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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994RANGER 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TESTS AND ASSOCIATED PROCEDURESMANUFACTURER CODE CHARTS22.6
1994 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
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1994 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION 2.6
NOTE: When the battery ground cable has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
- Turn ignition OFF.
- Reconnect battery ground cable.
- Verify all connectors are installed.
- Locate and disconnect the diagnostic connector from its mating half (Circuits 571 [BK/O] and 483 [R]).
- Turn ignition ON.
- Begin diagnostic trouble code flashout by connecting Circuit 571 (BK/O) to a chassis ground for at least 1 second.
- Observe and count code.
- Is Code 16 set?
YES -- Go to Drive Test Code 16. Drive Test 1 Code 16
NO -- If Code 2, Go to 2.7. 2.7
If different code, Go to pinpoint test for corresponding code. [1][2][3]Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.