I have a 1994 Ford Ranger 2.3 L. It'll run forever. This engine lasts if you change the oil regularly and take care of it. 1. You need to change the belt. 2. You need new tires, if even you buy new used tires. That will help with the front end. Bad tires will wear it out fast. 3. The crank windows are a plus, less to break less to short out. 4. The 5 speed transmission is a plus. It'll last forever unlike an automatic. Its also a great anti theft deterrent for most car thieves. 5. You can live without AC. I'm 63 and I do and you'll be fine. Builds character ;) Good job on this truck what you've done so far and on getting it, learning to drive the stick and if you take care of this truck it'll be around 10 years from now still running.
1. Belt ordered. 2. I have the stock set. Front suspension and likewise was already worn out. 3 & 4. Yes 5. A/C is fixed at the moment, but i may have a leak.
I got a ford ranger for the same price 2001 my ranger. frontshocks are also blown but my tires are good and I just changed my alternator after it went out it’s clapped out but I like it
Bought one myself recently about a month ago last June for the same price. 2.3L 5 speed with 126k miles. I put about 500 on it because I had to replace the stock starter and I wanted to fix the ac. Honestly such a good ride, and best car to learn to drive a manual. I actually bought it and drove it back home without knowing how to drive a manual. Planning on keeping it until I can't get any parts for it anymore.
Just an advice. If you want to fix your ac make sure to check for your heater control valve under the hood. If that's not the problem then blend door actuator might be the problem and that requires cutting the housing under the dash.
@@owenmiller378 If you can tackle replacing a parking brake cable you can definitely manage some basic AC diagnosis. There's videos on CZcams you can watch to help. If all it needs is a recharge you can easily do that yourself with a $25 - $50 can of refrigerant.
got a 94 with 160k, i have replaced everything except the alternator, actual motor parts, and a few other electrical things. I have completely replaced the ac and I am still having problems with it. I love the truck to death but with its age definetally comes some problems
I wouldn’t necessarily call them a cheap truck to buy unless it’s a high mileage one like this, the nicer ones with lower mileage can fetch a decent chunk of change. It’s also a 30 year old truck, most of the things that are broken on it are normal. The 2.3 is bulletproof, especially since you’ve got the manual transmission that’s made by Mazda. It’s not a ‘94 either, it’s a ‘93 since ‘94 added a 6th digit to the odometer, third one doesn’t have it.
i mean i’m the second owner, we had the original title from 1994. also my truck uses r134a a/c refrigerant, which in years past, like 1993, they used freon/r12.
@@owenmiller378 probs. Didn’t mean to shit on ya find, but there’s still good finds out there. Interior is mint. Car seat covers can get ya by until ya save up money for the interior.
@@PNW.sparky Sorry Bud. You see way more older Tacomas and Frontier’s than Rangers. Toyotas last, you see Tacomas with 1.6 million miles and Tundras with 1 million miles. Even the Frontier with 1 million miles. It’s on CZcams 💯 🎯
@@OmarGonzalez-gx1ks not true. I see way more older American trucks than Toyota, Nissans. Any modern vehicle will last a long time if you take care of it. I’ll support American companies any day.
I have a 1994 Ford Ranger 2.3 L. It'll run forever. This engine lasts if you change the oil regularly and take care of it.
1. You need to change the belt.
2. You need new tires, if even you buy new used tires. That will help with the front end. Bad tires will wear it out fast.
3. The crank windows are a plus, less to break less to short out.
4. The 5 speed transmission is a plus. It'll last forever unlike an automatic. Its also a great anti theft deterrent for most car thieves.
5. You can live without AC. I'm 63 and I do and you'll be fine. Builds character ;)
Good job on this truck what you've done so far and on getting it, learning to drive the stick and if you take care of this truck it'll be around 10 years from now still running.
