!?SCRAPPED?! 1988 Ford Ranger 4x4 !

Listen up guys and gals of the internet, this is the other truck that could be saved from the scrapyard. Remember I'm only taking ONE truck and I've already made my decision so place your bets in the comments down below on which one it is! Neither truck will end up being crushed regardless of the one that is saved, they are both very nice and will be easy to sell. Thanks for watching guys hope you enjoy, drop a comment down below and let us know!

[@speedkar99]

back when the ranger was a nice small truck

[@CVTaxi]

Once again, a truck like that is worth at least double up here in the salty north. Most of them rusted away long ago.

[@skileg10]

CVTaxi Yep. Its crazy how little rust this truck has. This ranger up north would go for 2500$ or more easily.

[@jonwalstedt1907]

I would pay 2500 if I could even find one

[@DanB95]

I'd probably be willing to pay $4500 for something like that here. Things rust so fast here I'd pay that much just due to the lack of rust

[@blackwar12]

I've seen trucks even older than that with very little rust here. I find that there's hat "sweet spot" where it's far enough north that you gotta use lots of salt, but if you furher north, salt is a waste of time and rarely used. just to use my own country as an example. Provinces like Ontario and quebec use lots of salt and you're hard pressed to find anything lder than 2000 that isn't a ball of rust, while in Alberta and saskatchewan, you can find trucks as old as the 1970's that are in really good conditions because we rarely use salt.

[@Buffalobills-fh2be]

2500 my ass it's worth 800 in NY,

[@RoyalKingA73]

Save the truck, please? Thank you for the upload. I love classic vehicles.

[@MXguy95]

And we thank you for watching!

[@pfleeger2010]

Them little Rangers are tough as Hell. I got a 95 with a 2.3 and when I kill that thing I'll buy another. I'll buy another after that one too. I'll keep buying them till there are none left to buy.

[@CVTaxi]

The 2.9s are noisy, but they will take abuse. That auto trans will shit the bed long before the engine will.

[@Somd301]

CVTaxi absolutely. The transmissions were a joke but the 2.9 was a pretty hard motor, would of been nice to see this with the 5 speed.

[@sk8rjoel567]

Its a bit of work but can be swapped

[@scottkrafft6830]

My dad had a 90. It had one of the Lima engines and the Mazda 5-speed. A combo that could truly last through the next apocalypse and beyond had someone not smashed into him.

[@Somd301]

Scott Krafft sucks that it got damaged...that was a good engine/trans combo to have

[@idontknowanythingaboutcars896]

@@Somd301 I actually just purchased a 88 2.9 with the 5 speed rotted out but it is a TANL

[@pathbelow6652]

We've got 10 waiting their turn to be restored. Love this truck.

[@MartinHernandez-hl3ke]

These truck are underrated . they are great trucks to customize and restore .

[@kc0lif]

love column shift too. jump seats cool extended cab always better.

[@dodgeramdiesel1734]

5:30 Column shifters make it feel like a truck. Floor shifters remind me of cars

[@RicardoPCGamer]

Ryan Lindblom my dads frontier has a floor shifter. I hate it, i always think that it makes it more like a car. Same goes for a lot of the newer trucks.

[@sk8rjoel567]

Manuals reign supreme

[@nickbishop8930]

I hate floor shift automatics in any vehicle. And it definitely doesn't belong in a truck. Column shift forever!

[@ProjectFairmont]

Not a deal breaker, it depends on the vehicle.

[@Somd301]

Jay, these guys are right...the 2.9 will take a beating but the auto trans wasn't anything to brag on...either way hopefully it will get a new life :)

[@ryanwebb4578]

Definitely save that Jay. That aint worth scrapping. It still has life left in it. I like it myself. Yes its old but still. But yeah save it.

[@MXguy95]

I am very fond of this truck !

[@ryanwebb4578]

Jay Smart Cant blame you

[@quantumstudios7944]

I would buy it if I had money and lived closer

[@marlinmr7]

Then keep it for yourself and add to the "herd" so to speak!

[@grizzleypeak]

That's nicer than my '87 Ranger work truck... I've got over 300k on my beater and it looks It too! It's still a "tap key" and I drive it to work on dirt roads daily. Hope someone saves that. They are easy and cheap to fix. You can get a lot of miles out of them older Rangers.

