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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTSUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic
General Specifications
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint Deflection | |
| Lower ball joint | 0-0.8 mm (0-0.032 in) |
| Upper ball joint | 0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in) |
| Dogtracking | |
| Maximum (Centerline of front tires compared to centerline of rear tires) | 30 mm (1.181 in) |
| Front Ride Height | |
| Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) torsion bar - if new parts are installed | 89 mm (3.503 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| 4WD and RWD torsion bar - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 89 mm (3.503 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| 4WD and RWD torsion bar - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 77 mm (3.031 in) ± 8 mm (3.014 in) |
| FX4 - if new parts are installed | 89 mm (3.503 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| FX4 - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 89 mm (3.503 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| FX4 - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 77 mm (3.031 in) ± 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| Max ride height, side-to-side variance | 8 mm (0.314 in) |
| RWD coil spring - if new parts are installed | 102 mm (4.015 in) ± 15 mm (0.590 in) |
| RWD coil spring - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 102 mm (4.015 in) ± 15 mm (0.590 in) |
| Rear Ride Height | |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar regular cab base suspension - if new parts are installed | 172 mm (6.771 in) - 196 mm (7.716 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar regular cab base suspension - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 188 mm (7.401 in) - 212 mm (8.346 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar regular cab base suspension - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 177 mm (6.968 in) - 201 mm (7.913 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar SuperCab base suspension - if new parts are installed | 190 mm (7.480 in) - 214 mm (8.425 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar SuperCab base suspension - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 190 mm (7.480 in) - 214 mm (8.425 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar SuperCab base suspension - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 177 mm (6.968 in) - 201 mm (7.913 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar SuperCab payload package - if new parts are installed | 190 mm (7.480 in) - 214 mm (8.425 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar SuperCab payload package - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 190 mm (7.480 in) - 214 mm (8.425 in) |
| 4WD , FX4 and RWD torsion bar SuperCab payload package - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 179 mm (7.047 in) - 203 mm (7.992 in) |
| RWD , regular cab and SuperCab, coil spring base suspension - if new parts are installed | 183 mm (7.204 in) - 207 mm (8.149 in) |
| RWD , regular cab and SuperCab, coil spring base suspension - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 183 mm (7.204 in) - 207 mm (8.149 in) |
| RWD , regular cab and SuperCab, coil spring base suspension - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 172 mm (6.771 in) - 196 mm (7.716 in) |
| RWD , regular cab and SuperCab, coil spring payload package - if new parts are installed | 201 mm (7.913 in) - 225 mm (8.858 in) |
| RWD , regular cab and SuperCab, coil spring payload package - new vehicles with less than 805 km (500 mi) | 201 mm (7.913 in) - 225 mm (8.858 in) |
| RWD , regular cab and SuperCab, coil spring payload package - vehicles with more than 805 km (500 mi) | 190 mm (7.480 in) - 214 mm (8.425 in) |
| Vehicle Lean (Side-to-Side Differences) | |
| Front and rear | 13 mm (0.511 in) |
| Wheel Track | |
| Wheel track | 30.6 mm (1.20 in) |
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- • 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.