Recent content by Speedwagon

I've been poking around with this idea, and it seems RicksRangerz has them available. Or at least, makes them on demand. His FB page is active.

Thanks. I'm not looking to crank it to max, as I still need to daily the truck. Good to know you can crank it a little and be ok on ride.

I appreciate the responses. While digging, I did see references to the offset, and realized I might need some spacers or aftermarket wheels to do it properly. But it seems like with the proper offset, slightly larger tires can be run with minimal lifting, as the primary rubbing is from offset...

Hey everyone. I'm going to be due for some new tires in the next few months, and I'm considering upsizing a bit. This is on a completely stock 2002 Ranger 4x4 Offroad, and I have the stock 245/75/16 on it currently. Instead of going up to a 265/75/16(31.6") or a 285/75/16(32.8"), I'm thinking I...

I ordered a new control module. If this one lasted 20 years, no reason a brand new Ford one won't last another 20. Hopefully some of the processes used to make it have improved a bit. In the meantime, I wrapped my current module in aluminum foil, to reflect the heat from the HVAC system away...

That one part is not on those vehicles for a reason. At a pull it yourself place, that almost always translates to a part that has a (relatively) high failure rate. And by the 4th, 5th, or 6th vehicle I've seen missing the part, I no longer want that part used. Especially if several of the...

I mean, this is the factory original part, and it's 20 years old at this point. I certainly don't think it's a flawed system. And I rather like the electronic shift vs a manual one. Just as I rather like power windows, vs reaching across the truck to roll up the window on the opposite side...

Well it is definitely my control module. I took it out of the plastic case, had it hooked up. Truck in run, and turned it to 4hi. Went in no problem, twice. Heated the control module up with a heat gun, and then the truck failed to go into 4hi. Took the module out, waved it around in the...

2002 Ranger, 4.0 auto trans. I replaced the 4wd motor about 2 years ago, so it fairly new. And the problem I'm having, is after I drive somewhere, it doesn't want to engage. Example: I leave my house in the morning, engage 4wd just fine to get out of my neighborhood with all the snow. Back to...

I have a 2002 4.0 auto. Looking to source a used trans replacement. Rockauto lists the 01-03 trans as compatible. 07-11 is supposedly different. There is a 07 at my local yard. Is it a compatible trans?

That's not possible. The spark plug wires came apart when I removed them, and so I tossed them. Along with the plugs that were in the truck when I got it. It also doesn't make sense, because I've tried 2 sets of wires, and 2 sets of plugs since this started, with no change. So it can't be the...

Well, I'm still getting idle misfires on this. Replacing the upstream oxygen sensors fixed the long term fuel trims, and brought them to around -5 now, instead of the -12 they were hovering around. PCV valve replaced Did a DIY smoke test, and couldn't find any vacuum leaks Removed, cleaned...

Gotcha, thanks! Separating those wires seems to have improved the idling, as they seemed to be touching when I first noticed it

Just noticed this on my 2002 4.0. Not sure what it goes to, as the wires disappear under the intake manifold.

I believe I finally have my answer! Long term fuel trims were consistently negative, and spark plugs kept showing lean. Looks like I have a bad O2 sensor.