1997 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins
202 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford Ranger.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit a loud a/c clutch engagement
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Information on climate control, loud a/c clutch cycling noise
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loud compressor cycling noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit loud a/c clutch cycling noise condition
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Subject regarding 4.0L engine hotline phone numbers
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor
- Information regarding pump alignment tools
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
- Information on 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E pump alignment tools
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- During extreme cold ambient temperatures and under certain driving conditions, moisture in the crankcase...
- A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle...
- Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds
- Some vehicles may exhibit windnoise heard from the cowl / windshield area
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding windnoise from windshield/cowl area
- Experiencing an audible pinging or creaking (not a clunking noise) heard from the driveline when engine...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0125...
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (IAC) valve
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when...
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Subject regarding fuel system diagnostic
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Information on maintaining tire pressure
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Information on servicing oil pan gasket leaks
- Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot
- Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Condensate may leak onto the passenger floor on some vehicles
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Highter than expected engine rpms during a 2-3 partial backout upshift or after a 3-2 OR4-2 wide open...
- Revised message regarding steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns action on sohc...
- Vehicles may exhibit a climate control issue of lack of heat
- Some vehicles with 4 x 4 option operating in 4 x 2 mode may exhibit a ping sound on slight to moderate...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles with power windows may exhibit window chattering or jerking motion when operating in the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles with 4X4 option in 4X2 mode may exhibit a ping sound on slight to moderate acceleration in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a climate control issue of lack of heat
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Steering wheel shimmies, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns..
- Locks failed
- Outside rearview mirror manual replacement.
- The driver's and passenger's door glass chatter when operating the window in down mode.
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- Some vehicles with 2.3L engines may experience a malfunction indicator light with diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles with 2.3L engines may experience a malfunction indicator lamp light with diagnostic trouble...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds
- Concerns of cold engine upper knock / tick
- Some vehicles may experience various concerns such as intermittent windshield wiper operation without...
- Some vehicles may experience poor radio reception ( AM/FM)
- Intermittent wiper operation without command; dome lights remaining on; or the door chimes remaining on. tt
- Engineering is investigating concerns of noisy front system blower motors on certain vehicles
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Information on the revised manual outside rearview mirrors built through 2/13/98
- A rough idle, stalling at an idle and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0174, and/or P1151 may be...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- Issues with the rear anti-lock brake system ( rabs ) lamp may illuminate after front wheel lock up during...
- A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or...
- Some vehicles may experience a hard start/long crank time and/or a stumble/hesitation after cold start on...
- Concerns with a whistling or hissing noise from the main control area occuring while idling in drive and /...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- The driver's and/or passenger door glass may
- Experiencing a long crank hard start conditions
- Brief information regarding the improved sail mount manual mirror
- Experiencing a long crank hard start condition
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust...
- Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or...
- Experiencing a "thumping" noise or tempeature gauge fluctation with some vehicles
- Servicing tip - transmission - there are two different size direct clutch steel plates when servicing...
- Engineering is investigating conditions that cause the ABS light (RABS) to illuminate
- Rabs (rear anti lock braking system) lamp may illuminate after front wheel lock-up during 4X4 operation
- 1997 rangers are not equipped with tailgate stripes
- Vehicles may experience a moan in the passenger compartment near 2800 RPM - to fix, install a vibration...
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise
- When removing stickers/labels from the privacy quarter glass windows, do not use any sharp or razor like edges
- 1997 ranger vehicles do not have tailgate tape stripes
- Vehicles may experience a moan in the passenger compartment at or near 2800 RPM
- Update information for 1997 4R44E and 5R55E transmissions - there are two (2) different size direct clutch...
- 1997 4X4 rangers rabs (rear anti lock braking system) lamp may illuminate after front wheel lock-up during...
- Engineering is investigating concerns of the rear ABS light coming on when the ignition is in the on position.
- Rough idle accompanied by stalls/ quits at idle
- Vehicles includes graphics for a speed control indicator light
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Brakes- "squealing" noise and/or sticking during first few brake applications after a rainfall and/or when...
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- Ranger 4X4 with rear anti-lock braking system - vehicles may experience illumination of the ABS warning...
- Gem concern - check for more than one gem controlled component that is inoperative or for a string of...
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Door handle- outside door handle has extended travel- vehicles built through 11/1/96
- Rear brakes "grab" when cold or damp
- The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles
- Vehicles with an unusual negative camber reading, and cannot be adjusted to within the proper camber...
- As of 1/7/97 the automatic shift lock feature tag that was affixed around the gear selector, has been...
- Some 1997 2.3L rangers with 4R44E transmission may have incorrect id tag numbers on the main controls
- The vehicle will shift 1,2,3,4,5 regardless of throttle postion
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a...
- Some 4.0L engines with block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block
- Vehicles exhibiting a pulsating, cyclical type of noise coming from the front axle tube area from 0 to 45 mph
- Block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block
- Exhibiting a pulsating, cyclical type of noise coming from the front axle tube area from 0 to 45 mph
- The vehicles will shift 1,2,3,4,5 regardless of throttle position
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping...
- Some vehicles with 4R44E transmission may have incorrect id tag numbers on the main controls
- The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles
- Some vehicles may not be put into alignment- camber readings
- Cold engine knock/tick noise
- Update to TSB 96-21-9 additional calibration added- any calibration revision level for a vehicle with a...
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component
- Cold engine knock/tick noise
- Diagnostic instructions for servicing evaporative emission purge flow system
- Vehicles may experience unexplained MIL light codes &/or irregular shifting (A4LD)
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Fluid - new mercon v required - transmission - 4R44E - description of features and major components
- The oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crank shaft, causing a ticking sound
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- 2.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator,...
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