Is a 2004 Ranger reliable?
Is a 2004 Ranger reliable?
The 2004 Ford Ranger Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands.
What’s the problem with the Ford Ranger cylinder 4?
P0304: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 4 P0304 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Ranger. The nice thing about P0304 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler than P0300, which means that the cylinders are randomly misfiring.
Are there any recalls on 2004 Ford Ranger?
The 2004 Ford Ranger models have a total of eight recalls and 462 complaints according to Car Complaints. The issues with this model largely have to do with engine troubles and misfires. One owner of a 2004 Ford Ranger in California experienced engine stalling and misfires.
What is the trouble code on a Ford Ranger?
P0304 is a relatively common trouble code with any vehicle, that includes the Ford Ranger. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0304: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 4.
What causes the p0304 trouble code on a Ford Ranger?
There are quite a few things that can cause the P0304 trouble code to trigger the Ford Ranger. Here are the most common problems that will throw the code. They are presented somewhat in order from most to least likely to be causing the code: Bad Spark Plugs – Spark plugs are one of the most common causes of P0304.
The 2004 Ford Ranger models have a total of eight recalls and 462 complaints according to Car Complaints. The issues with this model largely have to do with engine troubles and misfires. One owner of a 2004 Ford Ranger in California experienced engine stalling and misfires.
What’s the problem with the Ford Ranger engine?
This problem with Rangers is addressed in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 05-26-3. In certain 04-06 Ford Ranger engines, the valves malfunction because the heads are misaligned, apparently they were designed or manufactured incorrectly in the factory. With me, the problem started with a slight tremor in the engine around 30,000 miles.
What to do if your 2004 Ford Ranger dies?
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What kind of engine does a 2004 Ford Ranger have?
I have the 2004 Ford Ranger Edge Ext Cab 2WD 4.0L V6 with the 5-spd auto transmission. Since about 11,000 miles, it has had a bad “lurching” once I hit 40 mph.
