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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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RaceyjonesII asked a 1988 Ford Ranger Maintenance & Repair question 3 weeks ago

1988 Ford Ranger 4wd 2.9L

I have a 1988 Ford Ranger as im driving to work I stop at a stop sign with my foot on the break and it’s jumping real bad. That’s not the worst of it when I go to leave work the truck wouldn’t eve...

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David asked a 1988 Ford Ranger S Standard Cab SB Maintenance & Repair question about a week ago

1988 Ford Ranger 2.9 Engine.

There is a oil burning smell coming from the passenger side of the engine and it smokes. I just did an oil change and there was no leak around the filter.

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usstuntman asked a 1988 Ford Ranger Maintenance & Repair question 4 years ago

1988 Ford Ranger Fuel Problem 2.9 5-speed

It will always start up fine. I will drive a mile to 2 miles down the road then it will start to bog down if i push more down on the gas after a few seconds it will take off again. I have replaced the...

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Joshua asked a 1988 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab 4WD SB Maintenance & Repair question about a month ago

Lost All Electrical Power

My truck lost all electrical power the battery has a charge the ground and terminals are fine and if I put a screwdriver to the starter selonoid I believe it's called the engine will crank but that...

26 views with 3 answers (last answer about a month ago)

minntwinsfan asked a 1988 Ford Ranger Maintenance & Repair question 2 months ago

1988 Ranger 2.3 - No Spark While Cranking - Sparks Once When I Turn Off The...

I have replaced the distributor but still no spark. I connected the distributor (with attached TFI module), coil, and a battery per a youtube video and the coil fires when i turn the distributor sh...

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