New member from Eastern Nevada

[IdigAUinNV]

Greeting all.
Just purchased a 1992 Ford Ranger with what I was told had 160k miles. It is an automatic 4.0 4x4 supper cab.
I purchased it to have something I can reliable get around in the winter here.
My daily driver is a 2 WD Silverado. Been a great truck, but not at all suited for snow covered streets, driveways or alleys, so it has to go.

The ranger needs a bunch of minor things like door window switch, right door won’t open from outside, suspension squeaks, drivers seat foam worn out, etc, etc.
The major item are the transmission not working well(almost not at all), A/C not working, 4x4 not working and engine running a bit rough on startup.
My plan is to fix the trans and 4x4 right away. Then peck at the other items as time/money permits.
I retired as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for a utility, but have zero experience with the Ranger, as we had none in our fleet. But I’m sure I can figure everything out.
It should be a leaning experience!

Cheers!

 

[Uncle Gump]

You folks are sure lucky with those rust free trucks out there.

Welcome to TRS...

 

[IdigAUinNV]

You folks are sure lucky with those rust free trucks out there.

Welcome to TRS...

Yes indeed. Lived in the “rust belt” until I was 21, so I understand the pain!
Problem we have is that it can be tough to find good used major parts, as most of the vehicles can be run many miles. Especially parts with failure rates higher then normal, ie A4LD trans.
Have a great one!

Cheers!