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1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.9 T, Standard
Service Intervals & Specifications: Notes
1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.9 T, StandardSECTION Notes
REPLACEMENT INTERVAL
| Component | Interval (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 | |
| Cam Timing Belt | 60,000 | |
| Coolant | 30,000 | |
| Crankcase Ventilation Filter | 30,000 | |
| Oil & Filter | 7500 | |
| PCV Valve | 60,000 | |
| Spark Plugs (Standard) | 30,000 | |
| Spark Plugs (Platinum) | 60,000 | |
| Spark Plug Wires | 60,000 | |
| Transfer Case Oil | 60,000 | |
| Transmission Oil | ||
| Automatic Transmission | 30,000 | |
| Manual Transmission | 60,000 | |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - DIESEL ENGINES
| Component | Interval (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 | |
| Coolant | 30,000 | |
| Oil & Filter | 5000 | |
| Transfer Case Oil | 60,000 | |
| Transmission Oil | ||
| Automatic Transmission | 30,000 | |
| Manual Transmission | 60,000 | |
BELT ADJUSTMENT
| Application | New Belt: Lbs. (kg) | (1) Used Belt: Lbs. (kg) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L | |||||||||||||
| Fixed | 150-190 (68-86) | 140-160 (64-73) | |||||||||||
| With Tensioner (2) | 150-190 (68-86) | 140-160 (64-73) | |||||||||||
| 2.9L | 120-160 (54-73) | 110-130 (50-59) | |||||||||||
| 3.0L | |||||||||||||
| Fixed | 100-140 (45-64) | 80-100 (36-45) | |||||||||||
| With Tensioner (2) | 150-190 (68-86) | 140-160 (64-73) | |||||||||||
| 4.0L With Tensioner (2) | 108-132 (49-60) | 108-132 (49-60) | |||||||||||
| 4.9L With Tensioner (2) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||
| 5.0L With Tensioner (2) | (4) | (4) | |||||||||||
| 5.8L With Tensioner (2) | (4) | (4) | |||||||||||
| 7.3L Except Ambulance | |||||||||||||
| Vac. Pump W/ 3/8" Belt | 90-130 (41-59) | 65-85 (30-39) | |||||||||||
| Vac. Pump W/ 1/2" Belt | 110-150 (50-68) | 75-95 (34-43) | |||||||||||
| All Others W/ 1/2" Belt | 140-180 (64-82) | 95-115 (43-52) | |||||||||||
| 7.3L Ambulance | |||||||||||||
| Alternator | 140-160 (64-73) | 140-160 (64-73) | |||||||||||
| Vac. Pump | 90-130 (41-59) | 65-85 (30-39) | |||||||||||
| A/C & P/S | 140-180 (64-82) | 95-115 (43-52) | |||||||||||
| 7.5L | |||||||||||||
| With Tensioner (2) | (5) | (5) | |||||||||||
| Alt. & Air Pump | 160-200 (73-91) | 110-130 (50-59) | |||||||||||
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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.