[@nathankim7664]

Pros of owning the F150- Clean exterior/interior, runs, more power. Cons of F150- Future transmission issues, eats more gas cuz dual tanks. Pros of Ford Ranger- No rust, bucket seats, clean truck, 4x4!!! Off-roading time! Cons of Ford Ranger- Wiring issues, somewhat crappy 2.9L engine. Jay, you already HAVE an s10 so... Ranger. AND you can still EAT the Jellybeans from the Ranger. ^-^

[@MXguy95]

I am very fond of this little ranger. The towing abilities are much better on the full size, but, a little knock around truck was just what the doctor ordered. So I guess we will see

[@nathankim7664]

You're still gonna eat the Jellybeans eh? And the Ford Ranchero has been SOLD??? Tell us more!

[@normanalvarez5751]

Jay Smart Jake that's a perfect little truck for you guys easy fixer upper

[@RedneckRickem]

How can you say somewhat crappy 2.9, they're indestructible, trust me, I know!!!

[@jerlaine1638]

The 2.9 is a great motor. And what electrical issues? Never had that problem. And yeah an S10 lol ok I'll take a Ranger any day

[@wyattklingensmith8862]

I love rangers im glad to see you saved this one! Its a sweet looking truck id love to have a 4x4 extended cab 5 speed ranger

[@johnbates7424]

I loved the 2.9. I had an 89 supercab 4x4 my wife drove. I had 88 reg cab 2wd. But 89 had 2.9l. It had courser mxt tires and it would smoke all 4 on blacktop. It was 5 speed and it would fly. I always missed that engine. Later got a 95 supercab 4x4 with 4.0 in it. It had sport king tires on it but it wouldn't smoke all 4. But I agree this is better looking body than the 89 thru 92 body and 88 had a more roomy can than others in regular cab. My dad has 92 reg cab and it is so tight feeling. I have a 98 supercab now that I bought on new years eve 01. It is by far the best truck I've ever had. I haven't been able to let it go. Even when I bought 05 f150 fx4. Boy am I glad I didn't. Kept me from walking lots of times.

[@jerlaine1638]

John Bates you do realize the bodies allbtje way up to 92 were literally the exact same right? Literally the difference was the front grill. Case in point mine is a 92 and stock from the factory has date stamped 1988 front fender

[@johnbates7424]

Brandon Candelario no the body style change in 89. I had 88 and wife had 89. Same interior mostly but difference in body. 89, 90, 91,& 92 were 4 years with square good. 93 went to newer style.

[@nethalus]

That 2.9 Cologne V6 is a good engine, and with a little bit of work, can produce some serious horsepower, stock EU spec was 150bhp

[@SassyMudTruckDegenerateDumbFk]

Ill agree with that. However, I wouldnt buy one before 1989 with the old head designs seeing as they were VERY prone to cracking.

[@nickbishop8930]

And horrible gas mileage for what it is.

[@wildbill23c]

Mid-20's on the highway for a real 4WD truck with a frame that's shaped like a brick is pretty good actually.

[@millerkiller6496]

The way the back seat is set up is so cool. It’s cool how you can fit people on the floor if there’s not enough seats

[@nolancox4183]

Who the hell scraps a truck that nice

[@chevys1016]

Big Coxy stupid people

[@chadharmon5716]

Idiots on crack obviously smh

[@tennessee4203]

Big Coxy I would cuz it a damn ford

[@pepeiann]

@@tennessee4203 dumbfuck

[@mitch9521]

cuz its an old junker. cars should be scrapped after 5 years, unsafe old junk.

[@dvddmc]

had an 87 with the 2.9L in it was a great engine didnt have any problems with it as long as it was decently maintained

[@ghoulredeyedemon2024]

As you know, The Ford Ranger has Returned this year

[@chasiu75]

I love that jump seat. That is so sweet!

[@fredrichards5928]

I’ve got a 1987 that I’ve straight axle swapped and I love driving it! It’s got 13” of lift and 35s

[@samskultety7603]

I’d take that Ranger if I were you man. Looks way better than the S10 you got

[@dmcproductions6908]

Samuel Škultéty yep it looks better than his S10

[@MXguy95]

The comparison was between this and the f150! Dont hate on the s10 ! lol

[@samskultety7603]

Not hating on the S10 man, more trucks is better than none!

[@matth3805]

Ranger for sure over any s10 , Ford - tough, GM- Garbage motors

[@nenezaze3252]

I got a new model 92, but the 88 is better than my, you got take it man when something is better than. Your truck.

[@vburke1]

That's a sharp looking Ranger.

[@deepbludude4697]

Damn its just amazing how people scrap good stuff...

[@ytoal]

I have a 1988 Ranger Super, 4x4 2.9L, 251,000 miles and still going

[@bigdan827_8]

I remember a boss I had about 15 years ago had an 88 Ranger with the 2.9L and manual transmission. That thing would not die. He finally had to get rid of it in 2005 or so to get an F-150 to tow his 30-foot camping trailer. He passed it on to a relative who continued to drive it for years to come. Trucks like this are hard to come by these days. I'm glad to see this truck was saved.

