3.0L V6: 3.0L Technical Information & Tips
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3.0L Technical Information & Tips
Note: If you have any suggestions about any other material please email me.
I. 3.0L V6 Specs
3.0L Vulcan Spec Sheet (PDF)
3.0L Firing Order / Cylinder, Coilpack Terminal ID Numbering
Recommended Motor Oil for the 3.0L V6 (PDF)
Ford Truck Door Sticker Decoder
Download 1996+ Ford Owner's Manuals (PDF)
II. Automotive Codes & Acronyms
What do they mean? A Guide to Automotive Acronyms
Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Definitions
Pulling Ford EEC-IV (1984-'95) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Code Retrieval for Ford EEC-IV Systems (More detailed PDF)
The CEL Comes On But I Can't Pull Any Codes - Why Not?
Look up 2 Digit Ford EEC-IV Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Look up 3 Digit Ford EEC-IV Diagnostic Trouble Codes
What is OBD-II and EEC-V?
Look up 1995+ Ford OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (PDF)
Look up 1995+ Ford OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Motorcraft Search)
III. 3.0L Components & Sensors
The EEC Computer (a/k/a the "ECM" or "PCM")
MAF Theory & Facts
Cleaning Your MAF Sensor
Cleaning Your Throttle Body
Ford DPFE/EGR System Summary
DPFE Sensor Test
O2 Sensors - Info & Testing
O2 Sensors - Which Ones Are Which?
Engine Coolant Temp Sensor (ECT) Info & Testing
Camshaft Position Sensor/Synchronizer
Evaporative Emissions Control Valve (EVAP)
Flex Fuel Sensor
New ('03) Recommended Vulcan Oil Pan Gasket (PDF)
Replacing the Heater Core
IV. 3.0L Spark Plugs & Ignition
About Spark Plugs
Factors Affecting Spark Plugs and Voltage
3.0L Firing Order / Cylinder, Coilpack Terminal ID Numbering
Ford DIS & EDIS Ignition Systems
Why are Double Platinum Spark Plugs Important to DIS/EDIS?
3.0L Plug Gapping
Correct Plugs for a FFV Ranger
V. Pinging, Spark Knock & Detonation
What is Pinging? - I
What is Pinging? - II
Connection B/T EGR System, DPFE and Pinging
Connection B/T Dirty MAF and Pinging
Connection B/T Octane Rating and Pinging
Connection B/T Bad Ignition Coil/PCM ('98-'00) and Pinging (PDF)
VI. More Tech Info
Ranger Forum Technical Information
FTE Tech Articles
*Many thanks to all who have contributed information & tips!
**Please Note: FTE is not responsible for the content of these links.
I. 3.0L V6 Specs
3.0L Vulcan Spec Sheet (PDF)
3.0L Firing Order / Cylinder, Coilpack Terminal ID Numbering
Recommended Motor Oil for the 3.0L V6 (PDF)
Ford Truck Door Sticker Decoder
Download 1996+ Ford Owner's Manuals (PDF)
II. Automotive Codes & Acronyms
What do they mean? A Guide to Automotive Acronyms
Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Definitions
Pulling Ford EEC-IV (1984-'95) Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Code Retrieval for Ford EEC-IV Systems (More detailed PDF)
The CEL Comes On But I Can't Pull Any Codes - Why Not?
Look up 2 Digit Ford EEC-IV Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Look up 3 Digit Ford EEC-IV Diagnostic Trouble Codes
What is OBD-II and EEC-V?
Look up 1995+ Ford OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (PDF)
Look up 1995+ Ford OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Motorcraft Search)
III. 3.0L Components & Sensors
The EEC Computer (a/k/a the "ECM" or "PCM")
MAF Theory & Facts
Cleaning Your MAF Sensor
Cleaning Your Throttle Body
Ford DPFE/EGR System Summary
DPFE Sensor Test
O2 Sensors - Info & Testing
O2 Sensors - Which Ones Are Which?
Engine Coolant Temp Sensor (ECT) Info & Testing
Camshaft Position Sensor/Synchronizer
Evaporative Emissions Control Valve (EVAP)
Flex Fuel Sensor
New ('03) Recommended Vulcan Oil Pan Gasket (PDF)
Replacing the Heater Core
IV. 3.0L Spark Plugs & Ignition
About Spark Plugs
Factors Affecting Spark Plugs and Voltage
3.0L Firing Order / Cylinder, Coilpack Terminal ID Numbering
Ford DIS & EDIS Ignition Systems
Why are Double Platinum Spark Plugs Important to DIS/EDIS?
3.0L Plug Gapping
Correct Plugs for a FFV Ranger
V. Pinging, Spark Knock & Detonation
What is Pinging? - I
What is Pinging? - II
Connection B/T EGR System, DPFE and Pinging
Connection B/T Dirty MAF and Pinging
Connection B/T Octane Rating and Pinging
Connection B/T Bad Ignition Coil/PCM ('98-'00) and Pinging (PDF)
VI. More Tech Info
Ranger Forum Technical Information
FTE Tech Articles
*Many thanks to all who have contributed information & tips!
**Please Note: FTE is not responsible for the content of these links.
Last edited by Rockledge; 08-19-2005 at 08:49 AM.
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I will over the next couple of months be cleaning this up.
Moderator I would greatly appreciate any help on this, old links remove, links that don’t work remove.
PLEASE do not add to this at all. Until we get the “stickies” sorted out.
Moderator I would greatly appreciate any help on this, old links remove, links that don’t work remove.
PLEASE do not add to this at all. Until we get the “stickies” sorted out.
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