What happened to my 1997 Ford Ranger?

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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
  • (December 2014) TO THIS DAY people still ask me what happened to my 1997 Ford Ranger. This video will answer the question. Also enjoy the last tour I ever did of the pickup. While I still miss it at times, it was starting to have issues.
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Komentáře • 168

  • @statecollegewx4060
    @statecollegewx4060 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I loved this pickup truck. It was a cool truck. Rest in piece Ford Ranger 1997-2014

  • @DylanLTindall
    @DylanLTindall Před 7 měsíci +15

    That pickup truck was very iconic. Rest in peace.

    • @johndeerefan725
      @johndeerefan725 Před 6 měsíci

      It was iconic. It's sad that it got violated by a hit and run driver.

    • @johndeerefan725
      @johndeerefan725 Před 6 měsíci

      @supercat5177 It was featured in a lot of his old videos that all of us enjoyed watching and remembering it today.

  • @Gosh_Josh
    @Gosh_Josh Před 7 měsíci +8

    Love this spree of older videos, it's quite nostalgic

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 7 měsíci +6

      I have a TON more coming. This video goes live later today but most of the older videos will go public on Thursdays. One of the perks of being a member is you will see this stuff as I upload it :) Thanks so much for your support!

    • @user-sn1qx1tm4l
      @user-sn1qx1tm4l Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@DieselDucy nice

    • @adamcrane1436
      @adamcrane1436 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Hello ​@@DieselDucy Where is your other car

    • @jackzalewski2550
      @jackzalewski2550 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Your Former Pickup Truck. Get A New Truck Dieselducy.

  • @NWIndianaElevators
    @NWIndianaElevators Před 7 měsíci +9

    I love seeing these older videos! I have to say that it was a great truck for 260k+ miles!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 7 měsíci +3

      she did good til i lived up in NY for a winter and road salt got it :(

    • @matthewcook4256
      @matthewcook4256 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@DieselDucy my uncle had a 2000 GMC Sierra and the gas tank always had an overflow problem but the bright side i went to the market garage in roanoke last night to ride both Dovers

    • @jackzalewski2550
      @jackzalewski2550 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@DieselDucyGet A New Truck.

    • @jackzalewski2550
      @jackzalewski2550 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@DieselDucy Get A New Truck a 2004 Ford Ranger Xlt Regular Cab Andrew.

    • @jackzalewski2550
      @jackzalewski2550 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@DieselDucy Do You Remember Your 1997 Ford Ranger Xlt Regular Cab.

  • @hunterhooker2000
    @hunterhooker2000 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Wow that's insane that happened to your pickup Andrew. I remember when you did a road trip with it to Rochester NY.
    RIP: Andrew's 1997 Ford Ranger 😢❤

  • @Jamestube8439
    @Jamestube8439 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Sorry to hear about that Andrew. I know this was nearly 10 years ago but I’m sure you had a lot of great memories in that truck. A man and his truck go above and beyond for each-other.

  • @silverwingpjbstigger2301
    @silverwingpjbstigger2301 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love that Cheerful Ragtime Andrew. Well done.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      It comes from time to time 😃

  • @appledude1221
    @appledude1221 Před 7 měsíci

    I’m so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family Andrew

  • @williselevators
    @williselevators Před 7 měsíci

    So sorry to hear what happened to your pickup. I remember watching the road trip video to Rochester, and the startup videos on it. Rest in Peace Ford Ranger

  • @danielmarreviews3947
    @danielmarreviews3947 Před 7 měsíci

    I remember this so much! That sucks! Always loved your road trips in this!

  • @metroelevators4619
    @metroelevators4619 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Rest In paradise Ford Ranger 1997-2014 🙏🕊

  • @tommylex4306
    @tommylex4306 Před 7 měsíci

    That video of the road trip to New York was awesome with this truck

  • @Jiji-the-cat5425
    @Jiji-the-cat5425 Před 5 měsíci

    Sad. It was fun to see the road trips you went on with it.

  • @elevatorsofnewengland2020
    @elevatorsofnewengland2020 Před 7 měsíci +3

    That truly sucks! Of course the person didn’t stop to think “do I leave a note? Do I apologize?” And they instead left the scene. Sorry to hear about the pickup. Such a great car plus was a nice Ford Ranger too.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      Nope. They left. Was sound asleep when it happened

  • @SWFLElevators
    @SWFLElevators Před 7 měsíci +4

    Man do I miss this thing! I loved that truck.

