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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSLOWER BODY STONE PROTECTION - REPAIR PROCEDURELARGE REPAIR AREAS
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Large Repair Areas
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Large Repair Areas
A large repair area, resulting from peeling or damage, will require removal of the factory-applied vinyl coating.
NOTE: WHERE SHEET METAL IS DAMAGED TO THE EXTENT THAT A FENDER, DOOR OR QUARTER PANEL REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED, (OR IN AN INITIAL INSTALLATION), SKIP STEPS # 1 - 3.
1. Use a heat gun or lamp to soften the vinyl coating until it is pliable.
2. Scrape off the softened vinyl with a putty knife or similar tool. If necessary, sand off any hard-to-remove vinyl coating using an orbital disc sander (# 80 Disc).
NOTE: THE REPAIR MATERIAL, ABRASION RESISTANT COATING (D9AZ-19515-A), IS NOT SUITABLE FOR "SPOT" REPAIRS. THE OLD COATING MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM EACH DAMAGED PANEL.
3. Make the necessary repairs to the sheet metal.
NOTE: WHERE SHEET METAL IS DAMAGED TO THE EXTENT THAT A FENDER, DOOR OR QUARTER PANEL REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED, (OR IN AN INITIAL INSTALLATION), SKIP STEPS # 1 - 3.
1. Use a heat gun or lamp to soften the vinyl coating until it is pliable.
2. Scrape off the softened vinyl with a putty knife or similar tool. If necessary, sand off any hard-to-remove vinyl coating using an orbital disc sander (# 80 Disc).
NOTE: THE REPAIR MATERIAL, ABRASION RESISTANT COATING (D9AZ-19515-A), IS NOT SUITABLE FOR "SPOT" REPAIRS. THE OLD COATING MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM EACH DAMAGED PANEL.
3. Make the necessary repairs to the sheet metal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.