| 1992 Ford
Ranger STX 4x4 Service History |
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| Transmission oil leak (363 mi.) | Back up light switch leaked, RTV used to seal it, warranty |
| Tachometer stopped at ~2500RPM | Tachometer replaced, warranty |
| Driveshaft, out of balance (17 kmi.) | Replaced, warranty, had TSB |
| Volt meter pegged (28 kmi.) | Replaced, warranty |
| Thermostat, stuck open (28 kmi.) | Replaced, warranty |
| Alternator, intermittent lack of charging (30 kmi.) | Replaced alternator, warranty (3 trips to dealer) |
| Exhaust rattle | Cat. Conv. heat shield, used two hose clamps mounted in series |
| Door latch cable froze, door wouldn't latch (6 kmi.) | Replaced, recall (froze Sunday, notification in newspaper Monday, recall letter arrived Tuesday J ) |
| Power lock motor quit | Replaced, boot damaged during work on cable for recall allowing corrosion of the motor's internals |
| Plastic step plate, cracked (7 kmi.) | Replaced, warranty, probably screws over tightened |
| Hood, rust from inside of leading edge (~80 kmi.) | Replaced under rust-through warranty after contacting dealer, letter to dealer, letter to Ford, and finally, letter to state Attorney General |
| Engine cooling fan, cracked hub | Replaced, used a fabricated two pronged fork (cut from ¼" steel plate) and thin head wrench, work according to service manual, fan #F3TZ8600C |
| Transmission oil leak | Replaced three shift rail plugs, removed rear crossmember dropped rear of trans for access, used RTV also |
| Engine oil leak, rocker arm covers | Replaced as per service manual, used cork gaskets from NAPA & sealer |
| Air conditioning quit (~50 kmi.) | Will replace O-rings and convert to 134a or other non-Freon12 refrigerant |
| Hubs attempting to lock (~36 kmi.) | Disassembled hubs, cleaned, & lightly greased (Mobil 1) all the components |
| Cracked arm rest support | 1st time replaced, warranty; 2nd time reinforced with stainless sheet metal (reinforced one available, F37Z10047A20D) |
| Fractured interior trim above side window (both sides) | Fabricated sheet metal (stainless steel) strap, fastened over trim piece using original screw hole |
| Shifter handle came off regularly (~90 kmi.) | Tapped hole in end of shift lever, drilled through handle under the cover, fastened with socket head screw |
| Front end rattle (87 kmi.) | Replace outer U-joints as per service manual |
| Hub attempting to lock (108 kmi.) | Replace outer axle bearings |
| 4 wheel drive slow to engage | Clean terminals in connector on the back of the transfer case |
| Front end shimmy while driving (108 kmi.) | Replace lower ball joints, used socket & 2"IDx3.5"L pipe to remove in vise & 2"IDx1"L to install |
| Hub would unlock partially upon disengagement of the transfer case (109.9 kmi.) | Replaced autolocking hubs with Warn manual locking hubs (29071) with Spicer bearing retainer nut kit (21588XK) |
| Radiator leak between core & plastic tank (109.9 kmi.) | Replace radiator |
| One horn quit (124 kmi.) | Replace |
| Steering would not return after turn or would pull slightly. (125.5 kmi.) | Replace steering box which includes power steering valve assembly |
| Power steering pump generating particles in fluid (127.5 kmi.) | Replace pump |
| Leaking rear axle seal (140 kmi.) | Replace seals after removing wheels, drums, and axles. Federal Mogul no. 8660S |
| 4 wheel drive won't engage (143 kmi.) |
replace motor assembly (E8TZ7G360CA) on back
of transfer case. |
| retaining clip for hood prop rod broke |
replace (E83Z16828A) |
| losing coolant (147 kmi.) |
replace water pump |
| Front end rattle (150 kmi.) |
Replace outer U-joints as per service
manual |
