2001 Ford Ranger Regular Cab - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 liter V-6 VIN "U"



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Hope this helps just guessing at engine

More than likely you have an adjuster cable broken or un hooked,possible leaking wheel cylinder or seal from rear axle leaking. Gonna have to pull the drum off and inspect the situation

Hi, One thing you have not mentioned is where on roof. If the door seal got a hole in it you will have to replace the seal. Sold at many auto parts stores. Don't go to dealer they charge an arm and a leg for it. Good luck.

Accordting with the 2001 Ford Ranger Owners Manual, you have several fuse locations...Passenger compartment fuse panel: The fuse panel is located on the left hand side of the instrument panel facing the drivers side door. Power distribution box: the power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicles main electrical systems from overloads.If you need details about each fuse description, I suggest to look the right Owners Manual.Hope this helps and feel free to contact us in the previous links; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and will appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi Josiah:According with the repair guide...4.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove or disconnect the following: Negative battery cable Engine from the vehicle Oil pan Engine front cover Cylinder heads
4. Lock the jackshaft tensioner by installing a pin. Jackshaft sprocket and chain assembly Left front cassette retaining bolt Cassette chain and tensioner assembly Rear jackshaft plug from the engine Right rear cassette retaining bolt and spacer Right rear cassette chain and tensioner Timing chain (s)

Fig. Remove the jackshaft sprocket-4.0L SOHC Engine 2000-2001 Zooming link for Remove the jackshaft sprocket-4.0L SOHC Engine 2000-2001 To install:

1. Install or connect the following: Timing chain(s) Right rear cassette chain, tensioner and sprocket Jackshaft sprocket and chain on the engine and remove the tensioner pin
2. Torque the jackshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
   1. 32-35 ft. lbs. (43-47 Nm).
   2. Turn an additional 65 degrees.
3. Install or connect the following: Cylinder heads Front cover Oil pan Engine to the vehicle Negative battery cable
4. Fill the engine with clean oil.
5. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the intake manifold.
4. Remove the fuel supply manifold.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
6. Remove the thermostat housing.
7. Remove the roller followers. NOTE You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC). NOTE The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block to position the engine at TDC.
8. Install the special tool. NOTE The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left-hand threaded bolt. NOTE If necessary, use camshaft gear torque adapter to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.

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Check this procedure for 2.5L, 3.0L & 4.0L Engines

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the starter cable retainer nut and release the retainer from the stud.
4. Remove the bolts and lower the starter motor.
5. Remove the cap.
6. Remove the terminal nuts and remove the starter motor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Torque all mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

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...rotate the camshaft and crankshaft as necessary to align the timing marks. Install the camshaft gear and chain. Torque the bolt to 46 ft. lbs. (62 Nm).Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Accordting with the 2001 Ford Ranger Owners Manual, you have several fuse locations...Passenger compartment fuse panel: The fuse panel is located on the left hand side of the instrument panel facing the drivers side door. Power distribution box: the power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicles main electrical systems from overloads.If you need details about each fuse description, I suggest to look the right Owners Manual.Hope this helps and feel free to contact us in the previous links; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and will appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi Don:Accordting with the 2001 Ford Ranger Owners Manual, you have several fuse locations...Passenger compartment fuse panel: The fuse panel is located on the left hand side of the instrument panel facing the drivers side door. Power distribution box: the power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicles main electrical systems from overloads.If you need details about each fuse description, I suggest to look the right Owners Manual.Hope this helps and feel free to contact us in the previous links; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and will appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi Jose:According with the 2001 Ranger Owner Guide (english), I suggest to check on Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the left hand side of the instrument panel facing the drivers side door.Pull the panel cover outward to access the fuses... position 14, 10AMP (or Not Used), if equipped with AntiLock Brake System (ABS) Control Module.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi T:On 2001 Ford Truck Ranger 2WD 4.0L EFI SOHC 6cyl the Flasher is located front seating area, behind steering column cover, onleft hand side of steering column.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi T: On 2001 Ford Truck Ranger 2WD 4.0L EFI SOHC 6cyl the Flasher is located front seating area, behind steering column cover, onleft hand side of steering column. Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi Michael:P1504 - Idle Air Control (IAC) Circuit Malfunction This DTC is set when the PCM detects an electrical load failure on the IAC output circuit. Causes:IAC circuit open VPWR to IAC solenoid open IAC circuit short to PWR IAC circuit short to GND Damaged IAC valve Damaged PCM The IAC solenoid resistance is from 6 to 13 ohms.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi Christian:The Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light or an icon resembling the engine is technically called a Malfunction Indicator Light or MIL. It comes on when your vehicle's computer detects a fault that can affect your vehicle's fuel economy and the exhaust emissions.Here are the five most common reasons your "check engine" light might come on, and what you can expect to pay for the repair, including labor, according to CarMD:1. Faulty oxygen sensorThe sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen in the exhaust and tells the car's computer how much fuel is in the tank. If a faulty one is not repaired, the car's gas mileage could drop, since the sensor is sending incorrect information to the car. It costs less than $200 to repair.2. Loose or missing gas capTechnicians will often tighten the gas cap for free, or replace it for a few dollars. If it's not replaced, gas will evaporate from the car and decrease its gas mileage.3. Broken catalytic converterThis one isn't good news, since it can cost up to $2,000 to replace. The catalytic converter uses a catalyst -most often a precious metal such as platinum- to convert harmful gases left over from combustion to less harmful emissions. CarMD says catalytic converters generally won't fail unless a related part, such as a spark plug, malfunctions, so it's wise to keep up with the car's maintenance schedule.4. Malfunctioning mass air flow sensorThis sensor measures the amount of air supplied to the engine, which determines how much fuel should be delivered. When it malfunctions, it can result in a loss of power to the car, surges during acceleration and a decrease in fuel economy. It costs around $375 to fix.5. Misfiring spark plugsSpark plugs are small but essential, since they make the car go by igniting the compressed fuel in an internal combustion engine. Misfiring spark plugs can affect engine power and fuel economy and can also damage the catalytic converter. You can replace spark plugs yourself for as little as $10 or pay $300 for a technician to do it.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