[@mcgarage3963]

That is a clean truck. Everything I wish my 4x4 ranger was lol. Extended cab, smokers window. Just needs a 5spd and it’d be perfect lol. Nice find wish I was close to where y’all are.

[@rustynail9793]

The outlaw rims are probably worth more then the guy that scraped it for... Its a shame... He could have sold it and kept it on the road

[@johnwhitley2898]

WOW! Great Ranger! Always seeing them and can't get one!! Lol! I have wanted this model for quite some time. Too bad I am not remotely in your "area", otherwise I'd be right there to take it home as is! Ahhhh, such sweet sorrow... lol! Have a great day!!

[@Z3CHYD]

I’ve had 4 ford rangers with the 2.9L’s and they were all great runners. Some of them like to tick, but it’s the hydraulic lifters they have in them take some time to pump up if the oil wasn’t changed regularly. I’d take another in a heartbeat. But that truck being auto, is Fords dreaded A4LD transmission, and those are basically made of glass, and I wouldn’t touch one of those lol

[@wetlettuce4768]

I've seen someone use Seafoam and Lucas oil to sort out a tapping valve lifter on an old Ranger truck surprisingly it done an excellent job.

[@Z3CHYD]

Oh yea I always used a quart of lucas at every oil change and it does help quiet them right down. Also have done seafoam and these old high mileage trucks really do make a smoke show lol

[@Buyford28]

Hey Jay, i had an 86 Ranger supercab 4x4(same as '88), i took the 2.9 out and put a 4.0 in, best thing i ever did. I bought a doner '92 truck and changed everything over to my 86. The 4.0 bolted right up to the 2.9 tranny and the motor mounts. I took all the wireing / dash, brake booster, clutch mouting brackets(inside), out of the 86 and changed everything over to the 92 style but the look(outside) of an 86, it took me a month to do that and i was ready to burn it but it was worth it in the end, i also had drls(daytime running lights :), i dont think i would ever do it again cuz it was too much work.

[@peewee19652010]

Wish I had seen this before I would have bought it and got it back to Canada for my daughter.

[@jaredlyons3453]

I had an 84 and an 85 that was made into a dumptruck ah childhood damn fine trucks!

[@mjmcomputers]

Nice clean little ranger.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

I like the Ranchero put up on the container for safe keeping.

[@Tmax-ub5br]

That truck is definitely worth saving. It's in great shape for a 30 year old truck plus 4wD. That ny favorite body style of the ranger.

[@jackcaldwell485]

You have been getting some good ones lately! If I wasn't 6'8 I would be on my way to get this from ya!

[@jackcaldwell485]

Not smoker windows, it's a fart relocation device to make your passagerside live in the fart you just so gratefully shared! 😂😂😂

[@inmatejason]

I’m with you I think it looks way better then the newer style . Colour looks great to!

[@EricFortuneJr.]

The old stick shift Ranger is really one of the best beater trucks out there, the parts are cheap and readily available at most parts stores and junk yards. Easy to work on and it doesn’t take much to keep it up if you’re good to it.

[@joem1767]

The cargo cover is awesome!

[@richardunicorn7879]

Sweet. Fun little truck.

[@nonelost1]

This one is a saver. I had a virgin version (first year) 1983 Ranger, which was a problem child, a 1997 (an UN-problem child), and now, a 2008 (still good so far, except for a never ending open recall on the Takata passenger airbag!) The advantage of floor shifters is that they are connected directly to the transmission without any linkage that can go bad on you. I had column shift transmission linkages go bad on me on two vehicles. On one, a 1977 Maverick, it could slip from Park to Reverse when the motor was on (an otherwise great car, except for lousy mpg). The other was on a 1987 K-car UN-Reliant S/W. It got stuck in the Parking gear once. In contrast, I only had one floor shift related problem (on my then 20 year old 1961 VW bug). I think that may at least have been partly my bad for shifting it so hard.

[@ianwinfield929]

Better than anything I’ve seen on Craigslist thus far.

[@dcminipimp]

I really like the ranger it’s my favorite body style and it’s beautiful truck!!! How much man that’s nice!!!

[@marlinmr7]

Save it Jay - no doubt on that one!!!!

[@MXguy95]

Your that sure heh?

[@marlinmr7]

Yes Jay - that sure! Were that truck closer to me - I would be making arrangments to come and get it and get it back on the road! On this end - you have someone who has owned 5 Rangers total including @ the moment - a 2004 and a 1996. Save it and sell it on Craiglist or otherwise please!

