2011 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Engine Mechanical - 4.0L SOHC) Section 2 (Manual Transmission - Manual Transaxle/Transmission And Clutch System) Section 3 (Front Suspension - Four Wheel Drive (4WD)) Section 4 (Transfer Case - Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems) Section 5 (Manual Transmission - Manual Transaxle/Transmission) Section 6 (Engine Ignition System - 4.0L SOHC) Section 7 (Clutch System) Section 8 (Fuel Charging System & Fuel Control System - 4.0L SOHC) Section 9 (Clutch Controls System) Different car Section 1 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 2 (Component Testing) Section 3 (Component Testing) Section 4 (Component Testing) Section 5 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 6 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 7 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 8 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 9 (Engine Controls - Introduction (Except Diesel & Hybrid)) Section 10 (Engine Controls - Symptom Charts (Except Diesel & Hybrid)) Section 11 (Engine Controls - Diagnostic Methods (Except Diesel & Hybrid)) Section 12 (Engine Controls - Description & Operation (Except Diesel & Hybrid)) Section 13 (Engine Controls - Powertrain DTC Charts & Descriptions (Except Diesel & Hybrid)) Section 14 (Engine Controls - Reference Values (Except Diesel & Hybrid)) Section 15 (VIN - Identification Codes) Section 16 (Jacking & Lifting) Section 17 (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) Section 18 (Driveline System - General Information) Section 19 (Tires & Wheels) Section 20 (Suspension System - General Information) Section 21 (Brake System - Service Information) Section 22 (Manual Transmission & Clutch - General Information) Section 23 (Engine System - General Information) Section 24 (Exhaust System) Section 25 (Charging System - General Information) Section 26 (HVAC Climate Control System - General Information & Diagnostics) Section 27 (Steering System - General Information) Section 28 (Accessory Drive System) Section 29 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear) Section 30 (Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 7.5-Inch Ring Gear) Section 31 (Front Suspension) Section 32 (Rear Suspension System) Section 33 (Driveshaft) Section 34 (Module Communications Network) Section 35 (MULTIFUNCTION Electronic Modules) Section 36 (Module Configuration System) Section 37 (Exterior Lighting System) Section 38 (Steering Column Switches) Section 39 (Information Center - Instrument Cluster (Ic), Message Center, & Warning Chimes) Section 40 (Power Steering System) Section 41 (Front Disc Brake System) Section 42 (Rear Disc Brake System) Section 43 (Parking Brake System - Parking Brake & Actuation) Section 44 (Hydraulic Brake System Actuation) Section 45 (Brake Booster System - Power Brake Actuation) Section 46 (Anti-Lock Brake System - Vehicle Dynamic Systems) Section 47 (Starting System) Section 48 (Electronic Engine Control) Section 49 (Charging System (Battery, Mounting And Cables)) Section 50 (Charging System - (Generator & Regulator)) Section 51 (Information System & Entertainment System) Section 52 (HVAC Climate Control System) Section 53 (Engine Cooling System) Section 54 (Steering Column) Section 55 (Body Panel System - Body Closures) Section 56 (Handles, Locks, Latches & Entry Systems) Section 57 (Rear View Mirror) Section 58 (Windows & Glass - Glass, Frames & Mechanisms) Section 59 (Convertible Top System) Section 60 (Intake Air Distribution System & Intake Air Filtering System) Section 61 (Supplemental Restraint System) Section 62 (Safety Belt System) Section 63 (Bumper System) Section 64 (Exterior Trim & Ornamentation) Section 65 (Body Panel System - Front End Body Panels) Section 66 (Interior Trim & Ornamentation) Section 67 (Horn System) Section 68 (Interior Lighting System) Section 69 (Electrical Compass - Electronic Compass) Section 70 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 71 (Seat System - Seating) Section 72 (Instrument Cluster Illumination & Instrument Panel Illumination) Section 73 (Instrument Panel & Console) Section 74 (Anti-Theft System - Perimeter) Section 75 (Anti-Theft System - Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats)) Section 76 (Automatic Transmission External Controls) Section 77 (Automatic Transmission) Section 78 (Emission Control System) Section 79 (Fuel System - General Information) Section 80 (Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines) Section 81 (Cruise Control System - Speed Control) Section 82 (Body Panel System - Uni-Body System, SUBFRAME System & Mounting System) Section 83 (Fuel Charging System & Fuel Control System - 4.0L SOHC) Section 84 (Fuel Charging System & Fuel Control System - 4.6L (3V)) Section 85 (Engine Mechanical - 5.4L (4V)) Section 86 (Fuel Charging System & Fuel Control System - 5.4L (4V)) Section 87 (Engine Mechanical - 4.0L SOHC) Section 88 (Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (3V)) Section 89 (Clutch System) Section 90 (Engine Ignition System - 4.0L SOHC) Section 91 (Manual Transmission - T5OD) Section 92 (Manual Transmission - Tr3650) Section 93 (Manual Transmission - Tr6060) Section 94 (Automatic Transmission Cooler - Transaxle/Transmission Cooling) Section 95 (Supercharger Cooling System) Section 96 (Engine Ignition System - 4.6L (3V)) Section 97 (Engine Ignition System - 5.4L (4V)) Section 98 (Evaporative Emissions System) Section 99 (Manual Transmission - Clutch Control System) Section 100 (VIN - Identification Codes) Section 101 (Jacking & Lifting) Section 102 (Maintenance Schedule) Section 103 (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) Section 104 (Fire Suppression System) Section 105 (Driveline System - General Information) Section 106 (Tires & Wheels) Section 107 (Rear Suspension System) Section 108 (Brake System - General Information) Section 109 (Engine System - General Information) Section 110 (Exhaust System) Section 111 (Charging System - General Information) Section 112 (HVAC Climate Control System - General Information & Diagnostics) Section 113 (Steering System - General Information) Section 114 (Suspension System - General Information) Section 115 (Module Communications Network) Section 116 (MULTIFUNCTION Electronic Modules) Section 117 (Information Center - Instrument Cluster (Ic), Message Center, & Warning Chimes) Section 118 (Anti-Lock Brake System - Vehicle Dynamic Systems) Section 119 (Module Configuration System) Section 120 (Charging System (Battery, Mounting And Cables)) Section 121 (Rear Drive Axle, Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear) Section 122 (Driveshaft) Section 123 (Exterior Lighting System) Section 124 (Handles, Locks, Latches & Entry Systems) Section 125 (Hydraulic Brake System Actuation) Section 126 (Brake Booster System - Power Brake Actuation) Section 127 (Front Disc Brake System) Section 128 (Rear Disc Brake System) Section 129 (Parking Brake System - Parking Brake & Actuation) Section 130 (Front Suspension) Section 131 (Acceleration Control System) Section 132 (Engine Cooling System) Section 133 (Engine Ignition System) Section 134 (Automatic Transmission) Section 135 (Engine Mechanical) Section 136 (Accessory Drive System) Section 137 (Starting System) Section 138 (Fuel Charging System & Fuel Control System) Section 139 (Electronic Engine Control) Section 140 (Charging System - Generator & Regulator) Section 141 (Information System & Entertainment System) Section 142 (HVAC Climate Control System) Section 143 (Power Steering System) Section 144 (Steering Column) Section 145 (Electronic Suspension - Vehicle Dynamic Suspension System) Section 146 (Rear View Mirror) Section 147 (Windows & Glass - Glass,

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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.