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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
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- 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
Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Heater Vacuum Hose Routing
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1993-96 Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 E-SERIES -> 1996 F-SERIES -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> AEROSTAR, RANGER & 1992-95 E-SERIES & F-SERIES -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Procedures -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Drive Tests -> Intermittent Diagnosis -> Pinpoint Tests -> Programmable Speedometer/Odometer Module (PSOM) Signal Verification -> Symptom Chart -> System Pre-Check
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Ensure ignition switch is in Run position with engine off.
- Locate black RABS II diagnostic connector. Disconnect two halves of connector (one side has an orange/black wire attached to it).
- Attach a jumper wire to the orange/black wire side of the connector. Momentarily ground the opposite end of jumper for 1-2 seconds.
- The "REAR ABS" lamp should start flashing a diagnostic trouble code.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
- Diagnostic trouble codes consist of a number of short flashes and ends with one long flash. Count short and long flashes to o...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 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 transfer case to 75 ft. lbs. if equipped.
- T...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 2.3 L4 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
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Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...
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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 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 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 3.0 V6 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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