[@codyrhea8273]

I love this truck and I couldn't help but notice it's a 1988 it is the same age as me lol awesome

[@L_SGarage]

How could you scrap it over a starter issue??? Especially if motor and trans is good. Fix it up

[@LakeNipissing]

You would be astonished what menial failure items mint body classic cars are scrapped for in Southern California... I know of someone who scrapped a '71 AMC Ambassador with original paint and no rust in Los Angeles because there was something causing the battery to discharge when the car was parked for several hours.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

I doubt the transmission is any good either if it has not been rebuilt. Those 1980's AOD Fords are garbage.

[@paulgorhamiii9926]

Had a '88 Ford Bronco 2....just like this but as a Sport truck with red interior. I should have never sold it, she was a Beauty. Rugged and reliable. I may have to look around for another one. Don't get rid of that truck bud.

[@tomtheraton3058]

Nice truck

[@warrendurbin8514]

You guys really do come across some great cars' that 86 f150, that Buick century 2 door and now this beauty. Where are you guys located, I would love to buy these jems from you.

[@torythefanman]

If i lived closer id buy that. Always loved these 1st gen Rangers. I would save it. Im sure someone out there would buy that.

[@Archifx]

Jay. Fellow KZbinr here... really enjoy your vids. I wanted to ask a dumb question... if you ever come by another older ranger (88 ranger) can you let me know if you wouldn’t mind sending me a tachometer needle for the gauge and the lenses for the gauges please? I’d pay whatever ya need obviously. Keep kicking ass with your vids man. Great stuff.

[@dasarge84]

i recently got one of these cool little rangers. sadly it has cooked engine but my plans are to drop a cummins BT4 into it. i always loved the smoker windows i cant wait to get the project on the go

[@johnfranklin5277]

Dont know who came up with the term SMOKER WINDOWS. It certainly wasn't the manufacture. They were always called WIND WING WINDOWS.

[@dasarge84]

@@johnfranklin5277 I do agree with you there but smoker windows came about because smokers often used them like a chimney to suck out the smoke and also to flick out their ashes bit the manufacturers often called them vent windows here in Canada

[@prestontheamazing9582]

That truck is definitely worth keeping keeping and not scraping. It's in pretty good shape to considering it's age.

[@fannoreno]

So sad I would love to put that in my collection of 6 others and my bronco ii

[@davekauffman8727]

My 1986 Bronco II was a fantastic little truck, same thing, I had the speedo needle pegged against the trip odometer reset shaft on one run in it. Burned it up after a tranny-cooler line burst a rust-spot onto the exhaust manifold, there was no saving it.

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

I had the FIRST year Ranger, 1980 Short Bed Styleside MPG version, 300ci 6-cylinder, with Mustang 5-speed trans. Trans got trashed and was swapped for a 4-speed toploader.

[@eddiethecounsel]

This is one good truck, please save it

[@davidokeeffe1573]

If was near would buy it

[@mtautoadventures8368]

I bought a 1986 yellow reg cab, short box ranger last year for 75$ it's slow but has been super reliable

[@brycejames2127]

Worth saving, sweet truck! I would V8 swap it. Great vid Jay!

[@rehabjoebuffet9892]

It's eleven years newer than my daily! Mine has 107k but 150k is still not bad! If it runs and drives with no issues I say keep it or sell it as such! I once had a 73 GMC that got a short in the starter that got hot enough to melt the lead battery cable ends! I was in the middle of a 400 mile trip and was in for a quick fix so when a gas station mechanic told me I needed a new battery I just bought one! I got to my destination and was pulling into the garage and half way in I'd died and the starter wouldn't work at all! I got lucky!

[@steveroxxjax]

Wow, love it! I had one that lasted forever. If it's roadworthy get in touch with me if you don't keep it

[@normanalvarez5751]

Great videos Jay what's up from Miami Florida!!!

[@BaylenRailey]

I have the exact same truck and it came with a broken switch for locking the front axel. You dont have to change the hub, just get a phillips head on there and replace the red switch

[@DJ-yf5ge]

I'm definitely not a ford guy Strictly bowtie I hate center shifters Especially on new trucks But..... as a truck guy this thing is certainly a gem! Old school beautiful in all its glory! Seats look primo condition too

[@jwarehouse1]

Of the two, I would keep the Ranger because it is an easier fix and flip it. The 2.9 cracks heads. I had Bronco II with same drive train. The sound system, heater and AC were awesome! I like the manual locking hubs. I wouldn't tow anything heavy with it, but, use it until you can find a nice 88-96 F-150 with a 300 6 cyl and a 5 speed stick for towing cars.

