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

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Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6 FLEX

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> 1999-2001 -> 2002-03 -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-250 & F-350 2WD -> F-250 & F-350 4WD, F-450 & F-550 -> F-Series -> Front -> Installation -> Motorhome -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal -> Windstar & Villager
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

Aviator

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove front brake components in sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear

Refer to Fig. , and remove rear brake components in sequence listed.

Escape

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in "Caliper Service".
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

E-Series

Front

Refer to Figs. through , and remove components in sequence listed.

Rear
Removal
  • Remove disc brake caliper, refer to "Caliper Service."
  • Remove axle shafts as outlined in "Rear Axle & S... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1997-06 Ranger
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC

The inertia switch is...

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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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lefthand front inner fender splash shield.
  • Remove protective cap from starter terminals, then terminal nuts.
  • Remove ground cable retaining nut and position ground cable aside.
  • Remove starter mounting bolts, then st...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

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

Instrument Panel/Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GASInstrument Panel/Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • A/C Evaporator Register Duct
  • Windshield Defroster Hose Nozzle
    • Air Intake Component Locations Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GASAir Intake Component Locations Diagram for 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Cleaner Element
  • Engine Air Cleaner
  • Engine Air Cleaner Tube

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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 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Light Switch
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • RH Front Fog lamp
  • LH Front Fog Lamp
  • Fog Lamp Isolation Relay
    • 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Window Safety Relay
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • One Touch Window Relay
  • Driver Side Front Window Motor

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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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