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2001 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
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS
Brakes Pull Or Drift
- Tire air pressure.
- Wheel alignment.
- Brake pads, shoes or linings.
- Brake or suspension components.
Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Instrument cluster.
- Warning indicator circuit.
- Parking brake.
- Brake fluid level.
Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast
- Brake fluid level.
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder malfunction.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder malfunction.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force
- Disc or drum brake component.
- Parking brake com...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 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 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 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 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Lower starter motor.
- Remove starter motor electrical connector cap.
- Remove starter motor electrical connector nuts.
- Remo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
When fuel level drops below a predetermined level, the CHECK GAUGE indicator should light. The CHECK GAUGE indicator shoul...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX
- 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 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX
- Lift tensioner by rotating it counterclockwise.
- Remove old belt.
- Install new belts, ensure ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
B-Pillar Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Manual Transmission Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 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: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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