Ask the Car People.SM


Ford Ranger Maintenance and Repair

2986 messages,  Last post on May 15, 2013 at 6:47 AM

You are in the Ford Ranger Forum.

What is this discussion about? Ford Ranger, Truck

Messages Page 212 of 300

#2104 of 2986 Re: 1998 Ranger radio removal [daleinnc] by flyinstraight

Apr 12, 2006 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: daleinnc (Feb 22, 2006 8:18 am)
if you have a radio with two holes on each side yes you will need a special tool. its inexpensive and easy to use. You can buy a instalation kit at wal mart. as long as you have an understanding for what wires go where you should be fine. as far as other stock units im not sure. i would think you have a den and a half so any ford product could work.

#2105 of 2986 Re: problems with lights [frohrs] by flyinstraight

Apr 12, 2006 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: frohrs (Feb 18, 2006 3:57 pm)
i've have gone through sevral different attempts to fix this problem. Ive even bought new sensors. If you can do it yourself just pull the sensor and clean it with a electrical solvent. Using wd-40 will atract dirt and eventually you will have to do it all over again. the plunger is getting stuck and not returning to the full position. The only thing that sucks si reaching your hand into the dorr getting scracthed by the metal.

#2106 of 2986 Re: only heat [brysue] by bolivar

Apr 13, 2006 (12:12 am)

Replying to: brysue (Apr 10, 2006 5:33 pm)
You may have a severe problem. This is about the year that had a problem with one of the 'valves' in the air box - the stuff under the dash that controls air movement thru the A/C and heater coils, defroster, etc. The plastic 'posts' on one of the air flapper valves would break. And the valve would no longer move. Huge repair to just get to it - remove dash and the outside of the air box. And then, the factory fix was to replace the air box.
 
If this is the problem, a lot of money. For removal and then the air box replacement. On some other Ranger boards there was a self-repair description involving drilling thru the broken plastic post, inserting a pin, etc, etc.
 
Of course, you might have another problem with the Heat/AC. But as I said, 1997 is about the year with the broken flapper post problem....

#2107 of 2986 Re: 1998 Ford Ranger Splash Brake Light Problem [rjeran1] by bolivar

Apr 13, 2006 (12:16 am)

Replying to: rjeran1 (Apr 11, 2006 7:42 pm)
If 'brakes lites work sometimes when pressing hard' usually means the electrical brake switch is going bad. It is under the dash, on the assembly above the brake pedal. Pedal movement actuates it. Electrical connector goes into it.
 
It comes off with a pin/clip. Note the sequence of pin, nylon bushing, washers, etc and how the switch fits into all of this.
 
A new switch is cheep, at auto parts house for about $8, don't have to buy from Ford.
 
I replace 3 times on my 94 in about 9 years of ownership.

#2108 of 2986 Re: only heat [bolivar] by brysue

Apr 13, 2006 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: bolivar (Apr 13, 2006 12:12 am)
Very good information. Thank you very much. I will let you know what resolves the problem.

#2109 of 2986 Re: 98 Ranger has some rough grinding type noise when accelerating [rdrage73] by brysue

Apr 13, 2006 (4:00 pm)

Replying to: rdrage73 (Mar 06, 2006 10:58 pm)
Ford engineers say it should be the timing belt and pulley(s).

#2110 of 2986 1994 Ranger Shifting Problem by woodmlpj

Apr 14, 2006 (10:46 am)

My 1994 Ranger has about 75,000 miles on it. About 3 years ago, I began having problems shifting into gear when the truck was stopped with the engine running. At first the problem was intermittent, but now it seems to be continuous for the most part. I can get it into gear, but it takes force. Is this a clutch problem? Any ideas on repair costs?

#2111 of 2986 Re: 1994 Ranger Shifting Problem [woodmlpj] by bolivar

Apr 14, 2006 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: woodmlpj (Apr 14, 2006 10:46 am)
I'm not very informed on manuals, but this seems like a clutch problem.
 
You have a hydrolic clutch. Is it full of fluid? If it is leaking fluid, this may be the problem, rather than actually needing a rebuild on the clutch.
 
I've no idea what a clutch would cost. There is a 'slave' hydrolic cylinder down on the clutch end that is a pain to replace and bleed. If you put a new clutch in, I would consider replacing this slave cylinder since it is so hard to get to and bleed.

#2112 of 2986 1999 ranger slightly rough idle feels sluggish by rf396

Apr 14, 2006 (8:11 pm)

my 99 ranger idles a little bumpy but accelerates ok but lately has been feeling like it's holding back at about 30-40mph twice it's had a bad stumble at about 70 when the tank was near empty. all things considered Im figuring a bad injector or possibly on 02 sensor. anyone else have this issue? if so what did you for it? Any help is appreciated thanks Rick

#2113 of 2986 Re: 1994 Ranger Shifting Problem [bolivar] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 15, 2006 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: bolivar (Apr 14, 2006 7:30 pm)
your guess is a good one bolivar.

Messages Page 212 of 300

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement