What would make the bearing go out in a 3.0 L engine in a 2000 ford ranger?

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Asked by snake42787 Sep 18, 2007 at 12:49 PM about the 2000 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab Stepside 4WD SB

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If you mean a rod bearing, it could be a lack of oil pressure from a bad oil pump, not changing the oil enough, low oil level, overrevving the motor, or too much clearance allowed during initial assembly.

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