I worked on this series of Rangers when they were new. They were very reliable apart from failed injectors, leaky rear mains, blown turbos, failed intercoolers, failed dpfs, rear axles noisy, oil consumption, ABS module failure, unannounced catastrophic engine failures, Other than that a great truck all round.😂
Australian mechanic here who work on a lot of these. Known issues with these engines. Call main dealer, as you’ll be surprised how affordable a complete new engine is. If you go with a used engine, consider putting in upgraded oil pump. Also very important procedure for changing oil and filter with these, if you leave it more then 5 minutes with no oil, it won’t get oil pressure. Love the channel, long time subscriber
I found your channel a few months back now, so glad I did. Couple of top blokes doing quality work being open & honest about the ups & downs, ultimately sharing great content. Thank you.
I just love seeing Chris’s personality coming through he’s much more relaxed on camera now and really interacts with us viewers, another great post guys looking forward to seeing you work on a truck again 👍
I had a 4yr old mk3 Cortina for 9 years, replaced brakes, sills, suspension, clutch, camshaft twice, rust galore repairs & full paint job & more, & it still only lasted another 12 months after I sold it. Put me off Fords for life - they were rubbish and would not let my family touch one ever since. Enjoyed your video, good fun to watch.👍
I've just repaired one exactly the same, same engine, egr cooler failed and destroyed the entire engine, the 3.2 isn't a good engine and very expensive to replace, good luck guys👍
Just love you two I love how nothing stresses you both out especially Chris he’s so laid-back love the banter you have between each other great content lads thank you 😊😊😊😊
Made that look easy lads, I heard it was the earlier ones of these these that had the engine fault, we had a couple of early transits 17plates had similar issue
My word you did a great job with that! I am so impressed with the methodical progress and lack drama. This was clearly a well maintained vehicle and for the engine to fail so dramatically at such low mileage there must be an underlying problem. Keep up the good work!!
It’s a piece of piston. The curved area is gudgeon hole. They’re a mare to get out , take the wipers off and the wiper panel to get room. Especially if it’s a manual. I used to hate them but after building a few I don’t mind them now. In NZ we blank off the egr and sort the ECU To suit and they go heaps better.
Guys you encourage me to take on bigger and bigger jobs with your videos, I'm a one man band so your videos help me a lot. Love that engine hoist 😂 she's an oldie but a goodie.
Great vid again guys, you two seem like the perfect duo to be with on a lads night out or 'jolly boys outing' lol, loving all the humour and banter this is my favourite channel
At least guys, it went out with a bang! In the US Ford Explorers are nicknamed Exploders... a friend of mine in Arizona is on his third engine now and he says " the clock is ticking".
Loved the ending😂😂. More than anything the camaraderie between you comes through so well on your videos. Thanks so much- I really enjoy your content 👏🏻👏🏻
3.2 ranger POS. Super hard to work on. EGR cooler replacement institute barstard of job. Oil pump chain breaker . Pig all round. Every time I see one on the road I cringe for the owner. Thanks for sharing. Following from Sydney Australia.
That must have been a very loud bag! I have changed an engine where a rod has gone through the block but I have never seen a hole in both sides before. An enjoyable video there Gents and you got me with the joke at the end, very good Rob. 👍👍
Not that it matters because it is knackered, but the engine is not made by or based on Volvo. It's a PUMA duratorq variant and really based on a Ford native design.
Nearly bought a ford ranger 3.2 unfortunately heard to many bad reports about those vehicles. i’m glad i went down the Toyota Hilux 3.0 invincible route amazing trucks built proof engines 👍👍
Just remember not to leave it to drain when changing your oil. Dump the oil, refit the drain plug, and refill. You've got about 15 minutes to refill it with oil otherwise the oil pump loses prime.
Guys why don’t you have some branded vehicle covers made for stuff you don’t want us to see in the background when filming. You could also use them to do “big reveals” or something like that. Obviously you can also sell them as well. Just a thought.
