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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> A/C Compressor Clutch Cycle Switch, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS
The clutch cycling pressure switch is mounted on a schraeder...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Ranger Sport 3.0 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-98 Ranger -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC
Normal Service
Replace every 30,00...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2002 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 L4 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light after approximately 60,000 miles of operation, Fig. . The amber lens lamp is located on the instrument panel and has the word Emissions, Emiss or EGR printed on it. After performing the required emission control maintenance, the module must be replaced or reset, depending on type of module used. On module equipped with reset feature, reset the module as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- On Aerostar models, the module is located under the instrument panel near the bulkhead connector.
- On Bronco, Explorer and F-Series, the module is attached to the instrument cluster to the left of ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at front coolant outlet pipe.
- Remove hose from front coolant outlet pipe.
- 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 outlet hose from...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BRAKES - OPERATION & DIAGN SECTION ADDED - S/M REV Vehicle: 1991 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: A/C COMPRESSOR - OPERATION/TESTING/SERVICING (4 CYL) Vehicle: 1985 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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