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    License Plate Light

    Turns out the socket was deteriorated; it practically fell apart when I was inspecting it. Ordered one for about $13. Local stores wanted twice that.
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    License Plate Light

    Yes, I did try a new bulb!
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    License Plate Light

    Anyone ever have one light go out? That is my problem. One works (passenger side) but the other does not (driver side). I'm not sure how I would even test to see what the problem is. 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 XLT
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    Lower Ball Joint

    I replaced the lower ball joints in my truck yesterday. Thanks to swshawaii for a link to a good how-to and cayman for his how-to! It took me about 5 hours, including a run to Advance Auto for a pickle fork. Yes, you do need a pickle fork! Some advice Put the grease fitting in when you get...
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    Lower Ball Joint Trick

    Thanks swshawaii!! I think I see the trick in the url you attached!
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    Lower Ball Joint Trick

    I read in a post here about a trick to get the new ball joint in by using a jack. Can someone tell me what the trick is?
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    car alignment

    The first link goes to K80068, not K80065. The K80068 looks like it would fit my 2001 Ford Ranger. Actually replace the 2 part system that is there now. Anyone know what would be involved switching to the one piece as far as installation? I know I would have to get the truck aligned.
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    Clunking Noise Front End

    I thought I had the vehicle information in my profile. It is a 2001 Ford Ranger, close to the Sport Trac. This forum is by far better than any Ranger forum. I took the truck to my mechanic to have the ends replaced because we are supposed to get a snow storm in a day and I wasn't sure if I...
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    Clunking Noise Front End

    When I got home I got underneath the truck and lo and behold the top of the sway bar link on one side is lose! Looks like an easy fix, is that so? The only problem I could see would getting the nuts off without an impact wrench.
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    Clunking Noise Front End

    How can I tell if the links are bad? BTW, I went out at lunch and pushed down on the bumper on either side. There was a noise from both sides that I'm sure shouldn't have been there.
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    Clunking Noise Front End

    There is a clunking noise from the front of my truck. I thought it might be CV joints but it is not specific to turning. My mechanic suggested that it might be the front drive shaft. I started to wonder if it might be in the suspension e.g. ball joints. Any ideas?
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    Changing brakes and rotors

    Just know that the Wagner rotors are made in China! I ordered them from Rock Auto (they do have great prices!) and was disappointed to discover where they were made. Maybe all rotors are made in China.
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    Gas spill when filling

    I have a 2001 Ranger and have the same problem. I did some research and found that the filler tube is the issue. I may have posted on this forum about it. I believe the tube has to be replaced. I didn't as it only happens when filling and it isn't enough to concern me.
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    Wagner Rotors Hecho en Chin

    I ordered Wagner rotors for my Ranger. Imagine my surprise and disappointment when I looked at the label on the box and saw 'Made in China'. I assumed Wagner would be made in the USA. I wonder if Raybestos rotors are made in China?
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    @#$%^& Brakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Where do you buy the pins? I couldn't find them on Rock Auto.
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    Let's be honest... The horn is WEAK!

    I am going to Harbor Freight as soon as I can to get one of those horns! I want to make people know I am there!
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    Bleeding ABS Brakes

    I was going to do a brake job on my 2001 Ranger (4WD). I had planned on changing the rotors because I believe these are the original rotors (152,000 miles). While reading the forums, I noticed Richard L. said the bleeder valve should be opened so old dirty brake fluid doesn't get pushed into the...
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    How many gal. left after "low fuel" light comes on?

    I have a 2001 Ford Ranger pickup. Although the gauge doesn't work for the most part (I keep an eye on the miles to know about how much gas I have) when the light comes on there is about a quarter tank left.
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    Ball Joint Noise

    There are about 150,000 miles on my truck. I thought that maybe the noise was there only when the truck was moving and turning steering wheel, but I was wrong. If I turn the steering wheel when the truck is stopped, I still hear the noise. Yeah, I looked at the project for ball joints. Looks a...
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    Ball Joint Noise

    2001 Ford Ranger 4 Liter 4 wheel drive Started hearing a noise when I turn wheels to the left only. Definitely metallic noise, almost like popping. Also, just noticed that the same noise happened when I got out of the truck. Could this be ball joints? It doesn't clunk like I imagine CV joints...
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