Great video really enjoyed. If bellhousing bolts were such a nightmare did you not consider removing engine and gearbox as a complete unti and then split on shopfloor?
Amazing video that was one big brute of an engine! Can’t wait to see the next chapter. You two are just amazing too but please Rob don’t give up the day job!
After one cup of coffee, that urned from an engine into the biggest doorstop I've ever seen!! I feel for the guy, that's a beautful, well maintained truck, it seems nowadays that modern engines are a lottery with Ecobooms, wet belts, timing chains stretching etc.
Built to a budget set by bean counters. Engineers don’t get a look in these days. The manufacturers want us to scrap cars and buy another - sad fact of life! 😡
I had to change engine mounts on a Nevara a while back. The only advice I found on line was to use scissor jacks between the engine and body to lift and turn the engine to one side and then the other. I was able to do it without taking off the rad hoses. tight was not the word for it. Cheers Jim in NZ
Love that engine hoist. Love the color of that truck and the interior looks nice too. The previous owners house sounds like a jollies video Chris Thank You Gentlemen
Great video, nothing phases Chris. Rob your can do attitude......it's the dream team of S.R, hope you get hold of a decent engine and make a nice big profit
After an oil change, and leaving it a few hours without refilling with oil, oil pump is controlled by computer, then have to take sump off and reprogram as thinks it is out of oil.
Nice! It would be nice to get an idea of why it let go but as you say, but of faff stripping it down. Liked the joke at the end, and especially Chris' reaction 😂
Great video. Good to get straight into it. I understand that it's not worth your time stripping the engine down to work out what happened, but it might not take long to remove the sump to see if any bits are still in there and if it gives any clues where the failure occurred.
I was about to get a 2015 Ford Ranger along with my 2008 Hilux here in Norway. But then I noticed a used engine is £5000 at the scrap yard for a Ranger and only £1000 for a Hilux so I thought nope!
Typical ford 😮 . Great video guys love the content 👌. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 . Rangers are very popular here , after seeing this l will not be buying one . Only fix would be put a toyota engine in it 😂.
Haha, in the time-lapse when Rob was removing the bell housing bolts, it looks like he's dancing along to the background music 🙂 A great video, this one.
Awesome ! Should keep an eye out for a Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw 2010-2015 for the channel. About 50 made in total, sold through Mitsubishi but went to Walkinshaw racing for a rear end rebuild with springs / coils, twin 3 inch exhausts etc. would be a fun one for channel
The joke was o.k. but looking straight through that engine had me in stitches. Best of luck with this one it looks like my old neighbours truck, lovley bit of kit.
I worked on this series of Rangers when they were new.
They were very reliable apart from failed injectors, leaky rear mains, blown turbos, failed intercoolers, failed dpfs, rear axles noisy, oil consumption, ABS module failure, unannounced catastrophic engine failures, Other than that a great truck all round.😂
This also is my experience.
Maybe not a great truck after the long list you put here
@@sicelolongo2388 tumbleweed lol
Good to look at and sit in , but don’t drive ‘‘em too far…😂
That engine hoist deserves a bit of love... a nice clean and a nice coat of paint... it looks sad at the moment!
Catastrophic engine problems on a modern Ford, what a surprise 😂
Crazy too think there was time when ford had the most reliable engines ever made
@@patrickodowd8883 the old banana d.i 2.5 went foreverrr
@@yorkshireman7025 thats what i was thinking mate ive a had a fair few of them never a problem
@patrickodowd8883 Their zetec engines from early 2000s were great.
Give the pinto some love too!
Diagnosis in seconds, plan in minutes, and carried out to perfection in an hour!! Top work and great video content guys 👍🤜🤛
That joke rob just gold can we have one after every video this channel is pure gold 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
Australian mechanic here who work on a lot of these. Known issues with these engines. Call main dealer, as you’ll be surprised how affordable a complete new engine is.
If you go with a used engine, consider putting in upgraded oil pump.
Also very important procedure for changing oil and filter with these, if you leave it more then 5 minutes with no oil, it won’t get oil pressure.