Hi Tom:Check the next Instrument Panel & Pad - Removal & Installation Disarm the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Lock the steering column. Remove the front seats Remove the 2 screws and position the parking brake release handle aside Remove the front door scuff plates. Remove the pin-type retainer. Remove the cowl side trim panel. Remove the 2 screws and position the hood release handle aside. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover and screws. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement and bolts. Disconnect the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch electrical connector. If equipped, disconnect the Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch electrical connector If equipped, disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column. WARNING To avoid damage to the clockspring, do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected. Remove the steering column pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. Remove the weather strip from the door. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the ground wire from the RH cowl side trim panel. Disconnect the LH side bulkhead electrical connector. Remove the audio unit Lower the glove compartment. Through the glove compartment opening, disconnect the blend door actuator electrical connector. Through the glove compartment opening, disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector. Raise and secure the glove compartment Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille. Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolts. If equipped, remove the floor console. If not equipped with high-series floor console, remove the consolette mat. Remove the screws and remove the restraints control module (RCM) cover. Remove the screws and consolette base. On vehicles with manual transmission: Remove the gearshift lever. Remove the screws and remove the manual transmission consolette. Click image to see an enlarged view

Fig. Instrument panel exploded view (zooming image link here)Disconnect the RCM electrical connector. Pull the floor carpeting back. On 2-wheel drive models: Disconnect the instrument panel main harness. Disconnect the electrical connector. Release the retaining clips Remove the ground strap. On 4-wheel drive models: From underneath the vehicle, release the instrument panel main harness at the transfer case. Release the retaining clips. Remove the ground strap. Remove the instrument panel side finish panel. Disconnect the door harness electrical connector. Remove the RH side instrument panel bolt. Remove the LH instrument panel cowl side bolts.NOTETwo people are necessary to carry out this step. Position the instrument panel to gain access to the door harness electrical connector Disconnect the door harness electrical connector. Remove the instrument panel. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer. Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

If you are sure the engine is getting up to temperature then your problem will be a part called the electrically positioned blend door and or the little motor that moves the blend door. The blend door moves back and forth between the AC core and the heater core to provide a mix of hot and cold air or hot or just cold depending on what you set the air temperature control at, blue being cold and red being hotter. This is all to common a problem on Ford rangers and Explorers which share the same components of the heating and AC systems. When the door fails it is usually on the cold setting position. The kicker here is that you must remove the dash to replace the parts, the blend door and the blend door actuator motor should both be replaced at the same time, the common reason for the motor to fail is a sticking hard to move blend door due to warping of the plastic it is made from.

Sound lik a problem with the "neutral safety switch"; try to check and adjust it, generally is located on top transmission.

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The brake light switch is likely not operable and needs to be replaced.

before you can do anything you need to know exactly what is leaking, you may be able to use a mirror to see behind the rear of the engine then you my be able to repair the leak.....hope this helps......cheers.