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Best Worst Truck Ever. by A

— I absolutely loved this car, but it was a pain in the butt to maintain. I mean, it was my first car and just as old as I am so I couldn't really expect more. The body was in great condition until I ... Read More

Amazing! by Karyn

— The truck accelerates very well! It has a 5.0 Mustang motor in it and it growls like a beast! This truck scoots across the pavement. Braking and handling are very easy! It's a 23 year old truck, o... Read More

Best Old Pickup Out There by Corey

— I love my Truck Its a 1988 ford ranger it is silver with blue and red trim It has next to no rust and runs great I have only had to put 20 bucks into it to replace a ruptured power steering line The o... Read More

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Guru9JS8Q asked a 1988 Ford Ranger STD Standard Cab 4WD LB Maintenance & Repair question about a month ago

I Have A 1988 Ranger I'm Trying To Replace The Fuel Filler Hose Can't Find ...

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Guru96SPM asked a 1988 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab LB Maintenance & Repair question 2 months ago

1988 Ford Ranger 2.3l When Cranking No Fire Until Switch Is Released

Replaced module, pickup, coil & ignition switch. Fuel pump does not run unless hotwired. No fire except one time when ignition switch is released.

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brandiergrs asked a 1988 Ford Ranger Maintenance & Repair question about a year ago

What Could Cause Skipping, Popping, And No Power

We have a 1988 Ford Ranger it was loosing water, my husband replaced the water pump, thermostat, radiator, clutch fan, then replaced the head gaskets, and manifold gaskets. Its still loosing some wate...

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Guru9HBY4 asked a 1988 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab 4WD SB Maintenance & Repair question 2 months ago

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My truck will not change into any gear at all after one day I went to shift into 4th gear and the transmission made no sound or thud at all but only reved up when I let out the clutch! Now it won'...

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Jeffrey asked a 1988 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab 4WD LB Maintenance & Repair question 3 months ago

88 Ford Ranger Xlt 4x4 2.9 V6

Clutch safty switch stoped working. Jumpwire. Brakelight switch replaced then; Put brakes on motor speeds up, check engine light on, use turn signal when flashes motor dies. Runs like chock is ful...

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