BT50 which is virtually identical there aren't seeing a huge number coming back in with gearbox issues. Injector/injection pump, electrical gremlins, EGR cooler and coolant system issues and a few others seem to appear higher on the list of clusterflucks Ford.

Originally Posted by No.3

Certain year range apparently, which I don't think mine is. But you never know with Ford in general...

As far as the auto's - they were a disappointment with regard to longevity as some are still working fine after 300,000Km and some died really young. Its a weird one, considering how many of the vehicles are out there including the BT50 which is virtually identical there aren't seeing a huge number coming back in with gearbox issues. Injector/injection pump, electrical gremlins, EGR cooler and coolant system issues and a few others seem to appear higher on the list of clusterflucks Ford.

That might be beacuse of the typical type of Ranger driver vs the typical BT-50 driver haha

Interesting that he said that most of the damage is done to over heating because the gearbox 'thermostat' isnt opening properly and not letting the oil thru to the cooler. I would fit the biggest oil cooler I could to the things. (not that I would ever own one. Im not a Ford man)

Originally Posted by tac a1

Interesting that he said that most of the damage is done to over heating because the gearbox 'thermostat' isnt opening properly and not letting the oil thru to the cooler. I would fit the biggest oil cooler I could to the things. (not that I would ever own one. Im not a Ford man)

Fitting a big-arse cooler is a good idea with any auto especially if towing and/or off-roading.

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

Fitting a big-arse cooler is a good idea with any auto especially if towing and/or off-roading.

You have to be careful doing that. I've heard of guys doing this and then the bloody thing won't change into top gear because the ATF isn't warm enough.

Thats why a use a manual for towing. Not a fan of autos for doing the hard yards.

Originally Posted by tac a1

You have to be careful doing that. I've heard of guys doing this and then the bloody thing won't change into top gear because the ATF isn't warm enough.

Thats why a use a manual for towing. Not a fan of autos for doing the hard yards.

My thoughts as well but not for the same reason you list - I much prefer the direct drive and being able to control what cog. Nothing worse than a hunting tranny...

If the trans isn't coming up to temp it isn't the cooler's fault, there is a mechanical fault in the thermostat/sensor system that will result in damage of some form somewhere. The autos are getting better, but even 10 years ago weren't perfect. The new ones are a lot more robust from what I hear though.

Wounder if you can fit the new 10speed under if the 6 pops. I got the 10speed and very smooth

Originally Posted by 199p

Wounder if you can fit the new 10speed under if the 6 pops. I got the 10speed and very smooth

I wouldnt even bother. Im not a fan.

Best Ute I’ve owned, after two Holdens, the 5cylinder Motor makes some strange noises anyway

Originally Posted by tac a1

I wouldnt even bother. Im not a fan.

You definitely come across as someone who is stuck in there ways so i am not surprised. But the question really wasn't aimed towards you

Edit to add is it the 10 speed your not a fan of or just fords? not sure if they make it in house.

Originally Posted by 199p

You definitely come across as someone who is stuck in there ways so i am not surprised. But the question really wasn't aimed towards you

Edit to add is it the 10 speed your not a fan of or just fords? not sure if they make it in house.

No, I'm not a Ford man. Never have been since I had to work on the things way back when. Just the build quality of them was rubbish.

I much prefer Toyota's. I've got a 70 series V8, which I think is agricultural, but fantastic for towing, which is what it was brought for.

Don't get me wrong some people have a great run out of their Ford's. Lots of people seem to have serious issues though from what I hear and see.

Set in my ways?? Maybe, but I just know what I like and what works for me.