1996 ford ranger v6 oil pan leak

Ford Ranger

1996 ford ranger oil pan rusted through. So I used JB Weld but still leaks. Replacement estimate is 1000 dollars. Is there any cheaper way to fix?

Yes. Do it yourself. Replace the entire oil pan.

Oil Pan, Replace

On 4WD models, it is necessary to remove engine before removing oil pan.
1.Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.Remove air cleaner assembly or air intake tube, then the fan shroud. Place shroud over fan.
3.Disconnect distributor cap with wires and position forward of dash panel. Remove distributor and cover bore opening.
4.Remove front engine mount to crossmember attaching nuts.
5.Remove engine oil dipstick tube, if necessary.
6.Raise and support vehicle.
7.Drain engine oil.
8.On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove transmission filler tube and plug pan hole.
9.On all models, remove oil filter, then disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds, if necessary.
10.Disconnect oil cooler bracket and lower cooler, if equipped.
11.Remove starter motor.
12.On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect transmission oil cooler lines and position aside.
13.On all models, disconnect stabilizer bar or righthand axle beam (whichever applicable) and move forward.
14.Raise engine as high as possible using a suitable jack, then place wooden blocks between front engine mounts and crossmember. Lower engine to rest on wooden blocks and remove jack.
15.Remove oil pan attaching bolts and lower pan onto crossmember.
16.Remove oil pan from vehicle.
17.Reverse procedure to install, using new oil pan gaskets.
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2 thoughts on “1996 ford ranger v6 oil pan leak”

  1. pdt81

    FIND A REDNECK AND PAY THEM TO TAKE THE MOTOR MOUNTS LOOSE AND JACK THE ENGINE UP IN THE TRUCK AND REPLACE THE OIL PAN THE CHEAPEST AND EASY FIX NOTHING WILL HOLD THE OIL IN THAT YOU CAN TRUST, BUT A WELDER. THATS NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE.

  2. HotRod123

    Go to a “Pick-a-Part” or Ecology junk yard or ect.. and buy a pan or buy a new pan from dealer or online. Get a manual “Chilton” for your year and model of vehicle and change the pan yourself. You can go to local library and read a manual and make a copy, if you don’t want to buy one. Changing a pan is easy, you just have to drain oil, have tools, have new pan, have enough new oil, new gasket, & know what to do. A friend maybe can help. Good-Luck!!

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