2006 Ford Ranger Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 2006 Ranger trims — Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, STX Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +6 more ·
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The 2006 Ford Ranger service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

  • Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • STX Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • FX4 Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • FX4 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • XL Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • STX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Sport Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • STX Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.0L 245Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2986CC 182Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.3L 140Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #23V30600028/04/2023Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front

NHTSA #16V03600025/01/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag

NHTSA #23V12500024/02/2023Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front

NHTSA #21V07600017/02/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part

NHTSA #21V08100016/02/2021Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 200

NHTSA #11V35200013/07/2011Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEAL

NHTSA #05V52000009/11/2005Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

TSB #10240415

Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Updated Ra

TSB #10209374

Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that

TSB #10109070

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

TSB #10021051

POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *KB

TSB #10021046

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND/OR DTCP0340 - INSPECT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. *KB

TSB #10020173

POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

TSB #10019947

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT

TSB #10019028

LIMITED OR RESTRICTED INWARD MOVEMENT OF EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 13 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20220719Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

Takata Recall. The contact was a Florida Highway Patrolman who was filing a complaint on behalf of the deceased owner of a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver of t

20100617Component: TIRES:VALVECrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGERS TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER TRUCK

20250311Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V788000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, both dr

Showing the 3 most serious of 316 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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