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1996 FORD RANGER, 180, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0306
P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected and P0174 System too Lean (Bank 2)
I think I should check next the intake gasket but I need some help with the type of test. Using starting fluid or propane I..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 269, 000 MILES
related to interior, glove-box
I have been redoing my interior and while taking my dash apart I found a sensor behind the plastic bezel above the glove box and have no clue what it is. Anyone have any ideas?
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2WD, MANUAL, 186, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, hum
My 1996 Ford Ranger is making a crackling type noise when the accelerator is pressed from about 30mph and upward. I have noticed it also has a deeper hum than usual, again, only when the accelera..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 175, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, brake-light, wiring
I have a 96 Winnebago RV and I am wiring my 96 ford ranger pick up to tow. Both vehicles have a separate wiring system. I used a 5 wire cable and wired to the pick up lights using 3 diodes on each s..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4WD, AUTOMATIC
related to engine-cooling, leak
I have a pretty severe coolant leak, all coolant leaks out after 1 short journey, however there is no sign of any fluid leaking out anywhere (nothings wet). I stopped driving it and the system was..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 136, 000 MILES
related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove
Balljoint replacement
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Sunday, November 21st, 2010 AT 4:59 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2.4L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC
related to exterior-light, brake-light
I have 4 tail lights tryin to figure out whice 1 suppose to come on when u mash the brake is all four suppose to come on or just 2
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1996 FORD RANGER, 150, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove
Catalyst incomplete - don't know what to do - replaced thermostat twice
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 1:12 AM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 150, 000 MILES
related to body, rear-window
My truck (1996 ford ranger) is making this creaking noise while accelerating. Being it is a manual, I try and lightly rev or really rev the engine while not in gear and no noise. When already in mo..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 300, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0305
I am working on a 1996 ford ranger with a 3.0L(vin U) with 300,000miles. My issue started with a P0306. 4 months prior I had replaced all plugs, wires, coil pack and had both cylinder heads rebui..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 173, 000 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level, not-working
My fuel gauge doesn't move. I checked the fuse-ok, Ireplaced the sending/fuel pump unit -new. I put approximately 5 gal. Of gasoline in tank. All the other gauges on the cluster work. The lights on..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 77, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0340
Hey guys my 96 ford ranger 3.0 threw this code. The truck still runs good.I tried to reset it but the code came back. Ive done some research on this and my question is can I get away with just repla..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 200, 000 MILES
related to tires
I have a six inch lifted ranger and when I get on the gas the front tires tuck inward how do I fix that?
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to exterior-light, running-light
FORD RANGER WHEN START ENGINE PLATE AND PARK LIGHTS COMES ON
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Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 12:24 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 278, 000 MILES
related to body, window
How do I keep my windows from fogging over with a glaze of antifreeze?
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 11:43 AM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 300, 000 MILES
related to general, fuse-test
My main question is:
Is "starter relay" and "starter solenoid" the same thing used intermittently even though on some Rangers they are fender mounted vs. Starter mounted?
It is a 4 cylind..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2.9L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 113, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, abs-light
Crazy? When I start the vehicle without the parking brake applied I never ever see the ABS light. If I start with the parking brake applied or apply it after it's running the ABS light stays on til..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES
related to ignition, spark-plug, estimate
Misfire on Cyl 6, p0306. The only thing wrong I found was a crack in the spark plug boot that was arcing to the exhaust manifold for a long time I estimate. I replaced the coil pack. Could the ECM ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, AUTOMATIC, 300, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, white-smoke-
Okay, I bought the truck listed above it is the XLT model about a week ago. The guy knew something was wrong with it, figured since I was female, I could not fix it. Turns out he may be right. I ..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to exterior-light, brake-light
Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual a lot miles
in my truck I have recently replaced the timeing belt, but yet while idoling my truck spits and spudders..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to body, bumper, estimate
1996 Ford Ranger, 144,000 miles, stick shift. Out of nowhere, my truck starting making weird noises and I have noticed that is off balance--the driver's side of the truck is much lower than the ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 122, 000 MILES
related to body, wiper, not-working
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK, WAS TOLD THE
WIPER MOTOR WAS OK, BUT NO POWER WAS GOING FROM POWER DIST. BOX TO THE WIPER MOTOR.
