Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 1991 ford ranger bogging down when accelerating to much

    Bogging, hesitation or stalling may be experienced during moderate to heavy acceleration. This can be caused by a failing of many sensors or modules in the fuel injection system. It is recommended to have an experienced shop perform diagnosis to find the root of the problem.

  • Higher Than Normal Engine Idle

    The engine may have a higher that normal idle at times. After cold start with an automatic transmission and when the clutch is depressed with a manual transmission. Our technicians tell us updated powertrain control module (PCM) software is available to address this concern.

  • Rough Idle and Stalling

    The Ford Ranger V6 is known for a rough idle, engine stalling, loss of power, and misfires, accompanied by the check engine light .

    The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak. This vacuum leak causes unmetered air to enter the engine, and the fuel system becomes insufficient to compensate for the large amount of air reaching the engine.

    Replacing the intake manifold gaskets corrects this concern.

  • Engine Buck/Misfire at Freeway Speeds

    The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This can be caused by an intermittent fault with the camshaft synchronizer assembly. This condition can be diagnosed by monitoring knock sensor data as per Ford service bulletin #05-22-12. Replacement of the synchronizer assembly will be required to correct this concern.

  • Hard to Start Cold, Stalling at Idle

    If you experience cold starting problems, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve. This valve helps the vehicle idle steadily and run when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • Front Brake Caliper Pins Can Corrode and Cause Brakes to Stick

    The front brakes may stick, bind, or grab. This can happen when the front brake caliper pins become corroded. Cleaning or replacing the caliper pins will be necessary to correct this problem.

  • Updated Differential Clutch Kit Available if Rear End Noise is Heard

    If a noise from the rear end is heard when going around turns or after driving at highway speed for an extended period, this could be caused by a failing deferential clutch kit. An updated differential clutch kit available.

  • Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems

    If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve . This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

1995 Questions and Answers

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    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 170, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

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  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Selector Won't Go Into Park

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 17, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, replace-remove

    The gear selector on my 95 Ranger will not go into park. The transmission shifts fine, but I cannot push the selctor rod high enough. I moved the linkage on the transmission and all if free. I noti..

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    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 147, 759 MILES

    related to general, noises, beep

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  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Cooling System

    1995 FORD RANGER, 150, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    My son was driving when he heard a strange noise from under the hood and what he thought was smoke. I later determined that it was steam that he saw. He said coolant was leaking all over the place..

  • Ford Ranger Dome Light Stays On

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, 122, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dome-light, stay-on

    My dome light and chime stayed on until I pulled the fuse, now my wipers, speedometer won't work until I fix it. I found the switches in the doors but, not sure how to bypass them to see if they/..

  • Ford Ranger Exhaust System

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 202, 396 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

    1995 ford ranger with OBDII and 202,000 miles is C.A.R.B. Certified. Check engine trouble code indicates catalytic converter is below threshold levels. While this is a California truck, it will b..

  • Ford Ranger Where Is The Ignition Module?

    1995 FORD RANGER, 125, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, module, location

    Online manuals show the module on the intake manifold but its not there? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, January 15th, 2012 AT 12:43 AM ..

  • Ford Ranger Inertia Switch Wiring Diagram

    1995 FORD RANGER, 200, 000 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

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  • Ford Ranger No Spark

    1995 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 126 MILES

    related to ignition, no-spark

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  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Power Steering Draining

    1995 FORD RANGER, 180, 000 MILES

    related to steering, box

    I have a huge problem. Ford Ranger 2.3 motor 1995 My power steering unit suddenly started emptying out every 5-10 miles. I gfot a mechanic to look at it, suspecting it had to be one of the two line..

  • Ford Ranger When I Push The Gas The Car Almost Shuts Off And...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 188, 794 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    Well when I push the gas the vehicle almost shuts off but it doesn't, when I push the gas there is a slight pause and the battery meter slightly moves up and down, and it also seems like the trans..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Temp Gauge Pegs Out

    1995 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, MANUAL, 185, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

    Ok like I did the usual things, I e. Thermostat, water pump, , fan clutch, radiator, both sensors, replaced the instrument panel. Checked the temp. On hoses radiator, and the sending unit ar..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Thermostat

    1995 FORD RANGER, 150, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, housing

    I have a 95 Ranger, 2.3 L and I'm having trouble getting the thermostat installed. A little history, my son was driving it when he saw smoke coming from under the hood, turns out it was just ste..

  • Ford Ranger Can A Loose Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Cause Quick Wear...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200 MILES

    related to suspension, strut-rod, bushing

    The mechanic who did the alignment on my truck didn't tighten one of the tie rod adjusting sleeves properly. Can this cause quick wear on the radius arm bushing? What if any other damages can t..

  • Ford Ranger Can You Do An Alignment When Radius Arm Bushing Are...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2WD, 200 MILES

    related to suspension, strut-rod, bushing

    Took my car to a shop for an alignment after leaving the shop and within the course of three months I've noticed my steering is worse than before and my truck is now making a dragging sound and ki..

