hello all,new member
have a 94 ranger with a 3.0 and with air cond.I need to change water pump
and cannot move the ac bracket over.I have removed 4 bolts from the
bracket,two in front and two from the side and it seems as if it has more
but I cannot find one.Would apreciate any help

 

Welcome to FTE!!

This should help...

Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6 1995 Aerostar and Ranger Vehicles Workshop Manual

IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

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Removal

Disconnect ground cable at battery.
Remove engine air cleaner outlet tube.
CAUTION: Fan clutch has left-hand threads so nut must be turned clockwise to remove.

Loosen nut on fan clutch using Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T84T-6312-D and remove fan blade and clutch assembly from water pump (8501) .
Remove 2 screws holding fan shroud to radiator (8005) . Remove fan blade and clutch assembly and fan shroud together.
Drain cooling system.
Loosen, do not remove, 4 water pump pulley (8509) retaining screws.
Rotate engine drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove engine drive belt (8620) .
Remove 4 water pump pulley retaining screws and water pump pulley .
Remove 3 electrical connectors at generator (GEN) (10300) .
On Aerostar only, remove oil fill tube retaining nut at generator stud and lift tube from stud.
Remove 3 bolts retaining generator bracket to cylinder head (6049) and remove generator and bracket as an assembly.

On Ranger only, disconnect crank position sensor (CKP) wiring.
Remove heater water return hose at water pump .
On Ranger only, remove bypass hose from fitting at intake manifold (9424) .
CAUTION: Use care not to damage the throttle linkage or fuel lines.

On Ranger only, remove 3 screws securing A/C compressor to power steering pump support bracket. Using a piece of wood bridged from the top of the battery to the throttle body (9E926) , suspend the A/C compressor with a wire tie or other suitable material.
Using a Torx® 50 driver, remove enginedrive belt tensioner (6B209) assembly.
On Aerostar only, if equipped with auxiliary heater, remove screw retaining auxiliary heater tube bracket at power steering pump support bracket.
Remove lower radiator hose at radiator and water pump .
Remove 5 screws retaining power steering pump support bracket to the engine (6007) and secure power steering pump and bracket assembly toward battery tray.
Remove 12 water pump retaining bolts and note bolt location.
Remove water pump and discard old water pump gasket.

 

Thanks very much for the information,one question.Is the fifth bolt located
under the ac compressor and does it come in from the front or the side?
Thanks

 

The diagram looks like 3 from the side.

 

I cannot find the "5 screws retaining power steering pump support bracket to the engine". Can anyone describe where they are in detail?