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.

2019-Present Ford Ranger Tech:

If you’re looking for tech specific to the 2019-present Ford Ranger, click HERE.

Other Info:

Interior:

Interior Cleaning

Interior Painting

Custom Interior Pieces

83-88 & 89-92 Door Interchange Guide

Compass / Temperature Mirror Install

Explorer Overhead Console & Lighted Visors

’89-’94 Dash Install Into ’83-’88 Ranger

New Carpet Installation

Windows & Locks Install

Installing Keyless Entry

Triple Bulb Dome Light Upgrade

Recovering Your Headliner

Wet Floor Boards – Finding The Leak

Visors:

Lighted Visor Mirrors

Floppy Visor Fix

Sun Visor Swap

Sun Visor Upgrade

Seats:

Ford Ranger Seat Swap

60/40 Split Bench Converted To Buckets

Center Console:

A Guide To Center Consoles

Ranger Center Console Fix

How To Remove The Center (Short) Console

Explorer Short Center Console Install

1995-2001 Explorer Long Center Console Removal / Install

1995-2001 Explorer Long Center Console Install

2002-2005 Ford Explorer Center Console Removal

1995-2001 Ford Explorer Information Center

1995-2001 Explorer Information Center Installation (.pdf)

1998 Ford Explorer Message Center Pinouts

Fiberglass Center Console Build

Truck Audio:

What Fits Your Ranger

Radio Wiring Diagrams

Stereo/CD Install

Double Din Radio Install

1988 Ranger Stereo Install

Aftermarket Speaker Install

New Stereo / No Sound / Factory Amplifier

Infinity Subwoofer

Probox Loaded Universal Enclosure

CB Antenna Installation & Tuning

Speedometer, Tach & Cruise Control:

How Speedometers Work

Checking Speedometer After Tire Size Change

Speedometer Correction – Changing The Speedo Gear

Wiring a 4.0L to a 1983-1988 Dash

1983-1988 Ford Ranger Speedometer Head Replacement

1983-1986 Gauge Cluster With Tachometer Swap

Tachometer Install

Ford Ranger Odometer Gear Replacement

Odometer Worm Gear Replacement

Odometer Worm Gear Replacement #2

Odometer Gauge Swap

Installing Cruise Control

Ford Ranger Red Gauge Needles – How To

Adjust / Repair Instrument Cluster Gear Indicator

Add Cruise Control To Your Ford Ranger

Electrical – Gauges & Misc:

Ford Ranger Red Gauge Needles – How To

How To Replace Instrument Cluster Light Bulbs

Variable Oil Pressure Gauge Modification

Troubleshooting Your Ford Fuel Gauge

1995+ Gauge Cluster Removal

Installing A Tripminder (MPG Display)

Instrument Cluster Wires

Selecting The Proper Wire Size

Intermittent Windshield Wiper Fix

Door Contact Pin

Factory Power Doors

Wire Defined By Color (1983-1991)

Properly Wiring Accessories

Ford Electrical Connector Identification

Fuses:

1983-1992 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

1993-1997 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

1998-2000 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

2001-2003 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

2004-2011 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

Calculators:

Check Speedometer After Tire Change