What to do about a blown head gasket on a Ford Ranger?

What to do about a blown head gasket on a Ford Ranger?

I replaced the radiator with a new one and flushed the coolant system pretty well. Also replaced the plugs/wires. Had it serviced and the check engine light stayed off. Haven’t driven the truck that much because I can walk to work. This was a few months back. A week ago I was on the road and #6 cylinder misfired.

How to test for a blown head gasket ( Ford Explorer )?

Checking whether your 4.0L Ford Explorer (4.0L Ranger, 4.0L Aerostar, or 4.0L Mountaineer) has a blown head gasket can be done with one of four different tests and in this article I’ll show you how to do them and how to interpret the results you’ll obtain from them. Contents of this tutorial: Important Tips. Symptoms Of A Blown Head Gasket.

What are the symptoms of a blown head gasket?

Most of the symptoms of a blown head gasket are obvious, since the way that the engine runs is usually affected. Here are some of the most common signs of a blown head gasket: Rough/Choppy Idle- When a head gasket blows, it will lower the effective compression ratio of one or more cylinders. This is always most noticeable at idle speed.

Can a blown head gasket be exonerated?

Thankfully, there are several more tests that can be done to confirm that the head gasket is blown or exonerate it as the cause of the issue. If in your case this test was inconclusive, the next test is to see if the engine’s compression/combustion gases are escaping thru’ the radiator.

What happens if you blow the head gasket on a Ford Ranger?

Loss of Power – A blown head gasket can leave your Ranger feeling sluggish at speed. “Milky” Oil – Depending on how bad and where the head gasket has broken, engine coolant can mix with the oil. This is a very serious concern. Oil that is too this can lock the motor up and leave you stranded.

Can a 4.0L Explorer have a blown head gasket?

This is bad news and indicates that your 4.0L Explorer (or Ranger, Aerostar, Mountaineer) overheating to the point the one (or both) of the head gaskets burned. CASE 2: The color of the engine oil is normal. So far so good, but this result doesn’t really confirm that the head gaskets are OK.

What causes a blown head gasket in a car?

A blown head gasket is the result of the engine overheating and usually, one of the tell tale signs is coolant mixing with the engine oil. This first test will confirm whether this has happened or not.

Can a bad oil cooler cause a blown head gasket?

Yes. It’s full and clean. I’ve read that a bad oil cooler can mix the coolant and oil, and can also make the radiator overheat. This doesn’t account for the engine rattle, or the misfire, but it may be one of multiple solutions. Re: Signs Of A Blown Head Gasket….