20 Most Recent 1993 Ford Ranger SuperCab - Page 9 Questions & Answers

If the lever is moving very easy and doesn't have the normal clicking feel, then most likely, part of the linkage has become disconnected. It will all be on the drivers side, so crawl under the truck and have someone shift the linkage with the truck OFF and you should spot the fault. If all seems normal and you see the lever moving on the transmission, then either the trans is bad, or simply too low on fluid to operate OR has a completely plugged filter...

If your problem is that you can't move the shift lever, some require that you put your foot on the brake before the shift lever is unlocked. It is either cable or electrically locked. If that is the case, you can bypass the lockout by removing the steering column cover and pu;;ing the cable or solenoid. I don't remember the exact procedure, but as I recall, it is relatively simple to do.

I'll do my best to explain. The PCV is located center, upper engine area, driver side of engine, between engine block and intake manifold, mounted in vacuum hose. I hope you got that and that it helps you. Good luck.

apply brake and accelerate engine while vehicle is standing still, you need to apply brake hard, DO NOT do this for a period of more than 1 minute or you will be putting alot of stress on your transmission. you will be trying to set off the "check engine" warning lamp or the "service engine soon" warning lamp, and get a misfire failure code, after code sets on your vehicle computer, get it scanned it will tell you which engine cylinder is misfiring ie "P0301= cylinder #1 misfire" then check out spark plug, spark plug wire and ignition coil. one of them is probably causing this.

See if the fuel filter is clogged. If that's not the issue the fuel pump most likely needs to be replaced.

I'm having the same problem with my 90 2.3L Ranger. I replaced the EGR Valve back in August and the truck ran fine (but the gas mileage was bad) until late December . I knew it needed an O2 Sensor back in August but didn't replace it until last Saturday along with the Idle Air Control Valve, Plugs and Wires. The truck ran fine for a couple minutes then started running like a VW bug! My code reader is now throwing out an EGR failure code, so I guess i'll take the 4 month EGR back and get a new one, and see what that does!

sounds like the tourqe converter is bad. But ford is aware of this problem. so you may need to talk to them

Assuming that the truck is an automatic and NOT a stick, look for flat black box with wire's coming out of it on the DRIVER'S SIDE of the transmission. The box should be located arond the linkage shaft(meaning where the medal rod connect's to the side of the transmission)

Code 542 is the only one you need to worry about, and you've got the wrong definition for it (or at least you need some term correction). Code 542 simply means there is a fuel pump circuit failure, i.e. there's no voltage seen by the PCM going to the fuel pump. This could be as simple as a bad relay or fuse.

From service literature.... DTC 542 indicates that one of the following has occurred:

No Start:
-- Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch not reset or electrically open.
-- Open circuit between the fuel pump and FPM circuit connection to the power-to-pump circuit.
-- Poor fuel pump ground.
-- Fuel pump electrically open.

Engine Starts:
-- Fuel pump secondary circuit short to power.
-- Fuel pump relay contacts always closed.
-- Open in FPM circuit between PCM and connection to the power-to-pump circuit.
-- Left/front HO2S short to power (dual HO2S applications).
-- Damaged Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

l Does the engine start? (For trucks with dual fuel tanks, verify tank selector is in the same position it was when KOEO DTC 542 was received.)

Yes
GO to «J11».

No
GO to «J15».

Check woth ypur dealer about this TSB. Hope this helps.

Check grounding wires

It sounds like one of your ball joints broke, or it could be the tie rod end. Either way, you are extremely lucky it didn't cause serious accident.

The inertia switch has disabled the fuel pump. You will need to find the reset button. On most fords it is in the passenger side foot well kickpanel, or just under the dash where the carpet and the dash meet. I will try to find the exact location for you.

Hi there hope i can help
there are about 5 possible sources of this problem

• intermediate band out of adjustment: you can do this at home touque it down to 35-45 ft-lbs then back it out 2 whole turns and that will adjust it
• Improper band or clutch application, or oil pressure control system: perform control pressure test.
• Intermediate servo leaking: Preform air pressure test of the intermediate servo for leakage service as required
• Overdrive clutch, O/D one-way clutch damaged. replace as required. (rebuild)
• Glazed Band: Service or replace (rebuid)

If this helps please give feed back
good luck hope all works out

It may be the Ignition Module. Please rate this solution.

First determine if either of the wheel cylinders or calipers are leaking. Be sire to check the brake flex lines as well. If all the hydraulics are dry, look at the master cylinder where it attaches to the Brake Booster. On the bottom, below the Master Cyl, is it dry or does it look like there is some leakage? If it is wet, and all the above check out OK, then I would replace the Master Cylinder.
Be sure to bench bleed the master cylinder first, before installing on Vehicle.

Hello, this can and is caused by a plugged fuel filter, the fuel filter is located under the truck on the drivers side inside the frame rail and easy to change, replace the filter because based on my Ford dealer experiences your symptom is a blocked filter.

by removing the cluster you can un hook it at the rear then you have to feed it throught he firewall and un hook it at the tranny

The procedure is as follows:---First you need to open the hood and twist the bulb socket out from the lens.1)Remove the screws retaining the headlight and trim assembly.
2)Carefully rotate the headlight and trim assembly away from the vehicle, rotating the inboard side away from the vehicle.
3)Remove the side marker, parking and turn signal bulbs and sockets from the headlamp and trim assembly. They can be removed by turning them.
4)If replacing a lens, remove the retaining screws for the lens to be changed and remove it from the headlight door.
--------- Thanks.Helpmech.