  • Ford Ranger Crank No Spark And No Fuel Pressure

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 304, 550 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

    I recently changed the plugs, coil packs and wires to my ignition system and I’m now not getting any spark. I also have no fuel pressure. The fuel filter has been changed. The fuel pump does not ..

  • Ford Ranger Electrical Problem

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    I was driving to work one day I seen my speed indicator needle jump start twitching stop the red light it went to zero. When I went to take off again it didn't work anymore. Figured it was just a fu..

  • Ford Ranger Fluid Line Going Through Bellhousing

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 120, 000 MILES

    related to general

    No clip to hold the line so do I undo it from the reservoir? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 AT 9:51 AM ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 111, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, auto-locking

    95 Ford Ranger 4x4 V6.     Believe there is a problem with my auto locking hubs. The steering wants to pull once you get the steering wheel past centerline left or right. Was also getting a clicki..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to exhaust, manifold, bolt

    Engine Mechanical problem 1995 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual This is a generic questiion. How do you remove the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold to the head. They always seem..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger 95 Ranger No Uphill Power Chattering...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 230, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, chatter

    Just replaced the clutch today since that was the easiest thing to check first. 1st thru 3rd gears are excellent, 4th seems to lose some power, 5th is definitely only for maintaining speed on flat..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger ABS Light Is On

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    Brakes problem 1995 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 229k miles I have an abs light staying on, and if I hit the brakes hard, the rear wheels lock up. Could it be the sensor locate..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Advice

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 107, 000 MILES

    related to general, used-car-advice

    Hi I'm looking to buy a 95 ford ranger xlt 4x4 with a 2.3L. I'm going to take it to a mechanic to check how its running but is there anything that I should look for in particular? Is there anything..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Back-up Lights

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 42, 250 MILES

    related to exterior-light, reverse-light, not-working

    I just realized that all (including cab) back-up lights don't work when I put the vehicle in reverse. The fuse is good, however I have aftermarket euro tail lights & a hurst shifter. Is there..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Bell Rings Intermitantly

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 200, 000 MILES

    related to safety, seat-belt

    When I get in the truck close the door and put on my seatbelt. I turn on the car and the bell for either the seat belts or the door continues to ring. Sometimes it goes off after awhile or never g..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Check Engine Light Code: P0172

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 174, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I just bought this truck for work but I am having a problem figuring out this check engine light The engine runs good, slightly rough idle and I don't think it is getting the best mileage. I a..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Code Being Heard And Don't Know What...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 200, 000 MILES

    related to interior, radio, code

    My 95 Ford Ranger has recently started to give some type of audio signal, I hope. When I start the engine a beeping sounds and it isn't random. I hear 5 beeps, a pause, then 5 beeps. It goes thro..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Driverside Brake Light

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 115, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    When I have my running lights on everything works fine, but when I step on the brake, instead of my brake light coming on it shuts of my running light off on driverside only, the passenger side work..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Electric Odometer Troubleshooting

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 110, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer

    I have an all electric speedometer/odometer. The speedometer works just fine, but the odometer is dead. I replaced the whole instrument cluster with another one from a salvage yard with exactly t..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 100, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    I CAN'T GET POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 11th, 2008 AT 5:35 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Exhaust Clamp? Broke

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to exhaust

    Other Category problem 1995 Ford Ranger Engine Size unknown Two Wheel Drive Manual 148000 miles So all of a sudden my truck gets much louder and I look underneath my truck and notice toward..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Front End

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to suspension

    1995 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 95 ford ranger 2.3L 4cyl. What is the fiberglass piece called that holds the lights, directionals, and grill in place. It goes from fender to fe..

  • Ford Ranger Fuel Pump Replacement

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 92, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove

    I took the straps off, need to know what else to do to take tank out. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 AT 12:53 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger HOOKING UP TRAILER LIGHTS

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 195, 000 MILES

    related to general, trailer

    How do you hook up trailer lights to this vehichle? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, July 31st, 2008 AT 9:59 PM ..

  • Ford Ranger Over Heated Now There Is A Coolant Leak

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 175, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    I overheated my truck and had to drive it a little farther than I should have to get to a safe place before stopping (my home). This was late at night. The next morning I filled the radiator with ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Instrument Panel Temp Gauge

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 71, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

    The temp gauge bounces and pegs out, yet truck is not running hot. I have replaced sender unit, ohmed out connection to instrument panel and removed instrument pane and have continuity on circuit. W..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Intermittent Lack Of Throttle...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 189, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, line, disconnect

    I recently took a trip to Arizona from San Diego and decided to risk the trip with the 189,000 mile ranger I have. The truck has done nothing but good for me since I bought it from my buddie who is ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Intermittent Squeaking

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to general, noises, squeak

    Noises problem 1995 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 147k miles Hi I have a 1995 ford ranger 3.0L V6 2wd. The other day I noticed an intermittent rather loud and annoying squeaking ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Lift?

