Ranger: Technical Information
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Technical Information
Engine
Breaking in an Engine
En<!>gine Rebuilding Advice
Flushing the Cooling System
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...ref/scucEN.pdf
2.3L Water Pump
3.0 Water Pump
2.3, 3.0, 4.0 Rear Main Seal Tool
2.3L Timing Belt
2.3L PCV Location
4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Noise
Installing JB<!>A Headers on a 1998 3.0
How to decarbon the 4.0 (En<!>gine Knock)
Why use Double Platinum Plugs
3.0 Camshaft Sensor
4.0l SOHC pcv hose
4.0L Idle Air Control Valve
MAF Cleaning
O2 Testing
O2 Location
PCV Valve on the 2.3L?
Throttle Body Cleaning
-TPS Testing
-TFI-IV Ignition Troubleshooting
Ford DIS/EDIS "Waste Spark" Ignition System
Cold Air Int<!>ake for the 2001+ 2.3L
4.0L OHV Lower Int<!>ake Gasket Replacement
Die<!>sel Ranger Information
2.9L Cracked Head Replacement
Pics of Cracked 2.9 Heads
The Correct Oi<!>l for your Engine
Emissions
EEC Components and What They Do
-Pulling EEC IV Codes
Ford DIS/EDIS "Waste Spark" Ignition System
More EEC-IV Codes
ODB-II Codes
DPFE Sens<!>or Testing
More DPFE Sen<!>sor Testing
The EVAP System
The EGR System
Drive Train
Tranny Ratios
Gear Calculator
PCM Reprogramming for Tire Size and Axle Ratio Changes
Transer Case Low Ratios
About 2 wd Transfer Cases
Changing AFT Fluid
Tranny Fluid Change
Changing Fluid In M5OD 5 Speed Manual Transmission
DEAD LINK -Leaking 5-speedManual -- Shift-Rail Plugs
Fixing the Transfer Case
More on the Transfer Case
1993 4 Wheel Drive Modul-e Information
1997 Auto Hub Repair
Slave Cylinder Bleeding
1998-2000 4x4 Pulse Vaccum Hubs
1998+ Driveline Clunk/Thump
Slip Yoke Lubrication
Welding Spinders
Building a 9” Rear
A4LD to FM146 Swap
Auto to Manual Hubs Swap on a 1989 Bro<!>nco II
Driveshaft Vibration Dampener
4R55E and 5R55E Transmission Valve Body Rebuild, Valve Body Gasket Repair
Brake and Suspension
Pulling the RABS Code
Pulling the RABS Co<!>des for Older Trucks
Pulling ABS Cod<!>es for 1994
Removing Front Rotor
2000 Front Disk Brakes
Warped D<!>sc Brake Ro<!>tor Myths
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/743915-rear-drum-brake-diagram.html
Rear drum brake diagram
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Dana 28 to Dana 35 Swap
Replacing shock absorbers
Rear and Front Diff's
Determining your gearing
See the next post in this thread for more links.
A big thanks goes out to Ken00, on this date, 12/17/2013 - he helped us recover a bunch of dead links and his invaluable tech info has been restored.
Breaking in an Engine
En<!>gine Rebuilding Advice
Flushing the Cooling System
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...ref/scucEN.pdf
2.3L Water Pump
3.0 Water Pump
2.3, 3.0, 4.0 Rear Main Seal Tool
2.3L Timing Belt
2.3L PCV Location
4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Noise
Installing JB<!>A Headers on a 1998 3.0
How to decarbon the 4.0 (En<!>gine Knock)
Why use Double Platinum Plugs
3.0 Camshaft Sensor
4.0l SOHC pcv hose
4.0L Idle Air Control Valve
MAF Cleaning
O2 Testing
O2 Location
PCV Valve on the 2.3L?
Throttle Body Cleaning
-TPS Testing
-TFI-IV Ignition Troubleshooting
Ford DIS/EDIS "Waste Spark" Ignition System
Cold Air Int<!>ake for the 2001+ 2.3L
4.0L OHV Lower Int<!>ake Gasket Replacement
Die<!>sel Ranger Information
2.9L Cracked Head Replacement
Pics of Cracked 2.9 Heads
The Correct Oi<!>l for your Engine
Emissions
EEC Components and What They Do
-Pulling EEC IV Codes
Ford DIS/EDIS "Waste Spark" Ignition System
More EEC-IV Codes
ODB-II Codes
DPFE Sens<!>or Testing
More DPFE Sen<!>sor Testing
The EVAP System
The EGR System
Drive Train
Tranny Ratios
Gear Calculator
PCM Reprogramming for Tire Size and Axle Ratio Changes
Transer Case Low Ratios
About 2 wd Transfer Cases
Changing AFT Fluid
Tranny Fluid Change
Changing Fluid In M5OD 5 Speed Manual Transmission
DEAD LINK -Leaking 5-speedManual -- Shift-Rail Plugs
Fixing the Transfer Case
More on the Transfer Case
1993 4 Wheel Drive Modul-e Information
1997 Auto Hub Repair
Slave Cylinder Bleeding
1998-2000 4x4 Pulse Vaccum Hubs
1998+ Driveline Clunk/Thump
Slip Yoke Lubrication
Welding Spinders
Building a 9” Rear
A4LD to FM146 Swap
Auto to Manual Hubs Swap on a 1989 Bro<!>nco II
Driveshaft Vibration Dampener
4R55E and 5R55E Transmission Valve Body Rebuild, Valve Body Gasket Repair
Brake and Suspension
Pulling the RABS Code
Pulling the RABS Co<!>des for Older Trucks
Pulling ABS Cod<!>es for 1994
Removing Front Rotor
2000 Front Disk Brakes
Warped D<!>sc Brake Ro<!>tor Myths
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/743915-rear-drum-brake-diagram.html
Rear drum brake diagram
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Dana 28 to Dana 35 Swap
Replacing shock absorbers
Rear and Front Diff's
Determining your gearing
See the next post in this thread for more links.
