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We have info for following modifications of 1991 Ford Ranger

  • 1991 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Ranger 2.9 V6 GAS, CID:177, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:177, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.9 V6 GAS, CID:177, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:177, Engine VIN:, Desg:T

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.9 V6 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake lining.
  • Shoe and lining knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston and shoe and lining assembly not properly seated or positioned.
  • Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Shoe out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE P...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, FORD -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check valve an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES, FORD -> Ford Sliding Calipers -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 2.9 V6 GAS

These assemblies consist of a caliper housing, bleeder screw, brake pads, mounting hardware, a single or dual piston, square cut seals and molded rubber dust boots. The rail slider-type calipe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> ACCESSING FLASHOUT CODES -> Anti-Lock Brake System (Yellow) Warning Lamp -> Brake System (Red) Warning Lamp -> DIAGNOSTIC CODES -> INSTRUMENTATION CHECKS -> SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS -> TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Refer to system component locations, Figs. through , whenever diagnosis is required. Always disconnect the battery ground cable whenever checking resistance values within the system.

INSTRUMENTATION CHECKS

Brake System (Red) Warning Lamp

To check brake system warning lamp, turn ignition key to the Start position. The red warning lamp should glow momentarily. The warning lamp will also illuminate if the parking brake mechanism is not fully released. If warning lamp fails to glow, service of the electrical system is indicated. If warning lamp illu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, FORD -> SYSTEM SELF-TEST FEATURE
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS

Two warning lamps are located on the instrument panel to alert the driver to a system malfunction. The red brake warning lamp is used to indicate conventional brake system malfunctions such as low fluid level, parking brake applied and low vacuum conditions (diesel engines only). The yellow anti-lock system warning lamp is used to indicate proper warning lamp circuit operation (2 second illumination with ignition On or engine cranking). If yellow lamp comes on while vehicle is being driven, it is alerting the driver of an anti-lock system malfunction and yellow lamp can...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1991 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.

POWER BRAKE UNITS, FORD -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check valve an...

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