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1996 Ford Ranger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Ranger
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS
The inertia switch is located under the righth...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter cable from starter.
- Remove starter motor attaching bolts, then disconnect ground cable...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS
This indicator should light if any of the following conditions appear:
- Engine oil pressure drops below approxi...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator.
- Remove two fan shroud attaching screws, then lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape over fan.
- Loosen radiator upper and lower hose clamps, then remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator connectors.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,proceed as follows:
- Disconnect and plug two transmission co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift tensioner by turning...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuel Filter Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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