Who makes the Ford Ranger 5-cylinder engine?
Who makes the Ford Ranger 5-cylinder engine?
The Volvo 5 cylinder engine was also manufactured in this Ford/Peugeot facility but because it was best known in a Volvo it is regarded as an exclusively Volvo engine. Kelly Engineering.
What to do if your clutch is low in a Ford Ranger?
If low, top off the system and test the clutch pedal. Next, check for leaks along the hydraulic lines. If discovered, identify and replace the bad lines or seals. Then, bleed the clutch system to get any air out. Even the smallest amount of air in the lines can prevent proper operation.
Is the Ford Ranger made in the USA?
Ford also makes this engine for Mazda which market a similar vehicle to the Ford Ranger here in Australia. In Fact they are both built in the same factory but the Mazda BT 50 may not be sold in the USA. It is a fascinating study of the way in which Diesel engines were developed and incorporated over the years since World War Two.
When did I Buy my 1999 Ford Ranger?
Bought it new in 1999, sold it in 2003 with 94,000 miles (almost 25k/year.) I deliberately got the simplest vehicle I could, 2wd, 3.0l V-6 and 5-speed, with the XLT package for the cloth seats, AC, and 15″ wheels.
The Volvo 5 cylinder engine was also manufactured in this Ford/Peugeot facility but because it was best known in a Volvo it is regarded as an exclusively Volvo engine. Kelly Engineering.
Are there any issues with the Ford Ranger?
The truck does have some minor electrical issues: wipers turning on by themselves, headlight warning sound going off, cab light going off, and locks needing regular silicon spraying. I never liked the handling of this truck. It seemed like I had to be extra careful when going over bumps at high speed. It would seem to lose traction.
Ford also makes this engine for Mazda which market a similar vehicle to the Ford Ranger here in Australia. In Fact they are both built in the same factory but the Mazda BT 50 may not be sold in the USA. It is a fascinating study of the way in which Diesel engines were developed and incorporated over the years since World War Two.