ONCE THE POWER BOX WAS BYPASS THE WIPERS WORKED FINE
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove
Truck sat for several years, I replaced fuel pump, wires, plugs and got po172 error code replaced both oxygen sensors still get same code, system running too rich (bank1)Truck starts up a little ro..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 174, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, muffler
Alot of water coming out of the muffler
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Friday, October 29th, 2010 AT 9:08 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to warning-lights, abs-light
Brakes problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 104K miles
I just changed my front brake pads and rotors and bearings and they work fine but my ABS light comes on either immedi..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to warning-lights, abs-light
I have a 1996 ford ranger it has 75000 miles on it 4spd 4 cly two wheel drive I got a problem with the abs light it come on and stays on for awhile then goes off I have taken it to a few places and ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, leak
Driving to work this morning smoke coming thru the vents in my truck also smells like antifreeze. Pulled over checked my antifreeze level and it was ok. Also my windshield was fogging up
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 197, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, battery-light
Battery light on dash started coming on briefly, then would go out (sometimes for days). Now it is on constantly. Occasionally it will go back off at high rpms. I have replaced the battery. The cha..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 185, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, squeal
I have a 96 ranger with 4.0 and a couple of months ago it started an awful belt squeal. The serp belt was replaced and it didnt go away. Next to be replaced were the idler pulley, tensioner and pu..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 136, 000 MILES
related to suspension
I recentley had to make an quick stop like slam on the brakes. Now when I brake the truck pulls to the left. What went wrong?
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to exterior-light, brake-light, switch
1996 Ford Ranger
My break lights stopped working. My signlas and reverse lights work fine. I have checked the switch and it seems to be ok. I need to know what fuse leads to the break lights or..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, clutch, replace-remove
Engine Cooling problem
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Automatic 180000 miles
I am trying to remove the clutch hub assembly from the water pump drivebelt hub. A special wrench is supposed to go aro..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, test
Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 130 k miles
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger, 3.0 liter, 4x4, manual trans. Needs a new catalytic converter. The existin..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 117, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove
My 96 ranger was fialed smog in CA, it was diagnosed that the cats were bad and also had the EGR code on the check engine light. Magna flow sells universal fit cats but the collecter from both hea..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
My vehicles check engine light keeps coming on. I disconnect the battery and the battery ground, the light goes off for about 4-5 starts then comes back on after the 4th- 5th start. All fluids are ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 150, 000 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, lights
Checked fuses; all ok though it is not clear from the manual which fuse controls this light. Suspect it is the bulb. How big a chore is it to change this bulb myself? How to access it quickly and ch..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to body, door, lock, actuator
Electrical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
Both door locks now only work with the remote. I have two keys that are not worn down and they will not open the locks.
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer, not-working
Electrical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger with an electrical problem. When driving the truck if anything is turned on (stereo, heat/a.C, h..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 120, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, click
You all have helped me so many times before; I have a question about a clicking noise when I turn on the heater. I looked under the hood and saw that the from of one of the belt pullies would stop r..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 128, 000 MILES
related to suspension, symptoms, bump
I live in Iowa and it has been very cold recently. I have had my truck for a number of years now and have never had this problem. It acts as if my rear suspension is frozen or locked and makes it ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 141, 567 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump
My truck has problems starting and dying on me. I checked the battery, gave it a tune up, and it still runs bad. Were would I find the fuel pump and the fuel filter?
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump
Computer problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger. The fuel pump runs continuously with the key on but will shut off when I turn the key off. It also will not start. What..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-leak
I have owned a 1996 ford ranger since about 1999--about 2 years ago I noticed that when I was filling up-amounts of gas were leaking onto the ground-finally after further investigation--right below ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 157, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-leak
Gas leaks everywhere when I fill up my truck, but it does not leak otherwise. Is this a pump problem? Tank problem?
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 192, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, knock
Just replaced the head gasket do to engine temp gauge fluctuating. That problem is fixed, but now when I go to start it up when it's cold and it runs like a top. After it warms up I can here a knock..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 100, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working
No headlights at all, is there a relay or fuse. Were are they
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Monday, January 12th, 2009 AT 7:37 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer, not-working
SIR, I HAVE A 1996 4.0 RANGER. MY SPEEDODOMETR READS CORRECTLY, HOWEVER MY MILEAGE & TRIP METER WILL ONLY WORK PART TIME. ABOUT 1% OF THE TIME. I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND WITH THE SAME TYPE TRUCK &..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer
Electrical problem
1996 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger with an odometer problem. I replaced the instrument cluster and it worked briefly and then quit on..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 16, 500 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer, not-working
I replaced the sensor on the rear differential, however the problem still exists. The odometer trip and actual mileage work for a tenth of a mile then stops again. What else should I troubleshoot..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 101, 000 MILES
related to interior, radio
My radio backlight comes on and goes out constantly.