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to suspension, coil-spring, replace-remove

    Suspension problem 1995 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 160k miles im trying to lift my truck. I dont know what I need to do. I just replaced my shocks in the summer. They are ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Loud Exhaust Noise

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 145, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, loud

    I've been dealing with very loud, what seems to be exhaust noise. It does sound like it could be under the hood though. Would love to remedy this myself if all possible. What's the best thing to do..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Loud Whining Noise When Idling

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 129, 500 MILES

    related to general, noises, whine

    My 1995 Ford Ranger pickup makes a very loud whining / clicking noise when idling mainly in the hot/humid weather. Performance does not seem to be affected. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { di..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger OBD II Codes

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 22, 500 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain

    How do I check the engine codes on a 95 ford ranger, I have been to the autoparts stores they all said they could do 96 and up. Somebody said that I can bypass the relay and check the flashes. ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Random Stalling

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 308, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    2.3 liter dies randomly for no reason. I was having trouble 6 months ago and thought it was fixed but it is acting up again. Replaced fuel pump, fuel pump relay, inertia switch, fuel filter, ign..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Ranger Amplifier

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 11, 300 MILES

    related to interior, radio, amplifier

    I'm getting no sound out of my radio and I suspect the amplifier. I do not know where the amp is located. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, Janua..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Ratleing

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 130, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, rattle

    My 1995 ford ranger with 130000miles has a wierd rattling problem in mid area of the exhaust. When ever I rev my engine up kind of high something starts to rattle inside of the exhaust but I dont kn..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Spark Plugs

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    Engine Performance problem 1995 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual this truck takes 8 new plugs. Is there a way to change them without dismantling much? @media(max-width: 960px) ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Steering Wheel Shakes

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 175, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, shakes

    I have a question about my steering wheel shaking. When I am driving between 20 and 30 mph the steering wheel is shaking. Also sometimes when I go past 50 mph it also shakes. What could this mean..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Sugar In Gas Tank.

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to fuel-system, tank

    Other Category problem 1995 Ford Ranger 75000+ miles Some punk down the street put sugar in my tank. How do I fix it. What parts might I need to get. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Tachometer Not Responding Properly

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 200, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, tachometer

    I own a 1995 Ford Ranger and recently replaced the old instrument cluster (no tach) with a fully functional cluster from a 2001 Ford Sport Trac (with tach). The cluster is completely compatible..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Turn Signal Flashing Unit.

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 150, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    Can't find turn signal flashing unit. Book say's under instrument pnl, to the right of the steering column. Still cannot find. Do I have to take dash apart to replace a stupid flashing unit? @m..

  • Ford Ranger 1995 Ford Ranger Whining

    1995 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 196, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whine

    Hello, Just recently a whining noise in the rear of and underneath has developed. It has gotten progressively worse. The noise is loud at first, but decreases as everything warms. The noise is w..

  • Ford Ranger Windshield Wiper Will Not Work

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    I got such good help on here the last time, I will throw this out there. I flip the control switch for the windshield wipers, but nothing happens. I have checked fuses/relay switches, they seem ..

  • Ford Ranger '95 Ranger ABS Light Comes On Once Brake Pedal...

    1995 FORD RANGER

    related to warning-lights, brake-warning-light

    My '95 Ranger with Manual Transmission, 3.0 liter V-6 and appx 165000 miles. Has the ABS light coming on once Brake pedal is released. I've replaced the sensor (rear sensor is all its got) and the..

  • Ford Ranger Fuel Line Will Not Disconnect

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 304, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, line, disconnect

    The fuel lines that go to my motor won’t disconnect. The quick connect tool that is the right size won’t push into the fitting. It’s the last thing I need to do to get the motor pulled. But I�..

  • Ford Ranger Vehicle Will Start Up And Run Fine For No More Than...

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, 190, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    Vehicle will start up and run fine for anywhere up to 20 minutes. Replaced fuel pump and filter. Fuel relay and pressure sensor. I'm only getting 28 psi at the fuel rail test port. I have also repl..

  • Ford Ranger Radius Arm Bushing Replacement Instructions Needed

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200 MILES

    related to suspension, strut-rod, bushing

    How do you replace radius arm bushing on my truck listed above? Maybe a good YouTube video you can suggest. Thank you @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Ranger Misfire Code P0302

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 243, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0302

    When idling I have no codes, when driving at a certain rpm, or speed the check engine will flash and eventually stay on. Misfire cylinder two code P0302 now I can reset and idle the truck with no ..

  • Ford Ranger Replacing Steering Column

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 150, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, replace-remove

    Replaced steering column in my truck it is a manual transmission. I got the other column out of a older Explorer. Everything bolted up. When I turn on the ignition switch the fuel pump does not come..

  • Ford Ranger Tail Lights Not Working

    1995 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 100 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

    Changed headlights last weekend, then the dashboard cluster and tail lights went out including the amber running lights. I've checked the fuses and bulbs. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { di..

  • Ford Ranger Code P1747

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 211, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1700-p1799, p1747

    I drove it to work one day came back home ran perfect. next morning started find then the overdrive light started blinking. I put the truck in gear no power forward and back no power. code p1..

  • Ford Ranger Wipers

    1995 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, RWD, MANUAL, 230, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, stay-on

    Wipers work when engine is turned not completely off. But will not or sometime works when engine is running. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, Ju..

1995 Maintenance and Repair