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All 2.9L leak oil from the V/C gaskets.

The grinding is more than likely rust on the front rotors. Probably could use new pads and rotors. They're cheap enough from CTC.

Replace the blower motor resistor. It's easy and simple. It is located on the heater box either in the cab or under the hood. I can't remeber. It is held in with 2 screws and has 1 connector on it. When you take it out it looks like a bunch of coiled wire on the other side.

Rangers are pretty decent trucks. They are small though.