1988 Ford Ranger Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1988 Ford Ranger extended-cab and standard-cab pickup in five trims, with three engines from 2.0 to 2.9 litres: naturally aspirated inline-four and naturally aspirated V6. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 108 owner complaints against the 1988 Ranger, most often about the electrical system (36) and the engine and cooling system (15).
Engines covered
- 2.9L V6 (177 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four (140 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door extended cab pickup
Trims covered
- Custom
- GT
- S
- STX
- XLT
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LI
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MANUAL REPLACEMENT.
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 28 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY HUSBAND WAS EAST BOUND ON HWY 90 BY RITZVILLE, WA WHEN HIS FORD RANGER WENT OFF THE ROAD FOR NO REASON (ACCORDING TO WITNESSES AS HE HAD JUST PASSED A TRUCK) THE TRUCK ROLLED, S
WEATHER RAINING, PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT, ANOTHER VEHICLE SWERVED IN FRONT (HYDROPLANED), WENT OFF INCLINE (SHOULDER) & HIT TREE, SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER, W
Showing the 2 most serious of 108 complaints filed with NHTSA.