Sometimes cutting the headlights on and turning them off will bring them back on, or dimming all of the lights in the console and brightening..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 14, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, clunk
For the past at least month my truck has been developing a creaking / sqeaking noise in the rear mostly when the truck rocks side to side.
I have been attributing these creaking sounds to the aft..
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl
Can you tell me how to replace a water pump on my ford ranger its 3.0.
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 500 MILES
related to steering, symptoms, noise
I just bought my Ranger and it has been driving well UNTIL the other day. Now when I steer and i'm going faster than say 40mph or 45 it makes a noise when I steer to turn a curve on the highway (som..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 163, 000 MILES
related to steering, column
I own a 1996 ford ranger. I only had it for a few days and one day I turned it off and the key wouldnt come out and the key wouldnt turn forward or backwards. The steering wheel wouldnt turn a bit a..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 87, 300 MILES
related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove
How do you replace thermostat in Ford Ranger?
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 AT 9:46 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 120, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove
Would removing the thermostat without replacing it be detrimental to the operation of the vehicle? What would the side effects be?
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to engine-cooling, water-pump
Engine Cooling problem
1996 Ford Ranger 6 cyl
I need on how to get the bolts off the water pump is there a certain order I got most of them off but there is one that I can't figure out. Do ..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 130, 000 MILES
related to body, wiper, not-working
What would cause your wind sheild wiper to stop working. I put a new sitch assy on and it still doesnot work.
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1996 FORD RANGER
related to body, wiper, motor
wipers quit Smelled something electrical cook. Replaced motor and burned out fuse. I have no power to new motor. Is there a relay somewhere that cooked? I unfortunately don't have an owners manual..
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FORD RANGER
related to warning-lights, abs-light
I have a 1996 Ford Ranger XLT, the brake and abs light has recently come on while driving, and stays on. I know it has to be a warning of some kind, just not sure of what, any help will be appre..
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FORD RANGER
related to interior, instrument-cluster, not-working
1996 Ford Ranger, 90K miles. The gauges in the instrument panel do not work,
( speedo/Tach/Temp/Fuel ) including the odometer. I have checked the fuses in both the interior fuse panel and under ..
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FORD RANGER
related to engine-cooling, water-pump
I can not get the water pump off my ford truck. It does not fit through the hole in the alternator bracket. Is there a secret to taking off a water pump that I do not know?
The pump is on my 19..
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FORD RANGER
related to general, noises, whirring
1996 Ford Ranger, Automatic, 61,000 miles - Started with whirring noise coming from drivers front. Promptly drove it back home and let it sit for 5 days. Upon restarting, whirring noise is gone,..
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FORD RANGER
related to body, window, replace-remove
How do you change the passenger side window on a 1996 Ranger, crank type window
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 AT 4:16 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 139, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump
My truck is cutting out and trying to stall.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 AT 11:17 AM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES
related to body, door, symptoms, open
The door buzzer goes when the door is open when the key is out.
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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 AT 2:38 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working
My left turn signal was not working a long with my left emergency flasher. I replaced the flasher fuse. After replacing the flasher fuse The left and right turn signals along with the emergency flas..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 165, 000 MILES
related to interior, dashboard, light
I have replaced the bulbs, fuses appear good. I have no dash lights, headlight switch lights or heater/c back lights.
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES
related to ignition, plug-wire
I have a hydraulic Tommylift on my ranger. I was fixing a leak in it it was not tighten right so when the cables started to move it sparked twice and everything went out. What do I do to get it star..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 185, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, location
I cannot find where to connect my meter on the truck listed above.
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Sunday, July 26th, 2020 AT 10:38 AM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 2, 000, 000 MILES
related to general, fuse-test
Where are all the fuse wires connected to the truck?
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Thursday, December 14th, 2017 AT 7:42 PM
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 448, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0303
I am still getting a P0303 code. I have replaced the intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, replaced the plug wires and plugs. And just recently ran some injector cleaner to see if it made a differe..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 285, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1400-p1499, p1443
What are all possible causes of the code p1443 evap canister purge low/no flow and what are the most common ones the purge valve was replaced a couple of years ago and one of the hoses just the othe..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 441, 000 MILES
related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove
I am still trying to fix my code p0303 Cly.3 misfire. I am going to pull the autolites and replace them with another plug. Any suggestions? Iridium? Standard? Bosch, NGK, Autolite, Champion, any..
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1996 FORD RANGER, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 186, 000 MILES
related to interior, water
I have water inside transmission. How can I change the fluid without taking out the transmission?
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1996 FORD RANGER, 2WD, MANUAL, 38, 978 MILES
related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove
How to install the water pump?
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Monday, June 12th, 2017 AT 6:08 PM
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