Love the channel, long time subscriber
100 years of making engines and cars and they can only make them to last 90,000 miles, Good job Ford!
Remove all the modern rubbish like catalytic converter, egr and egr cooler then they will run 500k miles.
The joke at the end … I nearly fell off my chair, the missus thought I had lost the plot 😂😂😂
I found your channel a few months back now, so glad I did. Couple of top blokes doing quality work being open & honest about the ups & downs, ultimately sharing great content. Thank you.
Got that exact ute in NZ, same colour even. 240000kms on it and runs like a dream. Zero issues.
I just love seeing Chris’s personality coming through he’s much more relaxed on camera now and really interacts with us viewers, another great post guys looking forward to seeing you work on a truck again 👍
I had a 4yr old mk3 Cortina for 9 years, replaced brakes, sills, suspension, clutch, camshaft twice, rust galore repairs & full paint job & more, & it still only lasted another 12 months after I sold it. Put me off Fords for life - they were rubbish and would not let my family touch one ever since. Enjoyed your video, good fun to watch.👍
Its worrying that it happened to a well maintained car. Whats to say the next engine wont do the same. Great content guys.
I love how you two work so well together
Never seen an Engine with a double porthole like that.great Video Lads.
SERVES YOU RIGHT FOR BUYING FORD
I've just repaired one exactly the same, same engine, egr cooler failed and destroyed the entire engine, the 3.2 isn't a good engine and very expensive to replace, good luck guys👍
Just love you two I love how nothing stresses you both out especially Chris he’s so laid-back love the banter you have between each other great content lads thank you 😊😊😊😊
I used to drive a tow truck in NZ picked up hundreds of these crappy things the boss loved them they kept him in business lol
It may sound creepy but I watch and enjoy every one of the videos. it is the closest I get to the real world. Thank you both of you :)
Smaller ford engines are total garbage. This catastrophic damage at 100K miles - that’s just the break in period for a Toyota. Outstanding content!
Not the latest ones. They’re a bag of trouble too.
@@hughmarcus1 - in my defense, my “newest” car is 11 years old.
It's not small really 3,2
@@leedstownthe OP is in America and Ford has the 6.7 litre Powerstroke there.
@@RWL2012 I guessed he was from America
Made that look easy lads, I heard it was the earlier ones of these these that had the engine fault, we had a couple of early transits 17plates had similar issue
You 2 are like engine Midwifes the care you took in getting that engine out it was like watching a difficult birth.
My word you did a great job with that! I am so impressed with the methodical progress and lack drama. This was clearly a well maintained vehicle and for the engine to fail so dramatically at such low mileage there must be an underlying problem. Keep up the good work!!
It’s a piece of piston. The curved area is gudgeon hole. They’re a mare to get out , take the wipers off and the wiper panel to get room. Especially if it’s a manual. I used to hate them but after building a few I don’t mind them now. In NZ we blank off the egr and sort the ECU To suit and they go heaps better.
Guys you encourage me to take on bigger and bigger jobs with your videos, I'm a one man band so your videos help me a lot. Love that engine hoist 😂 she's an oldie but a goodie.
Loved that video boys. I'm always impressed with your confidence on where all the components go on the rebuild. Best wishes, Mike. Marlborough.
Great vid again guys, you two seem like the perfect duo to be with on a lads night out or 'jolly boys outing' lol, loving all the humour and banter this is my favourite channel
Really good video guys, really engrossing and absorbing didn’t want it to end really
A great video! - I really don’t know how you guys do it…. You like surgeons with a car! Such good friendship which is good to see.
Good job rob and Chris. 👍👍👍
At least guys, it went out with a bang! In the US Ford Explorers are nicknamed Exploders... a friend of mine in Arizona is on his third engine now and he says " the clock is ticking".
8:33 love Chris's face when he says 'That's a big 'ole in that' 😄
Loved the ending😂😂. More than anything the camaraderie between you comes through so well on your videos. Thanks so much- I really enjoy your content 👏🏻👏🏻
3.2 ranger POS. Super hard to work on. EGR cooler replacement institute barstard of job. Oil pump chain breaker . Pig all round. Every time I see one on the road I cringe for the owner. Thanks for sharing. Following from Sydney Australia.