A big thanks goes out to Ken00, on this date, 12/17/2013 - he helped us recover a bunch of dead links and his invaluable tech info has been restored.
Last edited by IB Tim; Jan 27, 2015 at 04:17 PM. Reason: Fixed dead links - krewat
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Miscellaneous
automotive abbreviations
FTE Tech Article Page
GEM Information
Oil Pressure Gauge Conversion
1997 Ranger Instrument Panel Light Bulb Replacement
Details About the Ranger Sport Option
Installing Explorer Seats, Console and Overhead Console in a 1999 Ranger
Replacing the Plenum
Ranger & Explorer Fading/Blank Radio Display
1992 Radio Light Replacement
Radio Wiring Information
Dome or Door Ajar Light Stays On
Door Panel Removal
1989 Power Door Lock Wiring
Cruise Control Repair
1989 Cruise Control
Blend Door Fix
Charging A/C on a 1998 Style Ranger
Adding Foglights to 1998 Style Ranger
Bedliner Installation
Installing a Tonneau Cover
Fuel Pressure Testing
Fuel Sender/Pump Replacement
Changing the Fuel Filter on a 1999
Changing the Fuel Filter on a 2002
Door Sticker Decoder
Additives
FAQ about Gas
What Size Tire fit on a Ranger
What Size Tire Fit on a BII
Programing and Determining if You Have Keyless Entery
owners manual download
MultiMeter Guide
Paint Code Information
Truck Specifications
Disconnecting the DRL System
Part Number for 1998-2003 Tow Hooks
How to Replace your Headliner
The 3.0 Technical Information Page
Shift-on-the-Fly 4WD Switch Motor Rebuild
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/Main/quickref/scucEN.pdf
Please email me if you have something to add to this thread.
FTE is not responsible for the content of these links.
automotive abbreviations
FTE Tech Article Page
GEM Information
Oil Pressure Gauge Conversion
1997 Ranger Instrument Panel Light Bulb Replacement
Details About the Ranger Sport Option
Installing Explorer Seats, Console and Overhead Console in a 1999 Ranger
Replacing the Plenum
Ranger & Explorer Fading/Blank Radio Display
1992 Radio Light Replacement
Radio Wiring Information
Dome or Door Ajar Light Stays On
Door Panel Removal
1989 Power Door Lock Wiring
Cruise Control Repair
1989 Cruise Control
Blend Door Fix
Charging A/C on a 1998 Style Ranger
Adding Foglights to 1998 Style Ranger
Bedliner Installation
Installing a Tonneau Cover
Fuel Pressure Testing
Fuel Sender/Pump Replacement
Changing the Fuel Filter on a 1999
Changing the Fuel Filter on a 2002
Door Sticker Decoder
Additives
FAQ about Gas
What Size Tire fit on a Ranger
What Size Tire Fit on a BII
Programing and Determining if You Have Keyless Entery
owners manual download
MultiMeter Guide
Paint Code Information
Truck Specifications
Disconnecting the DRL System
Part Number for 1998-2003 Tow Hooks
How to Replace your Headliner
The 3.0 Technical Information Page
Shift-on-the-Fly 4WD Switch Motor Rebuild
https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/Main/quickref/scucEN.pdf
Please email me if you have something to add to this thread.
FTE is not responsible for the content of these links.
Last edited by IB Tim; Jan 27, 2015 at 04:13 PM. Reason: Fixed some of Ken00's dead links
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fte automotive calculators
FTE now has a automotive calculator page figured this was a good place for the link
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4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...dy_Gasket.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...dy_Gasket.html
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From: Abilene Kansas
5r55e / 4r44e Transmission fix discussion
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...lick-here.html
Lift options for Rangers
Lift Options for 2001+ Rangers
Save Those Auto Hubs--Easy Fix With Pictures
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...-pictures.html
Fix Ford Radio Illumination Bulb
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...80&postcount=1
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...lick-here.html
Lift options for Rangers
Lift Options for 2001+ Rangers
Save Those Auto Hubs--Easy Fix With Pictures
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...-pictures.html
Fix Ford Radio Illumination Bulb
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...80&postcount=1
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Replace window regulators
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...egulators.html
Flush and clean auto tranny
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/652748-full-tranny-fluid-pump-out.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...egulators.html
Flush and clean auto tranny
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/652748-full-tranny-fluid-pump-out.html
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Posts: 6,461
Likes: 6
From: Abilene Kansas
Ranger tranny fluid pump out / change
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-pump-out.html
Ranger 4x2 Ball joints
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ll-joints.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-pump-out.html
Ranger 4x2 Ball joints
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ll-joints.html
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This applies to a lot of the Ford product line & that danged brake master cyl located cruise control deactivation switch, which is a normally closed switch, can stick open & prevent cruise activation, or jog open circuit & have the cruise drop out while in use.
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