Repair 7

Fords 2002 Rangers come equipped with an instrument cluster that displays operational information gauges such as vehicle speed, engine rpm and transmission gear selection, as well as critical performance information gauges such as fuel status, engine coolant temperature, oil pressure and battery charge state. Additional information is indicated on the Rangers instrument cluster by warning lights that illuminate as needed. The gauges are backlit for visibility during low light situations by a series of small light bulbs. Replace burned out bulbs to maintain instrument visibility.

Instructions

Removal

1

Remove the negative battery cable from the battery using a wrench.

2

Remove the two center instrument panel screws from below the radio. Pull the center instrument panel from the console. Disconnect the electrical connectors and unplug the radio antennae lead from the radio. Set the center instrument panel aside.

3

Lift up on the hood release lever and remove the two bolts. Set the hood release lever aside.

4

Remove the two screws from the bottom of the steering column panel below the steering column. Remove the panel.

5

Remove the two steering column cover reinforcement bracket screws. Set the bracket aside.

6

Remove the three upper and two lower instrument cluster finish panel screws. Pull the finish panel away from the instrument cluster, unplug the electrical connectors and set the finish panel aside.

7

Remove the four instrument cluster screws. Pull the instrument cluster out slightly. Unplug the two electrical connectors and pull the automatic transmission indicator out of the instrument cluster, if applicable. Remove the instrument cluster.

8

Locate the socket of a burned-out bulb. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the cluster. Remove the bad bulb from the socket.

Installation

9

Insert the new bulb into the socket. Insert the socket into the instrument panel and rotate clockwise to lock it in position.

10

Install the automatic transmission indicator and reconnect the electrical connectors to the instrument cluster. Insert the instrument cluster in the dash and install the four instrument cluster screws using a nut-driver.

11

Connect the electrical connectors to the instrument cluster finish panel. Place the finish panel in position and install the five screws. Tighten the finish panel screws to 18 to 26 inch-pounds.

12

Install the steering column cover reinforcement bracket and screws. Tighten the bracket screws to 89 to 124 inch-pounds.

13

Install the steering column panel and screws. Tighten the panel screws to 18 to 26 inch-pounds.

14

Install the hood release lever and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 to 33 inch-pounds.

15

Connect the center instrument panel electrical connectors and the radio antennae lead. Insert the center instrument console into the dash. Install the two center instrument panel screws. Tighten the screws to 18 to 26 inch-pounds.

16

Install the negative battery cable on the battery and tighten to 62 to 89 inch-pounds.

The oil pan on a 1989 Ford Ranger is responsible for holding the engines oil supply. The oil pan is attached to the engines crankcase and held in place with bolts. Removing the oil pan from the vehicle is a fairly simple, straightforward task that can be handled by an amateur mechanic. There are no special tools required, and the job can be performed in a driveway or garage in under an hour.

Instructions

Raise The Vehicle

1

Raise the vehicle if it lacks sufficient ground clearance for you to work under it comfortably. The safest method is to use car ramps.

2

Slide underneath the truck until you reach the oil drain pan. Be sure to slide the oil drain pan, ratchet set, container and rags underneath the truck with you.

3

Align the oil dran pan directly underneath the trucks oil pan. Remove the oil pan drain plug and place it into the container. Allow all of the oil to drain completely out of the crankcase.

4

Remove the bolts around the edge of the oil pan one at a time. Support the pan with your free hand while you remove the bolts.

5

Slowly lower the pan and drain any remaining oil into the oil drain pan. Leave the drain pan in place to catch any drops of leftover oil, and bring the trucks oil pan out from underneath.

A car battery stores electrical current generated by the alternator. If it is not working correctly or has reached the end of its life span, which typically is to to three years, it must be replaced. The process for changing a battery in a 2001 Ford Ranger requires the use of basic tools.

Instructions

1

Open the 2001 Ford Ranger hood. Locate the battery at the front of the engine on the right side. Disconnect the negative (black) terminal by loosing the connection with the adjustable wrench. Disconnect the positive (red) terminal the same way.

2

Disconnect the battery tie-down using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Remove the battery from the battery tray by lifting it up and out. Put the used battery to one side.

3

Install the replacement battery by placing it into the battery tray, in the same orientation as the original battery, with the terminals in identical locations. Using the ratchet and socket, tighten the battery tie-down to hold the battery in place.

4

Attach the positive terminal of the battery to the positive battery cable using the adjustable wrench. Do the same for the negative terminal. Turn on the ignition of the 2001 Ford Ranger. Allow the truck to run for at least 10 minutes to assess whether the battery is functioning properly.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford Rangers with model years of 1998, 1999 and 2004 have been recalled for fuel problems. If not repaired, manufacturing defects in affected Ranger pickups may cause gas leaks and fires.

Purolator Filter Defect

UFI Filters USA conducted a recall of certain 1998-1999 Ford Rangers equipped with aftermarket fuel filters sold under the brand name Purolator F65277. A manufacturing defect in these filters could cause a fuel spill, which could lead to a fire.

Fuel Line Damage

Ford recalled certain 1998 model year Ford Rangers equipped with 4.0L engines for a manufacturing problem that could cause the fuel line to come in contact with the exhaust manifold. The fuel line in these vehicles may suffer extensive damage, leading to a fuel leak or fire.

Frame Rail Puncture

Ford recalled certain 2004 model year Rangers to repair improperly formed frame rails that could puncture the fuel line. In the event of a side-impact crash, a fuel leak or fire could develop.