Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L (2008): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

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 V6-171 2.8L (1983), 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 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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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine182 pages

     • Actuators and Solenoids - Engine › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications23
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods15 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures23456
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Inspection2
       • Push Rod › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection2
       • Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Cylinder Block Assembly30 pages

       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2345
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Engine Block Heater › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications234
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information8 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Procedures234567
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
     • Cylinder Head Assembly19 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair2
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection2
       • Valve Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair › Valve Cover - LH23456
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Seat › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information3 pages

         • Testing and Inspection
         • Service and Repair › Valve Stem Diameter2
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories27 pages

       • Drive Belt › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview23456789
       • Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Diagrams2345
       • Engine Mount › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2345678
       • Idler Pulley › Component Information › Diagrams2345
     • Engine Lubrication20 pages

       • Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information7 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › Oil Pan23456
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations234
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information15 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Intake Manifold: › 07-22-10 › Nov › 07 › Engine - Blue Smoke On Start Up2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Intake Manifold: › 07-22-10 › Nov › 07 › Engine - Blue Smoke On Start Up2
       • Service and Repair › Upper Intake Manifold234567891011
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine5 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Diagrams23
       • Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine5 pages

       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Locations234
       • Oil Temperature Sensor/Switch, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Timing Components11 pages

       • Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications234567
       • Variable Valve Timing › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks26 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications23
       • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
       • Air Cleaner Housing8 pages

         • Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair234
         • Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair234
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair2
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Ignition Timing › System Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair2
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications › General Specifications2
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications23
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications234
   • Cooling System100 pages

     • Thermostat Bypass Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Radiator Cooling Fan42 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information17 pages

         • Locations
         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2345678910111213141516
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information19 pages

         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314
         • Testing and Inspection › Mini ISO Relay2345
       • Radiator Cooling Fan Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Fan Blade › Component Information › Diagrams23
       • Fan Clutch › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch8 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations2345
       • Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations23
     • Fan Shroud › Component Information › Diagrams234
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Testing and Inspection234
     • Radiator › Component Information › Diagrams23
     • Relays and Modules - Cooling System › Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information19 pages

       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314
       • Testing and Inspection › Mini ISO Relay2345
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System9 pages

       • Radiator Cooling Fan Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
       • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch8 pages

         • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Locations2345
         • Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations23
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications234
   • Exhaust System14 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Description and Operation23
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information7 pages

       • Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold - LH2345
     • Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Service and Repair23
     • Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections