1999 Ford Ranger OEM Service & Repair Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Identification Codes The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. Vehicle Identification Number The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier. 1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle 1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 1999 Ranger Workshop Manual Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3 Vehicle line, series, body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVW code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes). Z — 5,100-6,000 pounds with second generation air bags Y — 4,001-5,000 pounds with second generation air bags Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. R08 — 4x2 Regular Cab, Electric Vehicle R10 — 4x2, Regular Cab R11 — 4x4, Regular Cab R14 — 4x2, SuperCab R15 — 4x4, SuperCab The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders. C — 2.5L, SOHC, four cylinder, Gas U — 3.0L, V6, Gas 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

V — 3.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel X — 4.0L, V6, Gas 7 — 336V, 75 HP, Electric (lead acid battery) 1 — 336V, 75 HP, Electric (NIMH battery) The ninth VIN position is a check digit. The tenth VIN position is the model year code. X — 1999 The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. U — Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky) P — Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota) T — Edison (Edison, New Jersey) 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. A00001-E99999 — Ford Division Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Item Description 1 Exterior paint code 2 Region code 3 Domestic special order code 4 Wheelbase code 5 Brake code 6 Interior trim code 7 Tape/paint pinstripe code 8 Radio code 9 Axle code 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Canada (Typical) Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical) Paint Codes Refer to the paint manufacturer code book for information. Radio Codes Z — AM/FM stereo with single CD player 7 — AM/FM stereo with clock 9 — AM/FM stereo cassette with clock K — AM/FM stereo cassette with CD player Y — Delete standard radio with clock G — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM stereo, all other components installed R — Delete radio chassis only, AM/FM cassette, all other components installed G — AM/FM stereo R — AM/FM stereo cassette 10 Transmission code 11 Spring code 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

Axle Codes The following lists the gear ratios on axles. KA — No ratio, Electric 84 — 3.45, non-limited slip 86 — 3.73, non-limited slip 87 — 4.10, non-limited slip 89 — 4.56, non-limited slip F6 — 3.73, limited slip F7 — 4.10, limited slip 95 — 3.55, non-limited slip R5 — 3.55, limited slip 96 — 3.73, non-limited slip R6 — 3.73, limited slip Transmission Codes T — Four-speed automatic (4R44E) D — Five-speed automatic (5R55E) M — Five-speed manual (M5R1) H — One-speed, Electric Spring Codes The following lists available spring codes. Front Springs Base part number — 5310 (RH/LH) A — Ranger 4x2 C — Ranger 4x2 D — Ranger 4x2 E — Ranger 4x2 G — Ranger 4x2 H — Ranger 4x2 J — Ranger 4x2 2 — Ranger 4x2 3 — Ranger 4x2 Torsion Bars Base part number — 5B327 B — Ranger 4x4 and Electric Vehicle 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

F — Ranger 4x4 and Electric Vehicle 1 — Ranger 4x4 and Electric Vehicle Rear Springs Base part number — 5560 3 — Ranger 7 — Ranger C — Ranger E — Ranger K — Ranger N — Ranger Interior Trim Codes The following lists the interior trim and interior color codes. Interior Trim H — Simulated split vinyl bench E — Cirrus cloth 60/40 split bench G — Triad luxury sport bucket seats Interior Color Codes X — Medium Prairie Tan 2 — Medium Graphite T — Dark Graphite Tape Stripe Codes P — Platinum, 4x4, XLT, Off Road S — Silver, 4x4, XLT, Off Road Package B — Blue/Dark Blue XLT (less Off Road Package) C — Copper/Gold, XLT (less Off Road) G — Green/Blue, XLT, (less Off Road) R — Burnt Orange, L — Pastel Blue, 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Jacking WARNING: Do not run the engine when jacking the vehicle. The wheels contacting the ground could cause the vehicle to move. WARNING: Make sure the jack and jack stands are properly located to prevent the vehicle from falling. WARNING: Wheel chocks should be used to prevent the vehicle from rolling and falling off the jack. Jacking Points — Front The jacking point is a tab that extends from the front suspension lower control arm. Jacking Points — Rear The rear jacking points are located on the rear axle (4001). SECTION 100-02: Jacking and Lifting 1999 Ranger Workshop Manual 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Lifting CAUTION: Damage to suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle. CAUTION: Never use a halfshaft or the differential housing as a lifting point. Lifting Points — 4x2 Locate the front hoist adapters and rear hoist adapters on the frame of the vehicle as indicated. Lifting Points — 4x4 Locate the front hoist adapters on the frame bracket and the rear hoist adapters on the vehicle frame as indicated. SECTION 100-02: Jacking and Lifting 1999 Ranger Workshop Manual 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Definitions Noise is any unwanted sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Possible sources of noise are: the engine. the engine accessories. the intake and exhaust systems. the driveline. electric motors and pumps. the wind. mechanical pumps. the road surface. Vibration is an unwanted periodic motion of a body or medium. It may be felt, heard, or seen. Possible sources of vibration include the: tires. engine. engine accessories. suspension. driveline. exhaust system. Harshness refers to the ride quality and is very subjective. Reference to the previous conditions is usually the only way to identify harshness as a symptom. Normal Noise, Vibration and Harshness All internal combustion engines and drivelines produce some noise and vibration; operating in a real world environment adds noise and vibration that are not subject to control. Vibration isolators, mufflers and dampers are used to reduce these to acceptable levels. A driver who is unfamiliar with a vehicle may think that some sounds are abnormal when actually the sounds are normal for the vehicle type. For example, four-wheel drive vehicles and vehicles with Traction-Lok® differentials produce noise when driven on hard surfaces that does not result on two- wheel drive vehicles or on surfaces where wheel slip can occur. As a technician, it is very important to be familiar with vehicle features and know how they relate to NVH concerns and their diagnosis. If, for example, the vehicle has automatic overdrive, it is important to test drive in and out of overdrive mode. SECTION 100-04: Noise, Vibration and Harshness 1999 Ranger Workshop Manual 16.04. 2012 file:///C:/Ford/1996-1999/tsocache/SHEF_1448/SXL~us~en...

1999 Ford Ranger OEM Service & Repair Manual

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