I've got a buddy who is looking at an 88 Ford Ranger 4x4, 2.9, 6 cyl. I don't know a thing about Fords. Can anyone tell us anything about this truck. Is it carb. or fuel injected?

My main concern is smog in California. I know you'd want to stay away from an 86 GM carbed motor around here due to all the CA emmision and that the 87 and up FI motor would be a much better chioce. Is Ford like that al all?

Thanks,

Eric M.

2.9l= FUEL INJECTED

nothing really special about them. They work good and work hard untill you over heat them, and crack a head. you'll find typical late-80's f/i technology here..

it's got MPFI.....and the 2.9 is a good motor, just make sure the cooling system is up to par, so you don't crack a head....2.9's are known for that if they are over-heated...

Good little engine, but as already stated, it only takes one good overheating to crack a head. A radiator for a 4.0 automatic Explorer would lay to rest most worries about that, and bolts right in.

I don't have smog around here. Is there any reason why you wouldn't be able to get it smogged before you purchased it?

In California you're actually supposed to smog it for a title transfer. I believe the law says its the seller's responsibility.

might wanna check out the transmission if its an automatic, there not all that reliable.

justin

might wanna check out the transmission if its an automatic, there not all that reliable.

justin

good point....A4LD's suck ass.....


Offrhoder4x4, a 4.0 Explorer rad bolts up? nice, I'll have to try that as I need a new rad....

i had 320,000 on my 87 ranger 2wd 2.9L till i was rompin around in some mud one day and overheated and cracked a head and it wasnt worth enough to me to fix. i never had a problem with that truck untill that day :) rangers are good lil pickups