I've followed Lee Hart's work for some time. He's definitely on the ball with EV electronics. Do we know if Lee's lastest balancer would even fit in a Ranger ...
Lately, while driving at freeways speeds in D I will exit the freeway and downshift into E to slow the truck down. The regen braking will sometimes not engage...
Brion, I would suggest that you look through the service manual under the diagnostic section for DTCs. I seem to recall that the brake light was included. If...
Hi Brion, I have the same exact thing happen from time to time. According to my NGS scanner, no DTC code is generated. Everything seems normal and OK. John in...
Hi John, Thanks for the post. Since I don't have an NGS tester, it's good to know that what I'm experiencing is not something too serious. The problem has...
I have been told by a Ford EV ranger technician to never downshift from "D" to "E" when rolling. All shifting should take place at standstill to avoid high...
I've been told two conflicting strategies for charging. One says I should start my day with a full charge and only recharge when I've used my full range (40...
Hi Brion, My understanding is Lead-Acid batteries best retain their capacity and life if kept near full charge. NMH batteries best keep their capacity and life...
For lead acid always keep in a fully charged state and always charge when you the opportunity. NiMH batteries last longest if kept between 50% & 80% in HEV...
Good morning: My name is Rick. I am new to the group and I just purchased a 2000 Ranger NiMh last month. I have never been so exited about a vehicle in my...
Hello Rick Glad to have you on board. Any other Rangers near you? Don Blazer Portland Oregon In a message dated 5/24/2007 7:05:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,...
Welcome, Rick! How many miles on your EV, and what kind of range are you getting? My 2000 NiMH Ranger has just under 35,000 but my range has dropped...
Hi Ray: I bought it about a month ago with 7,800 miles on it. I've put close to 700 miles on it so far. I've logged a 68 mile day last weeek with my fuel...
Hi Don: There's at least one in Seatle. It was bought from The Green Car Company about 2 months ago. Don't know who's got it. Rick Blumenthal Bainbridge...
I also live in Washington state (Moses Lake) with a NiMH Ranger and there is another lead sled unit that I know of in Vancouver WA. These trucks are awesome. ...
Hello Rick I think you have the oil pump light confused with a fuel pump. You need to get that figured out right away. I will copy this to Lan and see if he...
Hello Rick I should have thought another second before I sent that. You meant the low fuel light. sorry I was thinking of the oil lamp. Don In a message dated...
Hi Don: I think I'm O.K. Pretty sure the guage I'm looking at is fuel and not oil. I checked the manual to be sure. I appreciate the info...hope I'm...
Hello Rick Yes I sent off a second email as soon as I came to my senses five seconds later. Sorry to alarm you. Sorry Lan no red alert. I have only had the...
Don: No sweat. Glad you're keeping an eye out. Rick theoldcars@... wrote: Hello Rick I should have thought another second before I sent that. You meant...
Does anyone else on the list have a NiMH Ranger that has gotten more miles than the 35,000 that Ray reports getting to date? If so, how many miles and have...
Thanks for the tip Don. I'll pay close attention. Rick theoldcars@... wrote: Hello Rick Yes I sent off a second email as soon as I came to my senses five...
Don, Is the red ranger in the picture my old truck (UofM Ranger). If it is, it's good to see it on the road again. I loved driving it before the batteries...
Hello Tim No that one came from Florida. Don In a message dated 5/25/2007 6:11:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, tchapin@... writes: Don, Is the red ranger in...
Has anyone else replaced their truck's Uniroyal Tiger Paws LRR tires? As those are no longer being manufactured, be good to know if there is a comparable LRR...
