What should I do if my Ford Ranger air conditioner is not working?
Also check the blend doors in the dash, as this is a trouble spot for the Ranger. If any of these are bad, the A/C will not come on or will not work right. Also make sure the belt tensioner is working properly. Check the condenser to see if the fins need cleaning and / or straightening.
Why is the radiator on my Ford Ranger leaking water?
It is very common to find that your Ranger is leaking water or (hopefully) coolant from this location. It’ll be toward the front of the vehicle, further up than where the A/C condensation would be. Radiator – A bad radiator can will cause antifreeze to leak onto your garage floor or driveway.
What kind of air conditioning does a Ranger have?
I believe that 94+ Rangers were outfitted with R134a, but 94 was a transition year, so you might have either R12 or R134a for that year. The overall advice given will apply to other engines and years as well, but you might have to make some adjustments mechanically. Difficulty: 9 Out of 10 Wrenches:
What happens if you open refrigerant can in Ford Ranger?
Miss a detail and you can have all of your work be for nothing, including trashing a very expensive compressor. Another difficulty is that messing with the refrigerant cans is dangerous. If you open the wrong valves on the manifold gauge set you can cause the can to explode, possibly severely injuring yourself or any bystanders.
Why does my Ford Ranger refuse to start?
So when your Ranger swings/cranks but refuses to start, it means 1 or more of the 3 requirements are not being met. On a diesel engine, you need compression, which ignites the fuel. No spark plugs. Common problems to look out for are ignition coils/switch, bad fuel supply or clogged filters.
Also check the blend doors in the dash, as this is a trouble spot for the Ranger. If any of these are bad, the A/C will not come on or will not work right. Also make sure the belt tensioner is working properly. Check the condenser to see if the fins need cleaning and / or straightening.
I believe that 94+ Rangers were outfitted with R134a, but 94 was a transition year, so you might have either R12 or R134a for that year. The overall advice given will apply to other engines and years as well, but you might have to make some adjustments mechanically.
Why does my Ford Ranger light up while driving?
Crank position sensor. In the instance when you are driving and suddenly the engine stalls and all lights on the dash dies and suddenly light up again, and the vehicle drives as if nothing happened, you definitely have an electrical short or faulty connection somewhere.