$200 Craigslist 1990 FORD RANGER XLT 4X4 V6 WILL IT RUN

$200 Truck runs and drives!

[@KennethSmith-vz6li]

Have a 1990 blue ranger, gift from my mother in law. Love her an love my ranger? Still have it to this day...❤❤❤❤

[@skarekr0w3]

$200 with title, you can't go wrong, you rolled the dice that this guy actually had a title, but it's a nice looking truck. Even parting it out it's worth more than $200, but don't go too crazy on custom interior, in my opinion. It's a 1990 Ford Ranger V6. One of those "Found On Roadside Dead Driver Returned On Foot" trucks... Lots of good things can be said about Ford... I just.... Can't think of any...

[@thedragon2299]

Yeah, I'm with you there. I'm actually a chevy guy myself, but for the price, what the hell! I didn't give the guy any money until he got the title, then we met up and exchanged title for the $200. About to post up another one. Stay tuned. Good hearing from ya!

[@skarekr0w3]

@@thedragon2299 Well played. $200 even for a beater, you can't go wrong. What is a starter cost? $40 + core and a hours time to install? Alright. That's nothing. Being a 4x4 where I live, it's worth anywhere from $1000- $1400, running. It's a good deal. I would have done it too. You can pressure wash those carpets, that is what I would do. I don't need brand new or perfect. I only need things that work, and do what they are suppose to do.

[@skarekr0w3]

@@thedragon2299 I had a '91 S-10. I loved it. great little truck. I have had many bad experiences with Fords.Back in the 90's I had a foxbody mustang, I spent months trying to figure out what was wrong. I was a kid, I didn't know much about cars then... The "Brainbox" went out. The WHAT? Lucky for me it was only a $20 part, and that was the problem... I STILL hate computers.

[@thedragon2299]

@@skarekr0w3 I can relate to that. I have had several fords in my day, including work trucks when I was a construction foreman, some good some bad. I also am supposed to pick up that 1990 Chevy S10 Durango 4.3 V6 from that lady with the horse farm that I sometimes help. It's not running and definitely needs fuel pump, and been sitting 7-8 years. That's a $250 deal, just haven't had time or a way to get it. I have a video on it back in the fall.

[@skarekr0w3]

@@thedragon2299 Sitting 8 years is better than sitting for 20 years. It's a good deal. Hire a small tow operator owner. Don't go through the big guys. Depending on where it is, I would probably have charged you $50, no big deal. You get better deals from the small tow companies,, because the big guys don't want them there.

[@coyfisher5772]

That motors good for one thing BOAT ANCHOR! I Love ranger trucks I've had over 20. Find a first gen explorer with 4.0 and swap it. Looks like a good truck and can't beat the price.

[@thecounselor5904]

Had my ranger from 2002 to 2022 very reliable loved that truck

[@thedragon2299]

This one ticks like crazy, but runs great. Been daily driving it for a couple years now. Best $200 I ever spent. I'm hoping to finally give it some love this year if money allows.

[@BaptistJoshua]

​@@thedragon2299How many miles did it have when you got it? Thanks for a GREAT video.

[@user-xi8uf2mz6e]

Had a 1989 like that and I have passenger side door in good shape

[@juanubinasjr6739]

Great buy! Looking forward to seeing done, good look!

[@thedragon2299]

Thanks, hard to find time right now, business is so good right now I don't have time to work on my own stuff, but stay tuned, I have plans for it.

[@Fit4C]

Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

[@BaptistJoshua]

​@@Fit4CIf you look at the text in my videos' descriptions, I post gospel verses. Feel free to copy it and save it to your phone/computer, so you can paste it into messages, e-mails, etc.

[@Leo-vf3py]

Best beater u will ever own

[@thedragon2299]

It has been for sure and it's still going, daily driver at this point. Just shot an update video on it, but there will be a more in depth one coming within the week, with a walk around and plans for improvements starting soon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKHOgmqQgbSWp7M

[@thedragon2299]

I also have a Facebook page where I work on alot of different motorcycle and sometimes cool cars and trucks. Check it out it you'd like facebook.com/Dragon-Worx-580746142258787/

[@tedgamma8650]

Can't wait to see it finished

[@thedragon2299]

I'm trying to find time to work on it, but right now I'm swamped with business and haven't had time to work on it, but maybe soon things will settle down. Definitely want to paint it this summer though. Stay tuned.

