1993 Ford Ranger SuperCab - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

It depends on the spark plugs that have been used. Some are pre gapped, some have three preset side electrodes around the edge. Gapping spark plugs is not as critical as the old days due to modern CDI ignition systems which give a much larger spark and huge improvements in spark plug technology. https://www.google.com/search?q=1993+Ford+Ranger+4.0+spark+plugs ..

no engine told 2.3,3.0,4.0 , gas or diesel not told seems diesel is 1995 and in South america's only. no vin told. if it has one, (the speed control version yes, and no speed control NO relay. bench test the horn yet or hot wire it in place , actual horn or ground to the horn is bad as all are that old dead horn fuse 8 is first. if blown horn will be dead. I guess speed controls means CRUISE.? the steering wheel has cruise there is a relay if not , such relay is there. proof below. (solid proof) left side is cruise right is non cruise opted car. Service manual drawing. no engine told and matters. wiring always does on different opted engines. here is speed control words.? service manual SM. Modern name is ISC "On vehicles equipped, the DC motor/idle speed control actuator is mounted to the fuel charging assembly. This component controls the idle speed, including such functions as high cam rpm, anti-diesel shut off, dashpot and pre-positioning the engine fuel charging assembly for restart. This control actuator is driven by the EEC-IV system, which includes an integral idle tracking switch". bad fuse F8 OR WRONG SIZE USED, AMPS WRONG.,MISSING HORN FUSE IS 20AMPS IIRC. bad slip rings bad horn switch. bad relay if fitted both horns bad. both horns 1 ground are rusty , horns work benched tested GOOD LUCK

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I hope this diagram works...I'm not great with MS Paint.

Not turning over at all? No noises, no clicks when you turn the key? Flat battery? When did you drive it last?

You didn't post your engine size so please pick the one that works for you....I'll post them all separately:

2.3L Engine The oil pumps are not serviceable. If defective, they must be replaced.

1. Follow the service procedures under Oil Pan Removal and remove the oil pan assembly.
   
2. Remove the oil pick-up and tube assembly from the pump.
   
3. Remove the oil pump retainer bolts and remove the oil pump.
   

To install:

1. Prime the oil pump with clean engine oil by filling either the inlet or outlet port with clean engine oil. Rotate the pump shaft to distribute the oil within the pump body.
   
2. Install the pump and tighten the mounting bolts to 14-21 ft. lbs. (19-29 Nm)
   

WARNING Do not force the oil pump if it does not seat readily. The oil pump driveshaft may be misaligned with the distributor or shaft assembly. If the pump is tightened down with the driveshaft misaligned, damage to the pump could occur. To align, rotate the intermediate driveshaft into a new position.

1. Install the oil pick-up and tube assembly to the pump. If there is a gasket between the pump and the pick-up, use a new gasket when installing.
   
2. Install the oil pan as previously described.
   

Idle air control valve

Your distributer may be going bad.

Have you charged the ac. If so check the low limit sw. on the dryer it will cut the power to the compressor if the charge is low or if the sw. fails.

There may be a tool, or you jam a metal tool between two metal parts. check these out: Removing Stubborn Clutch fan Ranger Forums The Ultimate Ford Ranger... Fan clutch removal

Put the truck on a lift and inspect for loose worn parts is the only real option here.

The "check engine" light is on to tell you that there is a trouble code stored in your truck's computer. Most parts stores will read the codes for you for free. Get that done, and you will know what part to replace.

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What size engine v8 v6

More info would be helpful, but just going on what you said, I would guess your brake lights fuse is blown. The running lights and the brake lights are on different fuses, and when you turn the headlights on the rear running lights turn on as well, which you may be confusing with the brake lights. If you check and the fuse is not blown, I suspect you may have changed or had the brake lights changed recently and the bulbs were the incorrect ones. Hope this helps.

It is sometimes called a shift lock switch or park switch.

Check throttle body,may be broken cable and clean too.

ive had this question before. It is under your center console where the cup holders are. up tworge the front, take the console off and you will see it a little square box silver in color with a wire harness plugged into it. hope i helped.

mark the balancer with a white paint marker on the TDC groove, there is a small plug over on the d/side inner fender has a small "dummy" plug plugged into it remove that from the wiring harness plug, loosen the distributor hold down bolt, connect the timing light by hooking the battery leads up to the battery and the other clamp over the #1 spark plug wire, crank truck up and squeeze the trigger on the timing light while trying to locate your paint mark on the dampener, then rotate the distributor in either direction to line up that mark with the pointer thats on the timing chain cover per mnf specs if I remember its 10 degrees when you get it there plug that "dummy " plug back in truck should idle up, if so tighten down the hold down bolt disconnect timing light and close the hood youre good to go at that point!

Seems that you have a power drain. If you installed any electronics check to see if the wire has an open section that is bleeding the system. Check to make sure that when the glove box closes the light in side goes off. A sprung glove door will keep the light on and will drain a battery in about 3 days. If you put a trailer hitch on the truck make sure that the grounding is done correctly. Lighting harness to trailer, trailer to truck. A poor ground will cause the electrical leak and drain the battery if the trailer in attached for a few day, less than 3.