  • @lukerichardson8411
    @lukerichardson8411 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I currently own a 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 4.0 V6 with 259,000 miles, i got true dual Flowmaster mufflers with 2 1/4 pipes, a Spectre cold air intake, sounds sweet for a V6, it's easily one of the best trucks ive owned.

  • @ElevatorCat
    @ElevatorCat Před 7 měsíci

    I still remember when this happened. I've been sad for you about it ever since.

  • @ayoal
    @ayoal Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for this video I remember watching your videos years ago, I am also a ranger owner I've had many over the years,

  • @handdryersrule
    @handdryersrule Před 7 měsíci +3

    Dang what a great truck! Too bad it was damaged in a hit and run incident and now, it's gotta be towed...

  • @hanks-dances-stuff
    @hanks-dances-stuff Před 7 měsíci +1

    3:16 OMG! 🥲 that’s a beautiful engine start up

  • @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada
    @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada Před 7 měsíci +7

    Whoever smashed into your truck needs to be held accountable. Hopefully the police will track down these people and Justice will be served.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Sadly we will never know

    • @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada
      @JordanLoweElevaToursCanada Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@DieselDucy that's a huge bummer, and it's too bad you didn't didn't get a chance to press charges on the driver based on their actions which caused damage to your property

  • @sarahedwards2
    @sarahedwards2 Před 7 měsíci +2

    We had the same cassette player in our Ford Windstar van.

  • @tommydekker1841
    @tommydekker1841 Před 7 měsíci +3

    could you do an update on all of your old cars? Like the celebrity, ect.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I should. Maybe I’ll talk about them on live stream.

    • @tommydekker1841
      @tommydekker1841 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DieselDucy awesome! Hope you had a happy holiday Andrew!

  • @ablewindsor1459
    @ablewindsor1459 Před 7 měsíci +3

    RIP Olde Ford Lady. . .

  • @evana6425
    @evana6425 Před 7 měsíci +1

    When things get old we know it’s time to for them to go unfortunately. Put your pickup truck 1997 ranger will always stick with us forever and ever and always live on your videos. When you get a moment watch it on your stuff and that’s how you will never forget it. Sucks but things happen in life. Rip

  • @alpaljl
    @alpaljl Před 7 měsíci +3

    I remember when you posted on Facebook when this just happened. Still a bummer. I saw the old Celebrity in the background. What caused you to get rid of her? Just curious. Also, we still have a 1992 Ford Ranger 4 banger 5 speed to this day.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 7 měsíci

      The oil pump went out in at and the engine seized at around 270000 miles.

  • @smoothkeys793
    @smoothkeys793 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hello diesel Ducey I really am going to miss the sound of the motor of the truck😊

  • @tobiasfrost86
    @tobiasfrost86 Před 6 měsíci

    End of a era for the fans and ducy

  • @realandrewcinque22
    @realandrewcinque22 Před 7 měsíci

    Sorry it quit on you and its broken im sure you loved the truck and hoping u can find a new one like your old one

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      I have a Toyota and Hyundai now

  • @dylancamps4922
    @dylancamps4922 Před měsícem

    im sorry to hear that

  • @mitchellarmstrong3759
    @mitchellarmstrong3759 Před 7 měsíci

    It's really a shame, indeed. I'm amazed that truck was still running with that many miles.

  • @Djevan41598
    @Djevan41598 Před 7 měsíci

    Im sorry to hear that Andrew. Did you get the license plate and make and model of the vehicle that hit your Ford Ranger?

  • @Bombiedude.
    @Bombiedude. Před 13 dny

    In theory the dent couldve been fixed but replacement parts wouldve probably been very expensive and it would probably be hard to take the broken stuff out since the impact probably damaged the various bolts and connectors and besides the driver door was jammed

  • @elevatortoiletandtransitfa9258
    @elevatortoiletandtransitfa9258 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I'm sorry about your pickup truck Andrew :(

  • @ProspectElevators
    @ProspectElevators Před 7 měsíci +1

    One of the saddest moments in Dieselducy History

  • @bandguymichael
    @bandguymichael Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm also curious about what happened to the Chevy Celebirty!

