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1998 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 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.
After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
- Disconnect driver's side air bag module...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aerostar -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> E-Series, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty -> Escape -> Excursion -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> Removal -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Aerostar
Use care when removing the brake master cylinder to avoid scratching the exposed primary piston.
- Disconnect wiring harness from low fluid level warning switch in master cylinder reservoir, then the low fluid warning switch from master cylinder.
- Disconnect brake pressure differential valve warning lamp switch from combination valve, then the front and rear brake tubes from master cylinder.
- Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and booster bracket holder to power brake booster.
- Discard fluid from master cylinder, allowing fluid to pour through reservoir fi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1997-06 Ranger
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
The inertia switch is...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove and discard the hub nut and washer assembly.
- Remove front disc brake caliper, anchor plate and pads as an assembly, and position assembly aside.
- Remove brake disc.
- Separate outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from wheel hub.
- Support front suspension lower arm.
- Remove nut and bolt retaining upper ball joint to front wheel knuckle.
- Remove outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from wheel hub.
- Rotate front wheel knuckle.
- Compress outboard front whe...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 2.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter cable retainer nut and release retainer from stud.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Lower starter motor.
- Remove electrical connector cap.
- Remove starter motor terminal nuts.
- ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air Bag warning ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing and from vehicle.
- Reverse p...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Components & Connectors Diagram for 1998 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 I/P Components & Connectors Diagram for 1998 Ford Ranger Super 2.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 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: 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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