Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
Speedometer Head: All Technical Service Bulletins
Electrical - Water Intrusion Into Connectors
Article No.
01-5-2
March 19, 2001
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DRIVEABILITY - ROUGH IDLE - DIAGNOSTIC
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TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0500, P0501, P0503,
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P1721, P0176, OR P1000 STORED IN MEMORY -
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WATER INTRUSION AT CONNECTOR C309 OR
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C340 UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT - VEHICLES
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PRODUCED BEFORE 1/2/2001
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ELECTRICAL - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) LAMP
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ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
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(DTC) C1230 OR CODES 9 OR 16 STORED IN
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MEMORY - WATER INTRUSION AT CONNECTOR
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C309 OR C340 UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT - VEHICLES
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PRODUCED BEFORE 1/2/2001
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ELECTRICAL - SPEEDOMETER - INOPERATIVE OR
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ERRATIC OPERATION - WATER INTRUSION AT
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CONNECTOR C309 OR C340 UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT - VEHICLES
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PRODUCED BEFORE 1/2/2001
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TRANSMISSION - 4R44E - ROUGH/HARSH OR
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DELAYED UPSHIFT - WATER INTRUSION AT
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CONNECTOR C309 OR C340 UNDER DRIVER'S
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SEAT - VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/2/2001
FORD:
2000-2001 RANGER
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic speedometer, Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, P1000, ABS DTC 9, RABS DTC 16, or a delayed or harsh shifting automatic
transmission. This may be caused by water intrusion at connector C309 (2000 model year) or C340 (2001 model year) under the driver's seat.
ACTION
Inspect affected connectors; clean or replace connector pins as necessary. Install new sleeve and boot assembly over -14401- connector (interior). Refer
to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Verify water intrusion in connector C309 for 2000 model year or C340 for 2001 model year applications by removing bottom half (male) connector
located on -14405- wire harness assembly under driver's seat, outside, beneath vehicle's cab. If water is present or pins are damaged, remove connector
sleeve and perform the following:
INSIDE CAB
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Remove driver's seat
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Remove driver's door scuff plate
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Peel carpet or vinyl lining back to gain access to top portion of connector C309F (for 2000 model year) or C340F (for 2001 model year)
F = Female Side Of Connector
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Remove connector from floor pan by depressing locking tabs on side of connector
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Remove cap from back of connector to gain access to the pins
