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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSLOWER BODY STONE PROTECTION - REPAIR PROCEDUREOVERVIEW
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure: Overview
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Overview
90ford22 PAINT - LOWER BODY STONE PROTECTION REPAIR TIPS
Article No. 90-15-3
FORD: 1985-90 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD 1986-90 TAURUS 1988-90 FESTIVA, PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-90 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, TOPAZ,
TOWN CAR
1986-90 SABLE
1987-90 TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-90 BRONCO II, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER 1988-90 F SUPER DUTY
ISSUE: A service repair procedure has been developed to restore damaged factory-applied lower body stone protection vinyl material.
ACTION: If service is required, use the following procedure to restore damaged lower body stone protected areas.
This abrasion resistant coating material (D9AZ-19515-A) is primarily for repair of factory-applied protective coatings. However, this material may also be installed on previously unprotected vehicles.
If the vehicle has body damage in the area of the factory-applied coating, body damage must be repaired before repairing the protective coating.
WARNING: WHENEVER USING PAINT, SOLVENT, REFINISHING OR RECONDITIONING MATERIALS, WEAR A NOSE OR FACE MASK, PLUS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE WORK AREA.
Article No. 90-15-3
FORD: 1985-90 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD 1986-90 TAURUS 1988-90 FESTIVA, PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-90 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, TOPAZ,
TOWN CAR
1986-90 SABLE
1987-90 TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-90 BRONCO II, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER 1988-90 F SUPER DUTY
ISSUE: A service repair procedure has been developed to restore damaged factory-applied lower body stone protection vinyl material.
ACTION: If service is required, use the following procedure to restore damaged lower body stone protected areas.
This abrasion resistant coating material (D9AZ-19515-A) is primarily for repair of factory-applied protective coatings. However, this material may also be installed on previously unprotected vehicles.
If the vehicle has body damage in the area of the factory-applied coating, body damage must be repaired before repairing the protective coating.
WARNING: WHENEVER USING PAINT, SOLVENT, REFINISHING OR RECONDITIONING MATERIALS, WEAR A NOSE OR FACE MASK, PLUS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE WORK AREA.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.