Every Common Problem on a 3rd Gen Ford Ranger 3.0

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#ford #ranger #rebuild
My 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd with the Vulcan 3.0L V6 engine, and all of the problems I have had with it. I bought this truck last summer with 148k miles on it, and it has been nothing but a disaster. So follow along as I walk you through all of the common issues that these trucks have, and how I am dealing with them all.
Links:
Frame Repair Plates -
www.autorust.com/product-cate...
Information on the Automatic 4r44e transmissions -
www.sonnax.com/tech_resources...

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@MustangGTA390 5 күн бұрын

Don't forget the very common timing cover coolant leak issue on the 3.0 Vulcan.

@DeathStrikeVirus 11 күн бұрын

Viewers, don't listen to this guy. This is a very reliable engine, much more so than the 4.0.

@bshizle8410 3 ай бұрын

The 3.0 vulcan is notoriously reliable. Some say its as durable as the inline 6 300

@matteatmon5558 Ай бұрын

The lease reliable engine that was in the Ranger during this time? Really ? The 3L was the most reliable V6 engine that was in those trucks. The 4.0 overhead valve was really bad for cracking heads. the 4 L single overhead. cam was really bad for breaking time chain gides.. You’re right about the 3 L having to cam sync issues,and somebody’s been a tech for 20 years. I probably changed well over 100 of those. All of the 3 L will have the Cam sync issue. As a tech for over 20 years I’ve changed well over 100 of those, while I’m sure people who have ignored the signs have blown motor for it. I have personally never seen it. Every cam sync that fails generally gives a pretty good warning. It sounds like an overly loud belt chirp and as long as you change it when they start making noise never an major issue. Generally it will get one maybe two swaps in their life as its generally an over 150,000 mile failure most of the time.Every engine has its issues and to blame a motor that was 24 years old that you have no history of for breaking a valve spring means the entire line off engines is trash is a little the hyperbolic if you asked me. PS the 3.0 with the bad heads was from 86 to 89 and never in a ranger

@96Last1 2 ай бұрын

one of the most reliable engines. probably most reliable of the options. just bc it happened to u doesnt make it "most common".

@fubodubo2178 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 2nd generation sable from neglectful owners. The headgasket was bad because of the constant overheating they did because they didnt take care of coolent system (filled it with hose water 🤦) but it was fine for a moment because it was only a small exhaust leak into my coolent system. But today I just checked my oil, and guess what...it was milky 😢....time for a headgasket and head change

@germanchavez8204 Ай бұрын

I'm starting to think my mazda b300 (ranger same thing) isn't normal because it's a 2002 with 250k miles. Only thing I've ever had to change on it was a dry rotten vacuum line. Still runs like a dream with zero issues.

@donnicholson3170 3 ай бұрын

I'm up in ontario Canada and have a 2005 with the 3.0 and the 5spd auto. So far so good 🤞. I took the box off to clean and rust proof the frame right after I bought it a year ago.

@351cleavland Ай бұрын

The Vulcan 3.0 has an odd engine issue in that it builds up carbon on the piston crowns.This causes it to ping in high load situations as the build-up acts to increase compression. I replaced my heads, which are prone to crack or recess the valve, cleaned the crowns and never had pinging again. Also, a big lesson is an engine flush helped dramatically. I used liquimoly flush, drained and immediately filled with regular oil and let that flush run for 10 minutes (to capture the remaining flushing chemical) and installed an new filter/oil combo. It made a huge difference in quieting the engine noises, smoothness and MPG climbed about 2.

@sonjiaj1156 23 күн бұрын

Hey, you ever figure out what to replace those trim cam.

@MotoFlightGuy 23 күн бұрын

@@sonjiaj1156 I got cheap ones on Amazon and they are junk and leaking. Currently trying to figure out a solution

@craigvanschepen159 3 ай бұрын

Ive been abusing the **** out of my 3.0 and while i agree about avoiding it i would do so for a different reason. Ive never had any reliability issues nor have i EVER heard of the 3.0 being unreliable until i saw this, actually all ive heard is praise for this heing a reliable motor. I will say the power and fuel econamy are both pretty awefull. I always hear it gets the power of the 2.5 and the milage of the 4.0 but its a very reliable engine even if you abuse it

@DavidMount02 2 ай бұрын

The fuel line connecters are one of those push not pull things bud

@jackbossick3767 27 күн бұрын

I’m pretty sure you just got super unlucky with this thing. Having the manual 2.3/2.5 is the best and they last forever. My buddy had four all at the same time and all of them had over 250,000 miles

@taylorboe6747 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get the remanned engine?

@MotoFlightGuy 4 ай бұрын

I ordered it through a salvage yard company that also deals with suppliers for reman engines. The Y-Yard in Effingham, IL

@radleybradford1356 Ай бұрын

I got mine from PowerTorque through O'Reilly, 2200. Stay away from the 5.4 triton from them

@TCGplayroom 2 ай бұрын

Cost for trans overhaul?

@MotoFlightGuy 2 ай бұрын

$2000 for overhaul with rebuilt torque converter. I've put about 1500 miles on it now and it was by the best thing I did. Shifts great and gets better fuel economy now.

@TRANSFORMER2508 4 ай бұрын

Ssy bro did the tailwind sell yet?

@MotoFlightGuy 4 ай бұрын

Not yet

@donnicholson3170 3 ай бұрын

Just curious why you didn't V8 swap it?

@MotoFlightGuy 3 ай бұрын

More work, more expense, and this is just a commuter truck

@streettosky5983 4 ай бұрын

We want Thorp content! That is all…

@2DE808 2 ай бұрын

Gee wiz, only 24 years old and it has problems....... The problem with new cars is that they don't stay new very long. Go Figure...

@MarioLopez-fv2md Ай бұрын

I herd the 4.0 wa yhr worst one thats why i got the 3.0. My 2.3 is way faster lol

@CR8VE Ай бұрын

Whoa there I had my heads completely rebuilt resurfaced for $325 I can tell you everything about this motor. Bro the things you're saying you are way off base. I rebuilt mine completely 100% for less than 2,400. I need to make a video calling incorrect videos.

@MotoFlightGuy Ай бұрын

Always gonna have this one guy. Less than 2400 eh? I bought a reman for less than that. And you didn't get heads rebuilt for 325. Maybe you got the machining work done for that, but that's not new valves and springs.