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I'd like to replace the "map" light fixture on my '98 Ranger. It's the fixture up on the ceiling in the cab right above the middle of the back window and has a sliding switch. I suppose it could be called the dome light or the cab light but apparently it's referred to as the map light. I'm...

I recently drained quite a bit out of the cooling system from my '98 2.5L when I disconnected the coolant bypass hose at the engine block which runs up to into intake manifold so I could remove the intake manifold. I captured all the coolant that drained out, maybe a good gallon and a half...

I've got my EGR valve removed from my '98 2.5L because I'm removing the upper intake manifold. I'm not having any issues from it which might indicate it (the EGR valve) needs cleaning, but still as long as I have it off I figure it woudn't hurt to clean it anyway. Apparently it's usually a...

On my 98 2WD Ranger I've been noticing some sporadic shuddering type noise seems to come from left front wheel area. It's not particularly loud nor do I notice it vibrating to the steering wheel as I drive. Checking around underneath, everything seems tight and nothing appears obviously bad or...

I'm wanting to remove the upper intake in my 2.5L, but am unsure how to go about removing this particular gas line, or at least the portion of it that goes through the intake, to get it out of the way, as shown here: http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps43dc3d1b.jpg Here's a shot of the...

I need to replace a burned-out bulb on my '98 Ranger, but don't really know what the trick is to access the bulb/socket there within the light assembly. It's this one http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...psa0a2e81c.jpg there just to the left of the illuminated headlight. It's an amber bulb...

So I just bought this brand new fuel filter tool that is supposed to work to un-unconnect the "quick connect" type fittings on the fuel line that connects the fuel filter on my 98 ranger. It has two different sizes available, one on each end, one for 5/16" lines and the other for 3/8" lines...

I'm wanting to replace the fuel filter on my '98 2.5L. The Chilton manual and other info I've come across describes either removing "R-clips" to disconnect the filter, or disconnecting the "quick connect" fittings/clips, and even some apparent special tool apparently available at auto parts...

Hey there. Been asking questions 'n stuff on this forum for a while now. Haven't taken the yet time/effort to do an introduction, so here it is. Thanks for the many helpful (and often entertaining as well) responses to my posts so far. My inquiries will generally have to do with asking tips...

I'm thinking of replacing my stock exhaust on my 98 2.5L Ranger with an aftermarket cat-back system, either the Gibson 19714 or Gibson 619714 The former is aluminized steel and the latter is stainless steel. Of course the stainless is more spendy and will last longer but I'm wondering if the...

I was thinking I'd like to improve the look of the stock exhaust on my truck, (looks like this now: http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb153/sgull1/IMG_1824.jpg) kind of wishing it was maybe possible to convert it to a dual exhaust. I dunno, the way it is now with the stock exhaust the tailpipe...

The service/maintenance booklet for my 5 speed manual 98 Ranger says change the manual transmission "oil" at 55,000 miles but the vehicle is now at 97,000 miles and it's never been done yet. The owners manual specifies the fluid to use is 2.8 quarts of Mercon ATF (although for some reason the...

The service/maintenance schedule for my 98 Ranger says antifreeze/coolant should be changed every 3 yrs or 36,000 miles. The vehicle has 97,000 miles and I know the coolant has been changed periodically over the years, cooling system even backflushed at least a few times at times of coolant...

What's a good tool to use to remove/replace the differential fluid fill plug. You know, it's got the square recess in which you need to insert a square rod or whatever to turn it. My vehicle is a 2WD '98 Ranger. Some of the pictures I've seen of people doing it seems to show them using a...

Draining and refilling the power steering reservoir is described in the Chilton manual as part of the steering rack change-out procedure for my 98 Ranger. In considering doing the change-out myself, my concern is of the bleeding of the air in the system afterwards. The easy (professional way)...

So I noticed while driving my 98 Ford Ranger 2WD I was getting a sporadic front end noise and a looseness sensation. Checked underneath and saw this: http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb153/sgull1/IMG_1811.jpg Could somebody please identify what is this leaking joint, what's likely happened...

Hello all. New forum member here, first post. My manual transmission '98 Ranger 2.5L maintenance schedule says check/change fluid in clutch reservoir at 96,000 miles and I've just passed that recently. So I was gonna go ahead and take a look at it, but darned if I can find it. I know I need...