20 Most Recent 1998 Ford Ranger SuperCab Questions & Answers

4.0L = 0.052-0.056
3.0L = 0.052-0.056
2.5L = 0.042-0.046

Behind the right front inner fender near the frame.

401 might have been caused by 125. The exhaust gas recirc is likely to be inefficient or not working until the engine is at working temperature. PO125 is the engine not reaching operating temperature. Clearly the fault(s) are intermittent or borderline. The engine might not be warming up correctly or there might be a sensor or wiring fault. Make a start by checking the thermostat...

First you have to compress the parking brake cable spring and attach the parking brake lever.
Clean and lubricate the brake backing plate.
Use silicon Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound.
Then,
install the rear brake shoes and linings:
1) position the rear brake shoes and linings
2) position the parking brake lever
3) install the brake shoe hold-down spring pins and the brake shoe hold-down springs.

Install the parking brake strut
1. install the parkig brake link spring on the parking brake strut
2. install the parking brake strut
3. Install the brake shoe anchor ping guide plate.

Install the short brake shoe retracting spring
1. Place the brake shoe adjusting lever cable over the anchor pin, with crimped side in
2. Install the short brake shoe retracting spring

Note: Make sure the brake shoe adjusting lever cable is positioned in the cable guide groove

Install the long brake shoe retracting
1. install the cable guide
2. position the brake shoe adjusting lever cable in the cable guide groove
3. install the long brake shoe retracting spring

Note: to prevent incorrect installation, teh socket of each brake adjuster screw is stamped R or L

Assemble the brake adjuster screw assembly.
1. apply silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound
2. install the brake adjuster screw into the brake show adjusting screw nut to the end of the threads and then loosen one half turn
3. install the brake shoe adjusting screw socket on the brake shoe adjusting screw nut.

Install the brake adjuster screw assembly
1. Position the brake adjuster screw assembly
2. Install the brake shoe adjusting screw spring
3. Position the brake shoe adjusting lever cable
4. Position the adjusting lever return spring and the brake shoe adjusting lever
5. Hook the brake shoe adjusting lever cable to the brake shoe adjusting lever.

Test the operation of the automatic self-adjuster
1. Pull the brake shoe adjusting lever cable and check that the brake shoe adjusting lever rotates the brake shoe adjuster assembly
2. Release the brake shoe adjusting lever cable and check that the brake shoe adjusting lever advances to the next notch on the brake shoe adjusting screw nut.

Adjust the brakes.

Install the brake drum.

Thats it

Have your fuel pump pressure and your fuel filter checked by a mechanic. Sounds like fuel starvation!

check that the shaft is too long and the spline section is bottoming out

Check to make sure the safety switches are engaging. One on the clutch, one in the shifter and/or transmission.

With intermittent issues, have to do testing when problem is ongoing. If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs, if spark everywhere, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure and fuel injector pulse. Any applicable trouble codes?

The hydraulic clutch system is leaking and has air in it. You need to replace the master and slave cylinder.

Uh, maybe the scanner is right!?

you'll need to go to your local garage to see where you can locate a quick disconnect kit closest available to you.

Check the bulbs, if OK replace switch.

Hi Alanna, The link below is a youtube video on how to test your alternator..........I hope this helps....CHEERS.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGB6ZEjGm7Q

Had this loads of times vac.solinoids semi seized strip out copper grease problem solved.

You have a code 25 which is a side curtain air bag passenger side. Most likely the connection disconnect the airbag and reconnect it. First disconnect the battery