If you are certain it is a bad pump, replacements are available at most auto parts stores, or a wrecking yard. I assume you've checked fluid level, belt and pulleys, hoses; as well as the condition of the steering box, or rack and pinion. There is a forum for rangers with "how to" for your pump: http://www.ranger-forums.com/engine-drivetrain-122/how-change-power-steering-pump-104580/
I hope this helps you. If you're going to be doing much work on your Ford, I suggest you buy a service manual for it. They make life much easier; though we are glad to help.
SOURCE: power steering went out on 1996 ford ranger what is problem?
The problem could be anything from a power steering hose has leaked out all the power steering fluid or the steering rack could be leaking fluid. Has the car made any strange noises when turning the steering wheel? A car that is loosing power steering fluid will at some point lose so much fluid as to make the power steering pump cavitate (starve for fluid) and the pump will make a high pitched noise when it has too little fluid in it. I can't remember if the 1996 ranger had only one belt on the engine or if the power steering has it own seperate belt. The belt being gone would prevent the power steering from working but if you only have one belt the car would also overheat.
SOURCE: 97 ford ranger/check eng. light on/P1443 DTC
P1143 Air assist control valve range/performance
Could Be your mass air flow sensor. Start there.
SOURCE: wher is the fuel pump switch on my 97 ranger
Inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) swicht location in instrument panel below radio.Thanks
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SOURCE: P1443 code How do I
P1443 is the Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve. Any time you get this code always check your gas cap. If it is not installed all the way, or leaks, it can cause the evap emission code to come up. If the cap is okay...
The problem is probably caused by the Canister Purge Assembly. This assembly connects the intake manifold to the charcoal canister and the assembly is made up of hoses, a valve and a sensor. On the 1997 Ranger, it is located near the front of the engine compartment on the driver's side (the canister is right behind the driver's side headlight). Apparently, if there are any cracks in the hoses, or if the valve or the sensor wears out, this will cause the check engine light to come on, and return the P1443 code.
Part numbers for the canister purge solenoid/flow sensor assemblies:
F57Z-9C987-AB Canister Purge Solenoid/Flow Sensor
Assembly - 2.3L
F57Z-9C987-CA Canister Purge Solenoid/Flow Sensor
Assembly - 3.0L
F57Z-9C87-BA Canister Purge Solenoid/Flow Sensor
Assembly - 4.0L
Part cost = $65 to $100 depending on engine size - good luck :O)
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