Heavy right foot caused that damage,impressed with Chris,s neatness, and steadiness makes a troublesome job far easier
Great joke at the End Rob .Even had Chris sounding puzzled
Facinating guys. What a mess that block is and both sides. Trust you find a replacement engine, what am I thinking of course Rob will.
thee old conrod has come out for some fresh air nice one
Even though I’m across the pond, I surely enjoy watching you two…
That was the best video you too have done really entertaining keep it boys brilliant 🎉
That must have been a very loud bag! I have changed an engine where a rod has gone through the block but I have never seen a hole in both sides before. An enjoyable video there Gents and you got me with the joke at the end, very good Rob. 👍👍
Not that it matters because it is knackered, but the engine is not made by or based on Volvo. It's a PUMA duratorq variant and really based on a Ford native design.
Nearly bought a ford ranger 3.2 unfortunately heard to many bad reports about those vehicles. i’m glad i went down the Toyota Hilux 3.0 invincible route amazing trucks built proof engines 👍👍
Just remember not to leave it to drain when changing your oil. Dump the oil, refit the drain plug, and refill.
You've got about 15 minutes to refill it with oil otherwise the oil pump loses prime.
My boss has a 62plate ford Ranger standing idle with engine problems,nice little project for someone
These are really popular here in Australia. They are famous for being unreliable too
Great video, I love the working relationship you guys have going to work must be a real pleasure 😊
Very common here in Australia as well. Known as Danger Ranger.
Bloody hell lads that con rod really pulled the trigger !!! superb video as always ,crack on and thank you .
Guys why don’t you have some branded vehicle covers made for stuff you don’t want us to see in the background when filming. You could also use them to do “big reveals” or something like that.
Obviously you can also sell them as well. Just a thought.
Amazed at the amount of damage. Fascinating stuff!
Great video really enjoyed. If bellhousing bolts were such a nightmare did you not consider removing engine and gearbox as a complete unti and then split on shopfloor?
Nice work chaps. Rob, always amazed at how you keep your trainers pristine white when working! Look forward to next part.
Loved the pet joke. Brilliant ending!
Amazing video that was one big brute of an engine! Can’t wait to see the next chapter. You two are just amazing too but please Rob don’t give up the day job!
Chris the magpie, half listening to Rob while looking for loose change 😂😂
The above comment reminded me of Music Magpie.
You done very well getting them bellhousing bolts out a reall nightmare to get out I found to my cost in the passed. Well done to you both.
Chris and rob excellent content and the joke at end was brilliant still a long way to beat chris on toilet 🚽😂😂.
Well done guys I know qualified mechanics that are scared whitless of drum brakes , keep up the good work 👍😊
I learnt years ago when working on 4x4's to let the front tyres down so you can reach further into / across the engine bay.
Brilliant video. Enjoy a time lapse, but nice change to watch you both work in real-time 👍
After one cup of coffee, that urned from an engine into the biggest doorstop I've ever seen!! I feel for the guy, that's a beautful, well maintained truck, it seems nowadays that modern engines are a lottery with Ecobooms, wet belts, timing chains stretching etc.
Built to a budget set by bean counters. Engineers don’t get a look in these days. The manufacturers want us to scrap cars and buy another - sad fact of life! 😡
Engine Hoists: A device used by mechanics all over the world to test the tensile strength of anything they forgot to disconnect :)
I had to change engine mounts on a Nevara a while back. The only advice I found on line was to use scissor jacks between the engine and body to lift and turn the engine to one side and then the other. I was able to do it without taking off the rad hoses. tight was not the word for it. Cheers Jim in NZ
That's shocking for that mileage!
Love that engine hoist. Love the color of that truck and the interior looks nice too. The previous owners house sounds like a jollies video Chris Thank You Gentlemen
That 3.2 engine has a plastic variable vane oil pump that’s prone to self destructing… There’s a modified pump kit available online now..
