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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

This brake booster is a hydraulically operated booster, receiving its power from the power steering system, Fig. . The power steering pump provides fluid pressure to operate both the brake booster and the power steering gear. This fluid pressure provides a variable power assist that is regulated by brake pedal applic...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

On model...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten transfer case flange bolts in a cross pattern.
    • Torque front propeller shaft flange bolts to transfer case to 75 ft. lbs. if equipped.
    • T...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter cable from starter.
  • Remove starter motor attaching bolts, then disconnect ground cable...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Rear Load Leveling (CHECK SUSP) ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS

The CHECK SUSP indicator lights when there is a fault of the rear load ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse pro...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
  • Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger  4.0 V6 GASI/P Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Starter Interrupt Relay
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Park Lamps Relay
  • Shift Lock Actuator
  • Ignition Key Warning Switch
  • Engine Compartment Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger  2.3 L4 GASEngine Compartment Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Front Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Wiper Motor
  • Brake Pressure Switch
  • Fuel Pump Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • Transfer Case Assembly
  • Electric Shift Control Module
  • 4WD Mode Switch
  • 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Seat Control Switch
  • Power Seat Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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