[@tedgamma8650]

Looking forward to it

[@ronnieking1025]

shell rotella oil change works

[@mikehenderson2412]

This is a good story I like it

[@thedragon2299]

Thanks, I have been daily drinking it a couple miles to my shop every day, some days the engine ticks and some days it doesn't, got a mind of it's own. But it seems to have more power than ever. I put a starter, battery and map sensor in it since I've been driving it, that's it. I do still plan on fixing it up one day, but my business has grown so much, I'm so busy that I never get to work on my own stuff. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057489818717

[@anthonyraymer8976]

I love I wish I could buy it

[@westhavenor9513]

Heads cracked on my '91 with the 2.9L at 55k miles. Dealer replaced under warranty.

[@thedragon2299]

Still daily driving this one to and from the shop everyday. Still going strong, hope to give it some love this year, some repairs and cheap paint job. Been a good little truck for $200! Thanks for watching 🐲

[@Nikkk6969]

If I found one that clean in my area for $200 it would be gutted

[@thedragon2299]

I was just in the right place at the right time on this one. The owner was frustrated with the truck had to get the vehicle off the property that day so I made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Im still daily driving this truck.

[@Nikkk6969]

@@thedragon2299 That is so awesome dude. I say we keep these around as much as we can, we’ll never have them again. Hate to see old ones like these at the crusher

[@solomongrundy1618]

Shows you just how immature I am when I first start watching this video and hear the King of the Hill theme in my head

[@thedragon2299]

Thanks for watching

[@fijitears]

Cool!

[@thedragon2299]

Thanks, she still going good, drive it almost every day to work and back.

[@GravePrower_VT]

To me it’s worth it

[@thedragon2299]

It was definitely worth it. I been driving it to and from my shop everyday! Still running fine! Hope to start working on some improvements this spring. Thanks for watching 🐲

[@GravePrower_VT]

@@thedragon2299 yea

[@thedragon2299]

Indeed, it definitely was worth it, and I'm still driving it almost every day to work 4 years later. The engine still ticks, most of the time, but not always, and it hasn't gotten any worse. It's never broke down either. Thanks for watching and commenting 🐲

[@moerizk3753]

You lucky bastard. Enjoy it

[@thedragon2299]

Thanks. Still daily driving it. Been wanting to start fixing it up, but just haven't had the time yet. Stay tuned!

[@kilkkiller]

I wish I could find a ford ranger. Had one tgat was mashed to hell.

[@barryrussell4106]

👍

[@thedragon2299]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGbLhHhraq52Y6s

[@1bmw23]

Did these come with headliners on the xlt? I just picked one up, but no headliner

[@thedragon2299]

Yes, mine was shot, I pulled most of it down, and behind it is some kind of foam insulation stuff

[@atharvananth7796]

Where the crankshaft position sensor located, I’ve got the same truck but 2wd

[@atharvananth7796]

Mines a regular cab

[@thedragon2299]

Down in the engine cover on the front passenger side at the same height as crankshaft

[@user-xi8uf2mz6e]

And a push bar

[@timkis64]

scrapping that thing should be a crime.there known for going a long LONG time.several hundred thousand miles.with proper maintenence.

[@thedragon2299]

I still drive it everyday to my shop and back home! Thanks for watching 🐲

[@luyyyu]

yupp I've used marvel too, I just bought a ranger just like this one for $600. it's a 2.3 tho.

[@thedragon2299]

I'm daily driving this beauty locally, but I don't take her too far though. She starts up every morning now for a few years and gets me to my shop. My plan is to show her alittle love next year, fix her up a little bit.

[@BaptistJoshua]

​@@thedragon2299Why do you not trust it for distance driving? Is it the age, mileage, or simply because you have not had a chance to really go over it?

[@thedragon2299]

@BaptistJoshua Like most 2.9 v6 it ticks alot, (that's why I got it for $200) it seems to be fine for 10-15 miles easy driving, but when I go about 45 miles or more, it seems to really starts to tick alot more and it definitely doesn't like pulling mountain roads either, again ticks alot and gets warm fast. There are many worn-out parts on the truck that need attention, so just not sure it's worth rebuilding the motor, because all the axles need work, especially the auto locking hubs, in 4wd it has a click sound that I'm not sure where it's coming from, the list goes on, so just not sure it's smart to put thousands into it when I could just get a newer truck in better shape. So, for the time being, I just keep oil changed often, add marvel mystery oil to engine oil and fuel, and take it easy on her. She has been getting me to and from work almost every day for going on 4 years now, has never broke down, so I may just run her like that till she dies.

