Common questions

Why are there no ABS on my Ford Ranger?

Why are there no ABS on my Ford Ranger?

Mech told me that the rear has no ABS cause there are no sensors wired to them. He said the wires head to the fronts but he didn’t do any checking.

Do you need antilock brakes on a 1996 Ford Ranger?

1996 Ranger STX 5 Speed w Bilsteins and KC DayLighters. Register and never see these ads again. a) run the VIN through Ford etis. *Rear brakes don’t need any type of antilock to lock, contaminated brake linings can do that. *This mechanic is quite wrong about the situation in the rear.

Is there a problem with my Ranger 4.0L engine?

Also, if you get a problem with hesitation, check the wires around the exhaust. One of the oxygen sensor wires may have been damaged by the exhaust. Loose Intake Manifold Bolts – Some 90’s 4.0L’s have a problem with loose intake bolts. Click HERE for more details. Performance Parts:

When did the Ford Ranger switch to SOHC?

The SOHC 4.0 Usage: We know that the Ford Ranger switched from the OHV 4.0L to the SOHC 4.0L in 2001, but the Ford Explorer wasn’t as defined. The Ford Explorer actually started using the SOHC 4.0L in 1997 along with the OHV 4.0L. It wasn’t until 2001 that Ford completely dropped the use of the OHV 4.0L in the Explorer.

Also, if you get a problem with hesitation, check the wires around the exhaust. One of the oxygen sensor wires may have been damaged by the exhaust. Loose Intake Manifold Bolts – Some 90’s 4.0L’s have a problem with loose intake bolts. Click HERE for more details. Performance Parts:

The SOHC 4.0 Usage: We know that the Ford Ranger switched from the OHV 4.0L to the SOHC 4.0L in 2001, but the Ford Explorer wasn’t as defined. The Ford Explorer actually started using the SOHC 4.0L in 1997 along with the OHV 4.0L. It wasn’t until 2001 that Ford completely dropped the use of the OHV 4.0L in the Explorer.

What’s the horsepower of a Ford Ranger engine?

Required replacement of these parts is common in older engines. The 4.0L OHV engine was produced until 2000 and was used in the Ford Explorer and Ranger. Output was 160hp and 225 ft·lbf. Though there is some variation, typically 155hp is quoted as horsepower for 1990-1992 applications.

What kind of camshaft does a Ranger 4.0 have?

Camshaft# 49-422-8 is a more aggressive cam for 4.0’s with other modifications. It is designed to improve midrange power and torque. Offers a kit to install an Eaton supercharger on the 4.0L Ranger. We found this kit on eBay to mount an Eaton supercharger on a newer SOHC 4.0 Ranger.

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Ruth Doyle