I have not experienced any major problems this jewel.
The 2.3L is one of the best engines ever (of course the 302ci. is the best engine ever).
Ford for life!
I am all about the 2.3L engine, best value all around!
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned.
It is a very tough and reliable truck that doesn't have a whole lot of power (what can you expect for a 4 cylinder), but will run forever.
Here is a little more for you about the 2.3L, I have a 1980 Ford Pinto, that still runs and I drive it today and it has the 2.3L engine in it.
I have a 1994 2 wheel drive 5 speed Ranger with the 2.3L (140CID) engine. I bought the truck with 105,000 miles on it and I just turned over 240,000. Other than routine maintenance, such as oil changes every 2500 to 3000 miles, and things of that nature the only parts that I have replaced are the engine and transmission mounts and couple sets of U-joints. The engine does not leak any fluids or burn any oil. I am a firm believer in Valvoline and Quaker State's high mileage engine oils. There is not one day that I don't get in this truck and put the accelerator to the floor in all five gears on my way either to or from work. In other words I don't "baby" it. All I can say is if you take care of the routine maintenance on the vehicle, it will take care of you!
Brandon,
From Clinton Twp. Michigan.
I also have a 1994 ranger it's a great truck, but it definitely lacks power if anyone can give me any info on getting more power out of it please help me. As far as the 1980 Pinto I also had one of those and if it hadn't gotten T-boned I would still have it. I left Maryland and drove to Montana hauling every thing I owned in a 4x8 trailer when the car had 188,000 miles on it then I drove it back to Maryland and when it had about 220,000 on it someone hit it. It was an awesome little car!
John Myers
My 1994 Ranger Splash is truly the best little truck I have ever owned. It is just turning over 300,000 kms. The only issue I have is changing the rear spark plug on the drivers side. It is hidden by the fuel injection unit and you can't get at it to change it. Any suggestions? bn_simps@hotmail.com.
Ranger trucks are the best little truck ever built by Ford. That's why they keep going on with the same brand and model, don't you think? Example; Chevy discontinued the S-10 because it was a piece of crap. I had a '94 Ranger. I bought it used and put 15,000 miles on it in 6 months! Nothing more that oil changes were needed. I crashed it and the insurance gave it total loss, but, that was the end of the truck.. a crash, NEVER a failure. Will buy another Ranger.
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