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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Electric Cooling Fans -> Description -> Except Villager -> Villager
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS

Except Villager

The PCM monitors vehicle parameters such as engine coolant temperature, vehicle speed and air conditioning system status. PCM controls fan operation through fan control output (single speed fan applications) or the low fan control and high fan control outputs.

Villager

The cooling fan is installed on the rear of the radiator and uses a two-speed electric motor mounted within the shroud. Three cooling fan relays (LO, HI 1 and HI 2) control operation of the fan. The high fan control relay 2 (HI 2) is a safety relay, ensuring cooling fan mot...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1997-06 Ranger
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC

The inertia switch is...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten transfer case flange bolts in a cross pattern.
    • Torque front propeller shaft flange bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
    • Torque front propeller shaft U-...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
  • Disconnect starter motor wires.
  • Remove nut and starter ground cable.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts and stud bolt.
  • Remove starter motor fr...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2006 EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • 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 hos...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

  • Lift tensioner by rotating it counterclockwise.
  • Remove old belt.
  • Install new belts, ensure ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2000 Ford Ranger  4.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Radio Noise Capacitor
  • Ignition Coil
  • EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Body Components Diagram for 2000 Ford Ranger  3.0 V6 FLEXBody Components Diagram for 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Door Ajar Switch
  • Left Rear Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Door Speaker
  • Left Rear Door Ajar Switch
  • EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Ford Ranger  3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Exterior Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Right Exterior Rearview Mirror Switch
  • 2000 Ford Ranger  3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Light Switch
  • Safety Belt Switch
  • Right Door Ajar Switch
  • Left Door Ajar switch
  • Ignition Key Warning Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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