Ford Ranger Problems

Rear-drive PX II-series Rangers are rated to tow up to 750kg of unbraked trailer, or 2500kg if the trailer has brakes. Four-wheel-drive Rangers, however, are rated to tow up to 3500kg (if the trailer has brakes). I have personally used a 3.2-litre diesel 4x4 Ranger XLT to tow almost 3500kg from Melbourne to Brisbane, and it was a breeze. That particular vehicle was used primarily to tow a large boat, as well as a race car in an enclosed trailer, and it did it very well though the owner had it serviced more often than recommended, and he had the suspension regularly checked for wear.

Headlights in many modern vehicles have an amount of adjustment built-in, but this doesn't mean they're easy to point in the right place. You need to ensure the vehicle is perfectly level, positioned a specific distance from a wall you know is flat and true (perfectly vertical), then you have to measure where the headlights intersect, how high off the ground that intersection point is, and several other factors. The easiest way to adjust your headlights is to get your local dealership or mechanic to do it (mention it as part of your next service if you're curious). If you improperly align your headlights you could blind on-coming vehicles, or not have enough light to properly see the road in front of you, so get the pros to handle it.

Bleeding clutch hydraulic systems is not a job most car owners should ever need to do. The process involves the same theory as bleeding brakes, where you replace old hydraulic fluid with fresh fluid, helping maintain the performance of the clutch (or braking) system. Mechanics have pressurised bleeding systems so I would recommend having your mechanic or dealership handle this job when they advise it needs to be done.

Changing the oil in a T6-generation Ford Ranger is no different to changing the oil in any other late model car, whether you have a petrol or diesel engine. If you have never worked on a car yourself before, I'd stress that you would be better off taking the car to a qualified mechanic or dealership to get this job done to avoid the risk of injury to yourself, or damaging the engine of your car. The benefit of getting a mechanic to change your oil is they can check the rest of the car over and let you know about any upcoming issues they spot.

If you've never worked on a car yourself, the best way to change the oil in your Ranger is to take it to a qualified mechanic. The oil is the lifeblood of your engine and putting too much or too little in your motor can destroy it, costing thousands to fix. This is on top of the safety aspect of crawling around under your car and working with hot oil that can easily scald you if it splashes on you.

The first step in lifting a Ford Ranger is consulting your roads department to find out if it is legal to do so. Then, visit a shop qualified in suspension work to get quotes on the work you want done. Lift kits are available but it is important to talk to the experts to find a kit that suits your needs before you raise your truck up and find it is wrong for your intended use. Also note that nearly all lift kits will be to suit 4WD models and might not suit 2WD ones.

Lowering your T6 Ford Ranger can be done cheaply by ordering lowered springs and having a qualified suspension shop fit them as you'll need a wheel alignment afterwards. Also budget for a whole set of new shocks as they'll need to be matched to your lowered springs. This could affect the size of the payloads you can take, as the new springs won't be able to handle the weights the stock ones could. There could also be legal ramifications in your state, so speak to your department of transport before you modify your car.

It is quite difficult to make a petrol T6 Ranger faster without spending a lot of money. Diesel Rangers (2.2-litre and 3.2-litre), however, have a large range of options, starting with improving the tune in the ECU to optimise the air:fuel ratio (normally 25% increases in power and torque, and 10% improvement in fuel economy), and blocking the EGT system. After that you'll find excellent gains by upgrading the air intake, exhaust and intercooler system (with a new tune to suit the modified parts). After those modifications you're getting pretty wild with turbo and fuel system upgrades. Be mindful to check with your local department of transport to see if these modifications are legal before commencing any work.

There are many ways to personalise your Ford Ranger, including kits to lower or lift your suspension, fit large off-road wheels and tyres, change the bumpers and grille for aftermarket (or F150 Raptor-style parts), vinyl wrap over the paint, and more. It all comes down to personal style and what budget you have, so have a look around Google for modified Ford Rangers as there are as many possibilities as there are grains of sand on Bondi beach.