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2003 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 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX
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 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Unclip speed sensor wiring from brake hose.
- Remov...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Ranger -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30,00...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX
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 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX
The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant overflow hose from radiator and position away from radiator.
- Disconnect upper radiator...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 On Steering Column Diagram for 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 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: 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GRABBING CONDITION FROM FRONT REAR DRUM BRAKES - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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