I need a pick up and am thinking of buying a Ford Ranger 2.5 Diesel.Any advice or pitfalls to look out for please ?? I am looking at prod a 2005 to 2008 2.5 Diesel. Last pick up i had was a nightmare ( Mitsushity L200) with blown head gasket then cracked head. So any advice much appreciated.

 

i would get the 3.0L. i have one pulls like a train. bit thirsty round town. but mine's an auto. no probs with mine, only done 25k though. they are mega fun in the snow

 

Cheers for reply,glad someone did. Not seen a 3.0L for sale but will have a look. My main concern is any engine probs as i not got the time or space these days for engine removals and rebuilds. Def want to get one before the snow comes so i can have some fun

 

probably you best bet is to google them to see what the common problems are.

 

Yeah tried Google but didnt come up with much Will have another go and see what comes up.

 

had my 2.5 thunder for nine months,bit thirsty around town but ok.no probs so far.tows the 3dr no problem

 

Only thing i know is the one i go in the ride is shit! Bumpy as fuck... Just like my shitty MG!