While waiting for the dealer to get the parts to do the cruise control
recall (he had stated that the chances of my cruise control working after
the fix were slim to none - it was not working at the time) I had occasion
to replace the master cylinder.

Several days ago daughter was driving her 99 Ranger -- 3.0L V6, 5-
speed, 4WD, 92K miles, serviced regulalry, driven carefully -- when
oil pressure went to zero and check engine light came on.  She shut it
down immediately and had it towed to dealer.

--> 1999 Ranger XL 4x4 Supercab 3.0L "v"VIN (Flex-Fuel) 5-speed manual
Truck is low usage, only 33K miles in 9 years, all in hot climates, and
is probably dying from "dry rot" of hoses, bushings, and... wiring?
Engine will die at any RPM or loading.  Tachometer drops to zero, even

-->1999 Ranger XL 4x4 Supercab 3.0L "v"VIN (Flex-Fuel) 5-speed manual
Gang, yes, I've got a related thread going "Engine cuts out randomly, NO
codes, NO MIL", but I'VE GOT A NEW CLUE--> anti-theft indicator light
behavior!

I'm hardwiring a Sirius satellite radio into my 2004 Explorer and I
need a source of 12VDC.
Beneath the steering wheel, in front of the driver's knees, is a trim
panel that can be removed by taking out two hex-head screws at the

We`ve got one of the kids 94 Ranger (V6 Standard) in the shop that he just
purchased. Did all the levels and brakes but it wont go faster than about 30
Kph(lacking power).Runs nice and smooth at idle. Put the vacuum guage and it
read 15 psi which dropped to 0 on acceleration so ...