1997 Ford Ranger A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Ford Ranger

  • 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1997 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1997 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1997 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 1997 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1997 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Charging System -> Avenger, Colt, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Minivans -> Neon
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision
  • Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp-on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014, 80PK-1A or equivalent, to liquid line as shown in Fig. It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
  • With transaxle in Park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
    • Set A/C control to outside air.
    • Set pa...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

Refrigerant-12 recovery stations cannot be used on Refrigerant-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Electric Actuators, Replace -> 1997 Econoline -> A/C Electronic Door -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Panel/Floor/Defrost Door -> Recirculation/Air Door -> Temperature Blend/Panel Bypass Door -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS

Expedition & 1997 F-Series
  • Remove floor duct panel, then the righthand instrument panel brace.
  • Remove lefthand instrument panel lower nut and position brace aside.
  • Remove two floor duct attaching screws and the duct.
  • Remove three actuator screws and disconnect electrical connector.
  • Release actuator shaft by pulling downward, then remove actuator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Villager
Recirculation/Air Door
  • Remove four console compartment plastic screws or the C/D changer cover plastic screws, if equipped.
  • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS

Consult the latest edition of MOTOR's "Auto Engine Performance & Driveability Manual" for additional EEC-IV and EEC-V diagnostic procedures and testing.

Perform visual inspection before performing diagnosis and testing procedures.

  • Check coolant level and condition.
  • Check condition of radiator, thermostat and hoses.
  • Check for fan blade interference.
  • Check for proper mounting of fan motor.
  • Check for proper fan blade attachment to motor.
  • Check for blown fuses.
  • Check wiring harnesses for damaged wires and poor or corr...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1996 Econoline -> 1997 Econoline -> 1997 Expedition & F-Series -> 2.3L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.0L Engine (Pushrod) -> 4.0L Engine (SOHC) -> 4.2L Engine -> 4.2L, 4.6L & 5.4L Engines -> 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 4.9L Engine -> 5.0L & 5.8L Engines -> 5.0L Engine -> 7.3L Engine -> 7.5L Engine -> Aerostar -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS

All water pumps have a sealed bearing integral with the water pump shaft. The bearing requires no lubrication. A bleed hole in the pump housing allows water that may leak past the seal to be thrown out by the slinger. This is not a lubrication hole. If the pump is damaged and requires repair, it must be replaced as an assembly.

Bronco & 1996 F-Series
4.9L Engine
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container, then remove drive belt.
  • Remove fan and water pump pulley as follows:
    • Remove fan shroud.
    • Using Fan Clutch Holding tool ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

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