Common Ford Ranger problems: Gearbox, engine & reliability fixes
Common Ford Ranger gearbox issues, 3.2 engine problems and transmission faults - plus simple fixes, causes and what to watch for.
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Top 5 Ford Ranger Performance Tips
The Duratorq Diesel 3.2-litre five-cylinder found in the PX generation Ford Ranger has developed a reputation for being a tough nugget in the field and achieved this across a six-year model run. The 3.2L makes good torque, responds well to…
Hybrid power in a Ranger? Yep, Ford’s gone and done it with the new Ranger PHEV
The Hybrid Ford Ranger PHEV recently made its debut. But what does it offer offroaders and how can it be used? Here's what we know so far.
DBA Brake Upgrade Kit: When stock just doesn’t cut it
We take a look at why you might need a brake upgrade kit for your 4WD out on the tracks and why DBA's kit is a top choice.
Top 6 things to see at the Sydney 4WD Show
We've listed the top 6 things to see at the Sydney 4WD Show!
Ford ready to battle Finke 2024 in a Ranger Raptor
The Finke Desert Race is Australia’s toughest off-road endurance race, covering a total distance of over 460 kilometres between Alice Springs and Aputula (Finke). It runs across the weekend of June 7-10 2024. Brad and Byam Lovell return to defend their…
Can you fit a Hayman Reese X-Bar to your 4×4? Updated for 2024
Hayman Reese has released some new X-Bar towbars, for 2024, to suit some of the most popular four-wheel drives on the market. Towbars have a hard job. They have to lug your heavy caravan or camper trailer around. They are…
Best used dual-cab utes for under $20K
Our top five picks for second hand dual-cab utes we’d be happy to park in our driveway Dual-cab utes, the crossbreed mongrels of the 4X4 world. Half family wagon and half commercial utility, good at both but not the best…
Ford Ranger 3.2L – Problems and Solutions
The PX Ford Ranger 3.2L has cemented itself as one of the most popular dual-cab 4x4s on the market, but it’s not perfect. Here we explore some of its problems and their solutions. BY DAVE MORLEY: Take a look around…
Which dual-cab utes can you fit parabolic springs to?
Parabolic leaf springs have gained popularity in Australia over recent years, with more and more off-road tourers selecting them when it comes time to upgrade suspension components. It’s easy to see why, as on paper they deliver many advantages to…
Our first look at the Australian spec 2023 Ford F-150
The F-150’s real party trick is towing. It’s rated to lug up to 4500kg, a full tonne more than most utes
The Ford Ranger to get more grunt and go (mostly) green with the 2025 arrival of a plug-in hybrid EV electric version.
Get ready for the partially electric ute - and one that plans to provide a compelling reason to shift from diesel to petrol.
Six fresh alloy wheels for your American big rig
American “trucks” in Australia is hardly a new thing. Ford had the F-Trucks over here in the 70s, and then again in the late 90s; the last few years has seen the Ram 1500 sell in large numbers, ditto the…
2023 HiLux vs. 2023 Ranger – Specs battle of the 4×4 sales giants
If you’re looking to buy a new mid-size dual-cab ute, then chances are you’ve at least flirted with both a Ford Ranger and a Toyota HiLux. Let’s face it, these two are consistently Australia’s favourite cars for good reasons. They’re…
GVM upgrade kits – how much extra weight can you legally carry and how much do they cost?
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been the talk of the town lately. With so much recent coverage about vehicles and caravans being overweight, it’s almost enough to make you want to stay home and do some gardening over…
