Ford Problems

The bolt pattern, also known as the Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) is 6x139.7mm or 6x5.5in. This means the Ranger has six wheel studs on each wheel, which are spaced 139.7mm apart.

It’s the responsibility of the dealer you bought it from to repair it, he’s the one issuing your warranty. The automatic transmission in Fords has been an ongoing problem, and it would seem that the transmission in your car needs to be replaced. The bottom line is you need to sort it out with your dealer, if that doesn’t result in a satisfactory resolution go to VCAT.

There is no hard and fast answer, as some parts will need customising to interchange between different body styles or drivetrains. When looking to interchange parts between vehicles, you should do as much research as possible to work out if the parts will fit. Key to this is using trusted sources of information. Generally, you will be able to interchange some parts between models of the same generation, so parts fitted to a T6 (or PX) Ranger will be able to be interchanged, however minor differences in wiring or computer coding need to be explored.

How did you determine the gearbox oil was low? An additive won’t do anything for you, except maybe fix a leaking seal, but you don’t say if there is a leak present. Take it to a mechanic.

The PowerShift is Ford’s dual-clutch automatic transmission, and is used on petrol and diesel engines. If you really want to buy a Focus buy a manual.

Of those you list I would go for the Mitsubishi ASX. You could also try the Kia Sorento or Mazda CX-5.

Ford's evergreen T6-generation Ranger ute weighs between 1866kg up to 1968kg, depending on the model purchased and what specification it comes in.

The answer depends on your budget and what you need the Ranger to do for you. Obviously, the best Ranger available will be the new-generation model launching later this year, in the highest trim level possible. All PX-series (otherwise known as T6 models) are good utes, including the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre models, two wheel drive and 4x4, dual cab or single cab. Depending on your budget I'd suggest buying the highest specification model in the best condition possible, as the extra features in an XLT or Wildtrak will come in handy, compared to having to add them to a base model later on.

It would seem the transmission has somehow been damaged. Get under and have a look to see where the leak is coming from, and hopefully you will see damage that is causing the leak. If it’s a very slow leak as you say it could be that it’s been leaking for a while until the fluid level dropped to the point it couldn't maintain drive any longer.

Thanks to modern locks and rolling encoded security systems it is not a job for an amateur to try to unlock a Ford Ranger's door without a key. The key sends a code to the car to unlock the doors, and also allow the engine to start, as it turns off the immobiliser. Modern security systems make it impossible to hotwire a car like in old Hollywood movies. The best way to get into a Ford Ranger if you lock your keys inside is to call a locksmith.