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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming proced...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

Single Cardan, Slip Yoke

Disassemble

Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.

  • Index-mark the shaft components.
  • Remove and discard all four snap rings.
  • Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
  • If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts, position alternator aside.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from alternator.
  • Position protective cover aside, remove nut and position alternator B+ terminal aside.
  • On models equ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container 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 two transmission cooling lines from oil c...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Lift tensioner by rotating it counterclockwise.
  • Remove old belt.
  • Install new belts, ensure ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

B-Pillar, Super Cab, Two-Door Model Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger  2.3 L4 GASB-Pillar, Super Cab, Two-Door Model Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Subwoofer Amplifier
  • Speaker
  • Subwoofer
  • Cargo Lamp Assembly
  • Connector C-300
  • Bottom Of Steering Column Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger  3.0 V6 FLEXBottom Of Steering Column Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver
  • Airbag Sliding Contact
  • Connector C-218A
  • Connector C-2097
  • Connector C-2102
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford Ranger  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • PCM Power Relay
  • 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Digital Transmission (DTR) Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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