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      Got rid of it around 260k miles. Would not hold oil

  • @Bombiedude.
    @Bombiedude. Před 13 dny

    Well good thing you got the settlement so itll make buying a replacement vehicle a bit easier

  • @Newberntrains
    @Newberntrains Před 7 měsíci

    i remember you coming to get me in that little truck from the TA when i used to driver OTR for swift and i really liked it
    was in the market for a small truck and my uncle found me a 99 Mazda b4000 it looks almost identical to yours but with the super cab on it same color told him yes do not let it get away
    actually it IS a ford ranger XLT but with fancy trim and mazda badging
    the truck actually came from ST. Louis funny enough.
    the 96-99 always had coolant issues the 2.3 and the 4.0 had terrible head machining and thats what is wrong with mine they usually crack between the valve seats
    bad thing about mine vs your straight 4 is they have to pull the whole engine out on the 4.0's to do heads
    but i can say i miss my old black honda Delsol with fancy stripes on it the 48mpg it got beats the pants off my 18mpg the mazda gets but you are right they are enjoyable capable little trucks
    hope you and Zach have a great Christmas

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 Před 6 měsíci

    Did you buy this truck new or used? What year did you originally buy it? What did you replace it with after the accident?

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      New in 1997. We got the celebrity after my accident I believe.

  • @coreysmith8560
    @coreysmith8560 Před 7 měsíci +2

    That's sad. It seems like one big bang then the vehicle is declared totalled. I have a car that a tree felled on. We're concerned if we turn it to insurance. They will declare it total. They probably don't consider the 1997 vehicles worth to fix. I would consider older things worth it.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah that is why they totaled. Got a good settlement though.

  • @65E
    @65E Před 7 měsíci

    rip you will always be remembered

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      Miss it

    • @AryanAdhikary-fv9ph
      @AryanAdhikary-fv9ph Před 4 měsíci

      Andrew, even though it is March, I deeply feel sad for you since your loss of your beloved cute little 1997 Ford Ranger😢. RIP Ford Ranger 1997-2023. But don’t worry Andrew, that’s life and we need to move on. You can always get a new Ford Pickup Truck. New models are coming out by Ford.

  • @Bombiedude.
    @Bombiedude. Před 7 měsíci

    Wow Im surpized it even was still working dispite that dent and probably in theory it couldve been fixed but it wouldve been really expensive because they probably dont even make automobile parts like that anymore

  • @charleysmith7565
    @charleysmith7565 Před 7 měsíci

    Damn... I'd have said someone could have restored that but after seeing it in a different angle and that the body has a hole where it was dinged i guess maybe not.

  • @jackzalewski2550
    @jackzalewski2550 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You Got The Links Of Pickup Truck and Pickup Truck Tool Box

  • @alexola2621
    @alexola2621 Před 7 měsíci

    when did you purchase this truck, i saw you had it before you began YT

  • @MAGNUM05
    @MAGNUM05 Před 2 měsíci

    This was the end of an era for this little truck. It truly is missed.
    *1997 Ford Ranger a.k.a. Cute Little Pickup Truck (May 1997 - December 2014)*

  • @BenGrace-ym2mx
    @BenGrace-ym2mx Před 5 měsíci

    I do not understand the airbags didnt depoly And it still runs why total it

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 5 měsíci

      That is how insurance works sometimes

  • @BrandondHasty
    @BrandondHasty Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's vehicle tour time

  • @gladfan1989
    @gladfan1989 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I don't know about Virginia's hit and run laws, but here in Washington state, they are a felony. And it'll get you accommodations at one of our 5 star iron bar hotels.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It is here too. Sadly I was asleep when it happened.

  • @craigbrowning9448
    @craigbrowning9448 Před 7 měsíci

    One would think you could pop the bed off and replace it?

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes but insurance didn’t want to pay

  • @noahharris2260
    @noahharris2260 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I can’t believe someone totaled your truck Andrew if I was gonna hall it off I would’ve took parts off the truck that was still good like the tailgates and headlights the gas cap could’ve been pried open with a crow bar and the driver door that was kinda jammed shut I would have a buddy try to open it from the outside while I try to kick the door open from the inside was somebody wreckless driving down the road and just ran into your truck plus at 4:48 do you still have that celebrity 1987 car

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have a 2018 Hyundai accent and 2000 Toyota Avalon

  • @GLOATINGMAPLE01
    @GLOATINGMAPLE01 Před 2 měsíci

    Will you do a video about what happened to the 1987 Chevy cleberty

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 2 měsíci

      I don’t have enough clips

    • @GLOATINGMAPLE01
      @GLOATINGMAPLE01 Před 2 měsíci

      @@DieselDucy according to the elevator channel it was scrapped around 2016

  • @ElevatorCat
    @ElevatorCat Před měsícem

    Why was the check engine light always on?