[@BaptistJoshua]

@@thedragon2299 Thanks. I am looking for a vehicle. I have about $1,500 to buy one. I am a handyman, but want to do towing, like for bush/small tree removal, and junk cleaning.

[@thedragon2299]

@BaptistJoshua yeah, I was just referring to this truck specifically not all Rangers. These are known to be good long lasting trucks. I would think you could find something decent for $1500. Since you are going to be towing with it, just make sure the transmission feels and shifts good, no slipping and no hard shifting. Good luck , I'm sure you will find something. Thanks for watching and commenting. When I made this video, I had no idea it would ever get so many views, or I would have done a much better video...😬🫣😊🤣

[@georgemanley6421]

I have a 2000 ranger. 4 x 4 XLT good running truck

[@thedragon2299]

Good deal! This one is still going strong, I daily drive it to and from work everyday.

[@BaptistJoshua]

Would you trust it to go 180 miles?

[@jp5652-]

Thanks for the vid. Any ideas on what I can do (without access to real good shop tools) to fix up my 92's front bumper? It has the same tilt that yours does, but opposite side. When I bought it, I thought it was loose or dented, but it's rock solid. Just looks like one side was used as a ladder and it sags.

[@thedragon2299]

Usually can be adjusted. Should be slots that you can loosen the bolts and slide it until its right and tighten it back up. I have done mine yet, have plans to paint it here soon, and that's when I was going to take care of it, but we had an icey and snowy winter, so I just been driving it, now that the weather is getting better I plan on doing alittle fixing up on it.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJvYe3evm6-tlas

[@jp5652-]

@@thedragon2299 Thanks for fast reply, hope your project goes well - seems to drive okay. When I got mine, the guy before it nuked the solenoid by doing the jump start backwards, so it took more money to get going.

[@ChristyKay-bj4xq]

How much and does it run and drive. What is rondo with it. Please

[@thedragon2299]

The guy was going to call the scrapyard to come get it, they offered him $250, so I told him I would take it for that and put it to good use. Well he owed me $50 so I gave him $200 and been driving it every day for 4 years now. The gas gauge is broke, so it was out of gas and he burnt up the starter and battery trying to start it. So I put 5 gallons of gas, a new starter and battery and that's it, been driving ever since. It still passes state inspection ever year, we don't have emissions testing here. Just drove it to my shop to pick up the motorcycle for a ride. Thanks for watching 🐲

[@quibly2143]

Awesome truck. Would you consider selling?

[@thedragon2299]

I'm going to keep it awhile and try to fix it up a bit. I drive it just about every day.

[@quibly2143]

@@thedragon2299That’s great, enjoy man!

[@BaptistJoshua]

​@@quibly2143I am looking for something too.

[@alexvillanueva6920]

That shit looks cool

[@thedragon2299]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGbLhHhraq52Y6s

[@user-xi8uf2mz6e]

Bad spring's will causes it to lean

[@thedragon2299]

Indeed, previous owner was a huge fella, even the driver seat was busted...😮

[@user-xi8uf2mz6e]

I used Amsoil in since the day I brought it had 40,000 miles on it only the lifter replacement at 58,000 miles from the factory warranty for 6yr /60 in the early 90's it was 2.9L (177CID) had wrong Torg Specs on the oil pump from the factory which Aeration in oil bubbles on the dip stick and valve lifter noise.

[@reymundoaguirre5775]

You mentioned something about pulling to the side why is that happening

[@thedragon2299]

The suspension is weaker on one side making it tilt slightly. Apparently due to being overloaded on one side quite often for most of its life before I got it. It was a one owner, a farmer owned it.

[@97warlock]

to answer the question in the title without watching the video more than 5 seconds .. Yes it will run. otherwise there probably wouldnt be a video posted

[@anthonyraymer8976]

How about as he is right now for 1500

[@thedragon2299]

That was 3 years ago🤣

[@anthonyraymer8976]

Where

[@BaptistJoshua]

Where what?

[@OOICU812]

He practically paid you to take that truck.

[@thedragon2299]

Indeed, I got a helluva deal on this one. It got me through the winter storms too,, otherwise there were many days I wouldn't have made any money because of the weather. I'm still driving it almost every day. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJvYe3evm6-tlas

[@Fit4C]

Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

[@thedragon2299]

Thanks

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