Saving a 2004 Ford Ranger Tremor From the Crusher - What did I Get Myself Into?

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  • @High12083
    @High12083 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good thing you save it from the crusher, those old Ford Rangers are best small truck, that truck is perfect for a work truck.
    I wish I could have kept my 2002 Ford Ranger supercab 4.0 liter engine with 163,000 miles as a yard work truck.
    In January 24th, I ended up traded it for a 2009 Ford Ranger Club cab with 2.3 liter engine & original condition with low low miles of 15,154 and I am the 3rd owners, also it excellent gas mileage..
    I loves those old school Rangers

    • @Junkyard_Dave
      @Junkyard_Dave  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got that right!

  • @V8SKULLS
    @V8SKULLS ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a ford Explorer, ranger man, and have worked on so many 3.0L, & 4.0L, the thermostat housing on the 4.0L always warp/leak. I found an aluminum thermostat housing online, and brother they are a game changer. Just saving you a headache for the future. Just passing on some info. Be safe and take care

  • @BrucePierson
    @BrucePierson ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Looks like you've got a nice little truck there after spending a bit of time and money on it. Another one to add to your massive collection!

  • @JOHNABLANK
    @JOHNABLANK ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice job bringing her back to life Dave. One more air freshener aught to do it!

  • @jaylindangelo7876
    @jaylindangelo7876 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a tremor and definitely could use advice on bringing her back to life. She’s running great but needs some loving.

  • @duanebennett2961
    @duanebennett2961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the little ford rangers, had an extended cab 4x4 years ago and put 200,000 miles on it

  • @steveo7767
    @steveo7767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those are great little trucks, especially with the FOrd 4 liter V6, only .6 smaller than the V8 and run great! Had the Exploder with the 4.0 V6.

  • @dodgeguyz
    @dodgeguyz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This would be a good 5.0 swap candidate. The frt frame section is the same as the Explorers that had the 5.0!

  • @classicstangbrn8964
    @classicstangbrn8964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope you did the chain cassettes while it was out.

  • @adamwing9301
    @adamwing9301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Dave, if the audio sounds a bit quiet or crackley, try getting some new capacitors and solder those in the factory amp. Capacitors diminish over time. Ive done it to a few factory amp vehicles and had awesome results. the higher temp audio caps also upgrade over factory ones sometimes, depending on what caps the manufacture used origanlly. usually costs between $45-65

  • @jeremymcclain891
    @jeremymcclain891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro you are a damn genie!! Great job again!

  • @johnhelwig8745
    @johnhelwig8745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, do I miss my '04 Ranger. Had it since new; 4x4, 4.0l ,5sp manual. Wiped out on ice last Christmas day. Too bad you didn't get a hold of it. The engine ran great, it only had 96k miles.

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 ปีที่แล้ว

    Four liters V6 rounds since the aerostars vans. I prefer the three liter in them. I have a low-mileage 4.0 aerostar. I use it a whole lot lately but used to be it was my going from property to property van.

  • @fishflash1
    @fishflash1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very unique find. Enjoying your exploits.

  • @simscoordinator
    @simscoordinator ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work! That Ranger looks great. Cool lil truck. Great video. God bless

  • @lucasblanchard47
    @lucasblanchard47 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are some rad little trucks! Much love from Texas.

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video Dave. Thanks for sharing your content. Take care

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot1964 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blimey look like you dug it up in the begging lol nice truck now I’d happily drive it , nice work 👍

  • @jacobphend6706
    @jacobphend6706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Timing chain is the issue with all the 4.0 i ever seen.. with all the jackstuds and 5 different chains

  • @1leggeddog
    @1leggeddog ปีที่แล้ว

    The new subclass is calked Strife and its based off of the effect from Rhulk/Nezarec/tormentors

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HEY! Hello Dave and thumbs UP!!

  • @TheKirkbrown
    @TheKirkbrown ปีที่แล้ว

    If the OD light keeps blinking it's usually a shift solenoid.

    • @dodgeguyz
      @dodgeguyz ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s also an indicator of a misfire. I don’t know why but Ford did that.

  • @royhaught9516
    @royhaught9516 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best upgrade you did was getting rid of the Christmas trees.

  • @kabal28
    @kabal28 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I inherited my dad's 2004 Ford Ranger tremor edition............it has 60k on the odomoter.

  • @adamthomas4638
    @adamthomas4638 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first video I've watched of Dave working on this but I would like to know what features does a tremor ranger have cause a f150 tremor is nice but this thing only had a 4 or a 6

  • @jedclampett6466
    @jedclampett6466 ปีที่แล้ว

    My '03 B4000 is my daily driver. My biggest fear is when the timing chain sets give up.

  • @nathanielmoore87
    @nathanielmoore87 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice find, Dave. Not gonna lie. I would be very tempted to V8 swap.

  • @joshwynn4035
    @joshwynn4035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out here in the rust belt Rangers die from their frames snapping in half before the engine even has a chance to fail.

  • @JenzRock
    @JenzRock ปีที่แล้ว

    U make a engine swap look easy. Nice work.

  • @kevinc8574
    @kevinc8574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice find. How is the Charger/ Hellwagon coming along?

  • @JoeyMontana1234
    @JoeyMontana1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    And now it’s for sale

  • @randylester4032
    @randylester4032 ปีที่แล้ว

    crankshift senec

  • @jamesfcookjr
    @jamesfcookjr ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dave I’m looking for a automatic to swap in my 2.5 01 Ranger I have been looking for one do you have a good transmission in your yard I’m disabled and it’s getting hard for me to push in my clutch can you help 🙏🏽🥺

  • @cndream1
    @cndream1 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what cured the hesitation problem ?

    • @Junkyard_Dave
      @Junkyard_Dave  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was stored codes on the ecu fr9m when the kid blew up the last engine

  • @thundermite1241
    @thundermite1241 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cram a 5.0 from a explorer in it

  • @InitialEngineers
    @InitialEngineers ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave whatever you are using for a camera is not a good camera. Just saying. Love the vids