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2006 Ford Ranger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Brake Service -> Heavy Duty -> Installation -> Removal -> Standard Duty
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 V6 GAS

Drum brakes are available in standard versions or in heavy duty versions. Refer to Figs. and for component locations when performing the following procedures.

Removal

Standard Duty
  • Raise and support vehicle, remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Remove and discard spring nut.
  • If brake drum is rusted to axle shaft pilot diameter, tap center of brake drum between wheel studs.
  • Pull brake drum off of axle.
  • If brake drums will not come off, sing a screwdriver, move brake shoe adjusting lever off of brake adjusting screw, then loosen brake adjuster to allow drum to release.
  • Remove long brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1997-06 Ranger
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 V6 GAS

The inertia switch is...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger XL 4.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten transfer case flange bolts in a cross pattern.
    • Torque front propeller shaft flange bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
    • Torque front propeller shaft U-...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger STX 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bolts from starter, then lower starter motor.
  • Remove wiring protective cap, then wiring nuts and wiring.
  • Remove starter motor from vehicle from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2006 EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger STX 4.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

A temporary fault such as running out of fuel, poor quality or water in fuel or loose...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger XL 3.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ins...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger STX 4.0 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment, Rear, Top Diagram for 2006 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 L4 GASEngine Compartment, Rear, Top Diagram for 2006 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Connector C-175
  • Ground G-106
  • Engine Compartment, RH Side, Front Diagram for 2006 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 L4 GASEngine Compartment, RH Side, Front Diagram for 2006 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Horn
  • Engine Cooling Fan Motor
  • Headlamp
  • Fog Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Blower Motor Relay
  • Function Selector Switch Assembly Front
  • 2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • Generator
  • Speed Control Servo
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger XL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: NOISE FROM CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED/DISENGAGED - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger XL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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