1984 Ford Ranger Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1984 Ford Ranger standard-cab pickup and chassis cab in eight trims, with four engines from 2.0 to 2.8 litres: naturally aspirated inline-four and naturally aspirated V6. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only 12 owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 1984 Ranger.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.8L V6 (171 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four (140 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
Body styles covered
- 2-door chassis
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- S
- S Stripped
- XL
- XL Stripped
- XLS
- XLS Stripped
- XLT
- XLT Stripped
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THE HOOD IS NOT CLOSED TIGHTLY, OR IS INADVERTENTLY RELEASED, THE SECONDARY LATCH MAY NOT WO
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREM
IF TRUCK IS STRUCK FROM THE SIDE, THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME UNSEALED, ALLOWING UNSAFE LEAKAGE OF FUEL. THIS IS A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTO
VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL OR VAPOR LINE DAMAGE CAUSED WHEN AN INCORRECT PROCEDURE WAS USED IN TIGHTENING BOLTS ON ADJACENT COMPONENTS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DAMAGED
WEIGHT RATING INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON VEHICLE MANUAL LABELS AND RATING DECALS.
COMPONENTS IN THE LOCKING HUBS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE BROKEN COMPONENT ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAY BEC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
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. *YC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
Showing the 8 most recent of 11 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TRAVELING ON WILLOW GROVE ROAD, SWERVED TO AVOID AN ONCOMING VEHICLE, CROSSED CENTER LINE AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESPOND, ALLOWING DRIVER TO BE PARTIALL
Showing the 2 most serious of 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