[@marshalmagooo3899]

Looks like an STX package

[@jeffreydoty9242]

Love old 80 rangers

[@CR-ny7ep]

State sold one at auction over the summer. 27,000 miles. Documented. Being New York, some minor rot. Short cab, long bed, 2WD. $650 bought it. I almost bid on it myself.

[@edsworkouts6460]

Jay. A lot of the vehicles that you have had on your Channel are wicked awesome. And some of them I would even buy. Provided I live where you were. Unfortunately I don't. But seriously. I give you about $1,500 for that Ranger right there. And that's as it sits.

[@dragonbrownies517]

I had an 88 XLT with dual tanks. It also had that cargo cover too. Stupid 4ALD front pump seal decided to commit suicide and leak all over highway 101 in Washington state lol. Sold it to some guy who put a new trans in and that jumpstarted my love affair for mini trucks.

[@allkindsofrides2587]

Little tip coming from a die hard ford fan on those odmeters if they are outta line like that its more like 253k if they are just kinda outta kind they are only at 153k but that one is definitely either 253k or 353k

[@kevinisam]

The 2.9s are actually great engines, very reliable. Their one drawback is pre 89; if overheated they were bad for warping / cracking heads. Just don't overheat em and you'll be fine.

[@Orangelemonblue]

Beautiful truck

[@nathangrant4796]

That truck is awesome. You u don’t find trucks like that, in that condition very often

[@rileyblizzard2]

i have a 1990 ranger 2.9 5 speed they are good little trucks just make sure to never overheat it or they will crack cylinder heads

[@DaYeenQueen]

I like the newer square ones lol like the 90. Or the red one you showed.

[@aspenyukon6845]

$15 fix...The little black Fuse box starter relay is what sticks it will keep sending power to the starter even after you turn the key 🔑off.

[@brianl6964]

You like little trucks. You are picking the Ranger. 😊

[@2lazeblue]

lot of good parts on it

[@AntCo0607]

Ranger ranger ranger ranger ranger ranger ranger raaaaaaannnnggggeeeerrrrrr!!!! I owned one once a 2005... Drove exactly and felt like a lighter version of my 2002 2dr explorer with a bed instead of a back seat.

[@jasonmgavitt2357]

I’ve seen a 2.9 drive for months with no oil on the dipstick and no coolant in the radiator.the clutch ended up going on it.

[@brianhenry4990]

Did anyone else notices about the 45mph is the indicator for high beams.

[@offgriddlifestyle2544]

save it its a 4×4

[@ToyotaCelicaDude1]

I love it, I think it's got character

[@WizardMower]

How come does that truck have smoker windows? I don't see them on any other rangers of that year. must've been converted.

[@dougsholl6035]

Please save this Ranger, these trucks last forever, would love to have it if I were closer, darn it.

[@grndiesel]

I rather liked the 2.9L. It was one of the few V6s that checked all the boxes: decent MPG, peak torque at low RPM and not completely gutless. We swapped ours out for a rebuilt 2.3 turbo diesel though (1985-1987 option on rangers).

[@amcgrizzlydipper5166]

Same thing the blazers have the column shift but my jeep xj has a floor shifter.

[@johnhull6363]

2.9 cologne v6....predecessor to 4.0....not a powerhouse but durable....87stx seats were much nicer

[@MXguy95]

These seats are pretty awesome too

[@jesseporter6362]

Damn thing from South Carolina, in my neighbor hood, I want it

[@sk8rjoel567]

Save it and 5speed swap it! Good little truck.

[@dcformee123]

Those older premium sound systems on Ford always had a separate poll apps which usually? I know my friend brand-new1984 Mustang GT and it had and it had a separate amp switch that gave it maybe 50 watts of thumping power LOL

[@josephbruceismay6832]

In September 15th 2018 im drinking coffee during this video XD

[@algarragonz]

I like this square machine

[@roscoesomeone9764]

Sealed beam glass headlights! Bring them back.

[@XxBanditNoah]

the jump seats are cool as fuck i wish they still had that so you would have more room in the back leg room and storage room

[@tomok8283]

Jay where is this Ford Ranger here in the Palmetto state. I live not far from GREENVILLE.

[@emeyer6963]

I have been deranged since 1995 when I turned my 24 month lease of a 93 4 cylinder 3 pedal XLT longbed back to Ford.Have missed it ever since

[@doc3584]

9:57, a mid 60s Ford Ranchero, top of the white van?? Keeper!

[@MXguy95]

Its ontop of the container, and we actually sold that ranchero this afternoon!