1993 Ford Ranger service bulletins & manufacturer communications
94 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Ford Ranger. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 94
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt02142 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 22, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engines may exhibit a loud a/c clutch engagement. *tt01212 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt01B77 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt01197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information on climate control, loud a/c clutch cycling noise.*jb01186 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit loud a/c clutch cycling noise condition. *jg15198 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loud compressor cycling noise. *yh15167 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2001
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt01124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in the down or up mode. *tt0146 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs0013 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs0012 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.0011 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic rattling sound from the transmission) which occurs at idle with transmissi…7366 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral and clutch engaged. *tt13423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt99183 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 stored in memory, and / or lack of heat with the climate control. *tt99162 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Experiencing an audible pinging or creaking (not a clunking noise) heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline such as when shifting from park…99161 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt13118 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt6896 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *tt6603 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low …12905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt995157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Special field action regarding revised waranty information. *tt98L20 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a climate control issue of lack of heat. *tt985178 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit a climate control issue of lack of heat. *mjs12138 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Outside rearview mirror manual replacement.981516 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc985A37 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain may occur on some vehicles. *yc985A36 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *yc985A22 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt985A12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc9848 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt983074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Information regarding comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *tt98116 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt98112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. *yc971110972312 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *twBC2361970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *twBC2301970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd9747 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Tire wear - cannot adjust camber to specs. *twBC0316A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 1997
- 4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hoses with the engine at normal operating te…BC1019997230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- 4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hose with the engine at normal operating te…BC3485972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Vehicles with an unusual negative camber reading, and cannot be adjusted to within the proper camber specification, can be repaired by new springs. *jdBC3382972301 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Rear brakes "grab" when cold or damp. *jdBC0324972301 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Tire wear- cannot adjust camber to specs. *jdBC0316972301 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Tire wear- cannot adjust camber to specs. *jdBC0316970201 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Some vehicles may not be put into alignment- camber readings. *jdBC0185970201 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw962417 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *ttBC0678961025 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 25, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- 4x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. It is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in…BC0131960102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1995
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995
- High altitude transmission available. *twBC1350950906 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Transmission-a4ld-harsh 1-2 upshift-vehicles equipped with 4.0l engine.*sd951711 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1995
- Transmission-a4ld-harsh 1-2 upshift-vehicles equipped with 4.0l engine. *tw95129 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1995
- Cooling system-pulsating coolant flow-noise-knock/thump - audible in passenger compartment. *tw95128 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1995
- Idle - rough - 3.0l vehicles - warm engine at all ambient temperatures 1992 4x2 vehicles with manual transmission - all 1993 vehicles. *tw95126 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1995
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw95102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN95910 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1995
- A knocking/thumping noise may be audible in the passenger compartment on some vehicles due to steam formation in the cooling system. *tw9587 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1995
- Rough idle after cold start during first minute of operation. *tw95714 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNSFA/94L04 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Objectionable airflow from panel registers during heavy acceleration. *tw95614 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Dead batteries due to a current drain in the charging system. *twBC4018941201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1994
- Current drain in charging system causing dead batteries. *twBC0532941201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1994
- Improved driver side outside mirror. *tw942313 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1994