  • @adamcrane3571
    @adamcrane3571 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Hello

  • @melosbus5082
    @melosbus5082 Před 7 měsíci +2

    is it being replaced

  • @crownking3752
    @crownking3752 Před 7 měsíci

    do you still ahve your Cadillac Fleetwood brougham, and you should do a video on your old celebrity

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      It is done too :)

    • @crownking3752
      @crownking3752 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DieselDucy what do you mean? Sorry I don't quite understand

  • @Elevatorelectricgate
    @Elevatorelectricgate Před 7 měsíci +2

    You spelled "happened" wrong in the thumbnail.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I can’t do anything without making a typo. Anyway thanks for bringing this to my attention and I will fix it.

  • @Trainman2024
    @Trainman2024 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rest in peace ford Ranger 1997-2023

  • @jackzalewski2550
    @jackzalewski2550 Před měsícem +1

    You Used To Have Ford Ranger and You Sold It.

  • @AbomagooniosEntertainment
    @AbomagooniosEntertainment Před 7 měsíci

    i'm one of the few people that already knew what happened to this truck, but regardless, rest on old friend o7

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      Still miss her. Also thanks so much for your long time support

  • @danielbelisle2817
    @danielbelisle2817 Před 7 měsíci

    my dad used to have a ford ranger, white to be exact

  • @johndeerefan725
    @johndeerefan725 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, sad that it was T-boned by a hit and run driver. I remember my first time seeing it was the NY road trip video. I wonder if the license plates are on display as a memory or had to be turned in. RIP Ford Ranger 1997-2014.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      It happens while I was asleep

  • @Bombiedude.
    @Bombiedude. Před 7 měsíci

    Well r.i.p to that its probably either in pieces at the scrap yard or they took it apart and salvaged the parts for another car because some stuff like the tires could in theory be salvaged

  • @1996ChevroletImpalaSS
    @1996ChevroletImpalaSS Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love rangers

  • @davecoasterdudew1206
    @davecoasterdudew1206 Před 7 měsíci +2

    RIP Truck

  • @ishanjani9885
    @ishanjani9885 Před 7 měsíci

    I heard there is latest 2023 ford ranger

  • @trinamiller100
    @trinamiller100 Před 7 měsíci +2

    RIP Ford Ranger.

  • @LDTV22OfficialChannel
    @LDTV22OfficialChannel Před 7 měsíci +3

    Remember, electric is always better.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      We don’t have the infrastructure yet.

  • @fexploder3281
    @fexploder3281 Před 2 měsíci

    It is a shame they totaled that truck over this amount of damage, I bet this truck would've had a much longer life if the insurance company didn't let it go like that.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 2 měsíci

      The truck was near end of life anyway.

    • @fexploder3281
      @fexploder3281 Před 2 měsíci

      @@DieselDucy Yeah, that's right, you did mention the coolant system starting to leak after all but it undeniably was a great truck while it lasted.

  • @isaac24
    @isaac24 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I gotta say, this was kind of sad to watch towards the end. You own a vehicle that long, bought it brand new off the showroom floor, only to see it end like this. Now, the real question is what happened to the 1987 Chevy Celebrity 🤣🤣 JK, I know what happened to it.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 6 měsíci

      lol. Anyway thanks so much for all the support !

    • @isaac24
      @isaac24 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DieselDucy no problem, it’s my pleasure!!

  • @jackzalewski2550
    @jackzalewski2550 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Get A New Pickup Truck Dieselducy. Do You Remember Your Ford Ranger.

  • @jackzalewski2550
    @jackzalewski2550 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Do You Want 2004 Ford Ranger Xlt Regular Cab and New Pickup Truck Tool Box The Links I Sent You Andrew Reams.

  • @wqedmultimedia7425
    @wqedmultimedia7425 Před 7 měsíci

    dieselducy ford ranger camera 2023 2024

  • @wqedmultimedia7425
    @wqedmultimedia7425 Před 7 měsíci

    dieselducy 1987 chevy celebrity camera 2023 2024

  • @jackzalewski2550
    @jackzalewski2550 Před měsícem +1

    Get A New Pickup Truck Andrew.

    • @DieselDucy
      @DieselDucy  Před 29 dny

      Don’t need one

    • @jackzalewski2550
      @jackzalewski2550 Před 29 dny +1

      @@DieselDucy You Used Have One These and You Sold Your Pickup Truck and They Sold It.

  • @jackzalewski2550
    @jackzalewski2550 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Get A New Pickup Truck.