1. Belt ordered.
2. I have the stock set. Front suspension and likewise was already worn out.
3 & 4. Yes
5. A/C is fixed at the moment, but i may have a leak.
Had a 94 4.0 V6 one tough little truck Danger Ranger 💪💪
I got a ford ranger for the same price 2001 my ranger. frontshocks are also blown but my tires are good and I just changed my alternator after it went out it’s clapped out but I like it
wish i got a 1st or 3rd gen, but 3rd gens got obd2 🙏
Bought one myself recently about a month ago last June for the same price. 2.3L 5 speed with 126k miles. I put about 500 on it because I had to replace the stock starter and I wanted to fix the ac. Honestly such a good ride, and best car to learn to drive a manual. I actually bought it and drove it back home without knowing how to drive a manual. Planning on keeping it until I can't get any parts for it anymore.
Just an advice. If you want to fix your ac make sure to check for your heater control valve under the hood. If that's not the problem then blend door actuator might be the problem and that requires cutting the housing under the dash.
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Cinematography on point
How exactly is the ac broken? Sometimes it just needs a cheap recharge from autozone. I love the old truck, I hope she runs forever
i need to diagnose that fr, i might have to check autozone. how much does a recharge cost?
@@owenmiller378 If you can tackle replacing a parking brake cable you can definitely manage some basic AC diagnosis. There's videos on CZcams you can watch to help. If all it needs is a recharge you can easily do that yourself with a $25 - $50 can of refrigerant.
Good buy sir, put $1,500 into it to get it back to square and enjoy it
$1500 for what?
@@owenmiller378 spark plugs, oil, tires ect.
Even if it does have 198K, it will go another 100K if you keep up the maintenance.
Easy 300k mile drivetrain
got a 94 with 160k, i have replaced everything except the alternator, actual motor parts, and a few other electrical things. I have completely replaced the ac and I am still having problems with it. I love the truck to death but with its age definetally comes some problems
oh yeah and my suspension is completely fucked 🤣
the drivetrain smooth though?
I wouldn’t necessarily call them a cheap truck to buy unless it’s a high mileage one like this, the nicer ones with lower mileage can fetch a decent chunk of change. It’s also a 30 year old truck, most of the things that are broken on it are normal. The 2.3 is bulletproof, especially since you’ve got the manual transmission that’s made by Mazda. It’s not a ‘94 either, it’s a ‘93 since ‘94 added a 6th digit to the odometer, third one doesn’t have it.
i mean i’m the second owner, we had the original title from 1994. also my truck uses r134a a/c refrigerant, which in years past, like 1993, they used freon/r12.
Mine has 248k miles lol
Nice truck!
I can outdo ya.
1993 Dodge Ram D150, 3.9L V6 Magnum
Paid $500
i live in the middle of the city that’s prob why u beat me on the price
@@owenmiller378 probs. Didn’t mean to shit on ya find, but there’s still good finds out there. Interior is mint. Car seat covers can get ya by until ya save up money for the interior.
i was thinking abt throwing leather seats in jt
I got a 94 ram run and drive for $2500
hellcat swap coming soon?
jus a 392
@@owenmiller378 nun too crazy 💯
Your title is correct. Every Ranger from the 90's in my area, is listed under $3000.
@TargaWheels And I’m sure most of those are complete junk.
why did you need a truck?
moving stuff
Should've bought a Tacoma or Frontier.
lol
@@PNW.sparky Sorry Bud. You see way more older Tacomas and Frontier’s than Rangers.
Toyotas last, you see Tacomas with 1.6 million miles and Tundras with 1 million miles. Even the Frontier with 1 million miles. It’s on CZcams 💯 🎯
my truck runs on freedom ☝️😂
@@OmarGonzalez-gx1ks not true. I see way more older American trucks than Toyota, Nissans. Any modern vehicle will last a long time if you take care of it. I’ll support American companies any day.
@@PNW.sparky Dude you’re capping. 😆
And I’m a James Bond lol