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1996 Ford Ranger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Oil Charge -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger & Windstar -> Aspire & Probe -> Avenger & Sebring Coupe -> Beretta, Corsica, Aurora & Riviera -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Ninety-Eight, LSS, Park Avenue & Regency -> Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Colt & Summit -> Colt Vista & Summit Wagon -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision -> Corvette -> Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Century, Cutlass Supreme, Lumina, Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, & Regal -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Econoline -> Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Aspire, Probe, Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Tracker -> F-Series, Bronco & Villager -> Fleetwood -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Malibu -> Metro & Prizm -> Minivans -> Neon -> Passenger Cars -> Saturn -> Stealth -> Talon
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS
DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Passenger Cars
Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
Concorde, Int...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1992-94 -> 1995-96 -> Aerostar -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger & Explorer -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Aerostar
1992-94
- Disconnect brake warning lamp electrical connector from master cylinder.
- Disconnect hydraulic lines from master cylinder, then remove master cylinder to brake booster nuts and master cylinder.
- Before installing cylinder, check distance from outer end of master cylinder pushrod to front face of booster assembly using suitable gauge block, Fig. . Pushrod length should be .980-.995 inch. Turn pushrod adjusting screw inward or outward until specified length is achieved.
- Install master cylinder and nuts, then connect hydraulic lines and brake warning ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Aviator, 1991-06 Explorer & Mountaineer, 1986-06 Ford Ranger & 1986-90 Bronco II w/Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 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 -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS
This indicator should light if any of the following conditions appear:
- Engine oil pressure drops below approxi...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator, Fig. .
- Remove two fan shroud attaching screws, then lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape over fan.
- Loosen radiator upper and lower hose clamps, then remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator connectors.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission:
- Disconnect and plug two transmission cooling ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift tensioner by turning...
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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+.
 Engine Compartment Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Power Seat Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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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: |
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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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