Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L (1983): Brakes and Traction Control

Also for this vehicle: Ranger 2006.5 (05.2006-), Ranger 2WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L (2009), Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989), Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990), Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1998), Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (2001), Ranger 2WD V6-4.0L (2010), Ranger 4WD L4-122 2.0L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1984), Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L VIN A EFI (1997), Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001), Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002), Ranger 4WD V6-171 2.8L (1983), Ranger 4WD V6-177 2.9L (1988), Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994), Ranger 4WD V6-183 3.0L (1993), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L (2008), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997), Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN V Flex Fuel (1999), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Ranger Factory Service Manual (2007).

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01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
02Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
03Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
04Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
05Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
06Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
07Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
08Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
- Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Manual Bleeding2 3
- Disc Brake System31 pages
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information23 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest: › 88137 › Jun › 88 › Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Brake Caliper:6 pages
    88137 › Jun › 88 › Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise2 3
    83812 › Apr › 83 › Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Brake Caliper: › 83812 › Apr › 83 › Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method2 3
    Service and Repair › Inspection2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Fundamentals and Basics › Removal Notes2 3
  - Brake Pad › Component Information › Service and Repair › Installation2 3
  - Brake Rotor/Disc › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Recalls for Brake Rotor/Disc: › NHTSA98E010000 › Apr › 98 › Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Brake Rotor/Disc: › NHTSA98E010000 › Apr › 98 › Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
    Service and Repair › Installation2 3
- Drum Brake System20 pages
  - Backing Plate › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Brake Drum › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › Installation2
  - Brake Shoe › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Brake Shoe: › 98-5A-36 › Mar › 98 › Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Brake Shoe: › 98-5A-36 › Mar › 98 › Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
    Service and Repair › Installation2 3 4 5 6
  - Wheel Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2 3
- Hydraulic System, Brakes38 pages
  - Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Manual Bleeding2 3
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information23 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest: › 88137 › Jun › 88 › Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Brake Caliper:6 pages
    88137 › Jun › 88 › Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise2 3
    83812 › Apr › 83 › Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Brake Caliper: › 83812 › Apr › 83 › Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method2 3
    Service and Repair › Inspection2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Fundamentals and Basics › Removal Notes2 3
  - Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Brake Proportioning/Combination Valve › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Brake Master Cylinder › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brake Master Cylinder - Rebuilding Procedure
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6
  - Wheel Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2 3
- Parking Brake System › Parking Brake Warning Switch › Component Information › Locations
- Power Brake Assist › Vacuum Brake Booster › Component Information › Description and Operation2
- Sensors and Switches - Brakes and Traction Control2 pages
  - Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations
  - Parking Brake Warning Switch › Component Information › Locations
09Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
10Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
11Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
12Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
14Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
16Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
19Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
20Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections