DISCLAIMER: Activities and vehicle modifications appearing or described at The Ranger Station and it’s pages may be potentially dangerous. We do not endorse any such activity for others or recommend it to any particular person – we simply describe the experiences and opinions of other Ranger/Bronco II owners. If you choose to engage in these activities it is by your own free will and at your own risk. Any and all modifications will likely cause a vehicle to behave differently than stock. Some modifications may significantly increase your risk when driving the vehicle or be dangerous in some driving situations. Use good judgment when engaging in any activity or making any modifications. Do not take unwise risks. Consult a certified professional if you are not sure of something. The Ranger Station and the authors of these articles assume no liability for how any particular individual chooses to use the information presented here. Some of these modifications may void your vehicles warranty. Please also read our Legal notice HERE.

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Other Info:

Engines:

Ford Fuel Injection & Electronic Engine Control Book (1988-1993)

Duraspark Basics

2.8L Duraspark Conversion

2.8L Chevy TBI Swap

2.3L Turbo Swap Wiring Diagrams:

1988-1991 Ford Ranger Engine Wiring Diagram (.pdf)

1988 Ford Thunderbird 2.3L Turbo Wiring Diagram (.pdf)

1988-1991 Ranger 2.3L Engine Wiring Diagram

1987-1988 Thunderbrid Turbo Coupe Wiring Diagram

1990 Ranger to 1988 Turbo Coupe Wiring Pinouts (Excel Spreadsheet)

Ford Explorer 4.0L To Bronco II Wiring

5.0L Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Wiring

5.0L EFI Wiring Harness

Charging System:

Charging System Check

Dual Batteries

Cheap Dual Battery Setup

130 AMP Alternator Swap

Lighting:

High Beam Upgrades

Fog Light Rewiring

2007+ Ford Ranger Fog Light Modification

2007 Ford Ranger Turn Signal Modification

Trailer Lighting

Properly Wiring Accessories

Using Relays

Miscellaneous:

Wiring Defined By Color & Diagrams (1983-1991)

Ford Ranger Horn Modification

Volvo Electric Cooling Fan Swap – Volvo Relay

Fuse Box Location / Diagrams

Other Interior Items:

Explorer Overhead Console (Compass & Outside Temp) & Lighted Mirror

Add Factory Power Doors

Gauges:

Instrument Cluster Wires (1993-1994)

Tachometer Install

Accessories:

Properly Wiring Accessories

Using Relays

Selecting Wire Size

Ford Ranger Radio Diagrams:

1983-2006 Radio Wiring Colors & Diagrams

1983-1990 Radio Typical 1 of 2

1983-1990 Radio Typical 2 of 2

Ford Ranger Radio Wiring Overview / Colors

1990-1992 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

1993 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

1994 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

1994 Ranger Premium Radio Wiring Diagram

1995 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

1995 Ranger Premium Radio Wiring Diagram

1996-1997 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

1996-1997 Ranger Premium Radio Wiring Diagram

1998 Ranger Wiring Diagram

1999 Ranger Wiring Diagram

2000 Ranger Wiring Diagram

2001 Ranger Wiring Diagram

2002 Ranger Wiring Diagram

2003 Ranger Wiring Diagram

2003 Ranger Premium Radio Wiring Diagram

2004 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

2004 Ranger Premium Radio Wiring Diagram

2004 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram With Audiophile

2005 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

2005 Ranger Premium Radio Wiring Diagram

2005 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram With Audiophile

2006 Ranger Tremor Radio Wiring Diagram

2006 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram With Audiophile

2006 Ranger Radio Wiring Diagram

Cooling / Air Conditioning

1996 Blower Motor Diagram

1983-1991 – Lighting:

Auxiliary Back Up Lights

High Beam Off-Road Lights

Back Up Lights

Dome / Cargo Lights 1983 – 1988 – Ranger

Dome / Cargo Lights 1984 – 1988 – Bronco II

Exterior Lights 1983 – 1989

Headlights 1983 – 1989

Headlights 1990 & Later

Instrument Panel Lights – 1983 Through 1989

Instrument Panel Lights – 1990 & On

Turn/Stop/Hazard Lights

1983-1997 – Charging:

Charging System 1991 – 1 of 2 diagrams

Charging System 1991 – 1 of 2 diagrams

Charging System 1983 – 1985 1 of 2

1997 Ford Ranger Charging System

1983-1991 – Engine Controls:

2.3 Electronic Engine Controls – 1 of 3

2.3 Electronic Engine Controls – 2 of 3

2.3 Electronic Engine Controls – 3 of 3

2.9 Electronic Engine Controls – 1 of 3

2.9 Electronic Engine Controls – 2 of 3

2.9 Electronic Engine Controls – 3 of 3

3.0/4.0 Electronic Engine Controls – 1 of 3

3.0/4.0 Electronic Engine Controls – 2 of 3

3.0/4.0 Electronic Engine Controls – 3 of 3

Cruise Control 1 of 2

Cruise Control 2 of 2

1983-1991 – Ignition:

Ignition – 1990 4.0

Ignition – 1989 2.3

Ignition – 1989 2.9

Ignition – 1990 2.3

Ignition – 1990 2.9

Ignition – 1990 3.0

1983-1991 – Start / Ignition:

Starting System 1990

Start / Ignition 2.0

Start Ignition 1983 to 1988 2.3

Start / Ignition 1983 to 1988 2.8 & 2.9

1997 Ford Ranger Ignition

1983-1991 – Shift Control:

Electronic Shift Control – 1 of 2

Electronic Shift Control – 2 of 2

1983-1991 – Power Accessories:

Power Door Locks – 1989 & On

Power Door Locks – 1985 Through 1988

Power Windows

Radio Typical 1 of 2

Radio Typical 2 of 2

1987 – Power Distribution

1987 Ford Ranger Power Distribution 1 of 2

1987 Ford Ranger Power Distribution 2 of 2

1991 – Power Distribution:

1991 Shown 1 of 7

1991 Shown 2 of 7

1991 Shown 3 of 7

1991 Shown 4 of 7

1991 Shown 5 of 7

1991 Shown 6 of 7

1991 Shown 7 of 7