Great video, nothing phases Chris. Rob your can do attitude......it's the dream team of S.R, hope you get hold of a decent engine and make a nice big profit
"I'm not coming out at the mo as I'm having a little cry"😂😂
Well done guys, a job well done, even a funny joke at the end.
These are notorious for problems here in Australia.motors/gearboxes.my neighbours one caught fire.
Threw a Conrad through the block in my first car, spectacular!
After an oil change, and leaving it a few hours without refilling with oil, oil pump is controlled by computer, then have to take sump off and reprogram as thinks it is out of oil.
Great Ep, lovely to see you two working so well together....looking forward to the rest of the build and to your dog passing his driving test🤣
Rob & Chris, I nearly choked when you told that joke at the end!!!! OMG RLMAO
Nice! It would be nice to get an idea of why it let go but as you say, but of faff stripping it down. Liked the joke at the end, and especially Chris' reaction 😂
Another Ecoboom engine doing its thing! Great vid guys, can see “hello” being another t-shirt slogan
Great video. Good to get straight into it.
I understand that it's not worth your time stripping the engine down to work out what happened, but it might not take long to remove the sump to see if any bits are still in there and if it gives any clues where the failure occurred.
Important thing about engines and comedy
Timing 😂
Really enjoyed this. Was good to see you do some investigative work on it, can’t believe how big that hole was.
Brilliant joke and perfect delivery!!
Great job and lots of patience guys
Get it back to Ford for a free engine replacement! This is a known catastrophic failure that's been happening to the 3.2 engine since they were new.
Definitely the funniest gag so far Rob 🤣🤣🤣
Funny how that engine in a volvo will do eleventy squillion miles, but put it in a ford and.......Boom! 😂
That ain't a Volvo engine.
Exelent content. Can’t believe big Chris didn’t get any change from under the seats😂😂 seriously great work.
I was about to get a 2015 Ford Ranger along with my 2008 Hilux here in Norway.
But then I noticed a used engine is £5000 at the scrap yard for a Ranger and only £1000 for a Hilux so I thought nope!
Can you put a hilux engine in the ranger?
Putting a hilux engine in a ranger would be like putting a F1 engine in a lada 😂😂😂😂
@@jamie123bThat’s a rather Naive comment. Different mounting points , engine mounts, engine dimensions.
@@paulsz6194 I’ve never taken an engine in or out you see
@jamie123b believe it or not, it has been done. Anything is possible with some ingenuity.
Thanks boys...good start to my day...
Typical ford 😮 . Great video guys love the content 👌. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 . Rangers are very popular here , after seeing this l will not be buying one . Only fix would be put a toyota engine in it 😂.
Buy a vw amarok with a 4 cilinder. Those are oldschool vw diesels the bigblock is a landrover lump.
Haha, in the time-lapse when Rob was removing the bell housing bolts, it looks like he's dancing along to the background music 🙂
A great video, this one.
Catastrophic engine fail is perfectly usual on a Ranger.
Great content lads ,always something enjoyable and instructive to watch on this channel .
I was thinking of getting a Ford Ranger and wanted the 3.2 rather than the smaller engine. I’m not sure if I still want a Ranger now 😬
Awesome ! Should keep an eye out for a Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw 2010-2015 for the channel. About 50 made in total, sold through Mitsubishi but went to Walkinshaw racing for a rear end rebuild with springs / coils, twin 3 inch exhausts etc. would be a fun one for channel
A bad advert for Ford. 100k looks like a well maintained engine and it's scrap? Pityful.
Perhaps the apprentice took it for a run what you brung at Santa Pod the day before. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Any chance we can have an update on the new yard extension
The sound from the stereo system sounded mean , but cant wait to hear the rumble of a
2 -UZ V8 & your smile of success....
The joke was o.k. but looking straight through that engine had me in stitches.
Best of luck with this one it looks like my old neighbours truck, lovley bit of kit.