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Ford Ranger and Bronco II Automotive Repair Manual : 1983-1992 2Wd and 4Wd Models With a Gasoline Engine Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive r |
Author: John Haynes
Published: 1989-07-21 |
List price: $24.95
Our price: $16.47
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Good book for do-it-yourselfers
This manual doesn't replace a ford service manual, but it gives step by step instructions on how to fix most common problems, and a lot of tips.
Since this manual applies to Ford ranger and bronco, the instructions are general and not too detailed, but once again it's okay for back yard mechanics who are looking for a little help.
The wiring diagrams at the end may not be very helpful since they are 'general' and not specific to certain models/year.
This manual is so cheap, there is no reason NOT to have one.
 book is as bad as many parts of the truck design
Just bought 1992 Ranger from neighbor; shouldn't have let my wife & a pretty paint job talk me into it - against my better judgement. The vehicle has many inadequacies/design flaws & the book does too. It is pathetic on electrical, body/bed, etc, etc & not remotely upto the quality of Haynes manuals from years past. Pictures, paper quality, line drawings, misleading text & a devastating lack of completeness are notable for a start. If you have the bad luck to own one of these vehicles w/fairly many miles on it, don't compound your problems by buying this book
BK
 You really wanted to figure it out yourself didn't you?
We have a 1986 Ford Ranger 2.0L.
Now if we had a bronco, or maybe a later model ranger the book might be helpful but as it is it just eeks out a blurry idea of what you need to do.
I got it because I needed to fix a clutch. Not much help.
It even gives completley erroneous "helpful" information.
Let me give you one example.
When you need to remove the flywheel it suggests that if it turns you can place a screwdriver in the starter opening to hold it. Nice, but there is no starter opening because that is part of the clutch housing and therefore is laying on the ground next to you. You can still put the screwdriver there if you want but other than being a good holder it will not help you with your work :)
At other times it gives completely incorrect information on disassembly of parts while completely ignoring the 1985-1987 models in other key areas.
I suggest trying a chilton or some other book.
Get the real Ford Shop Manual.
This is a basic repair manual. For example, if your wanting to work on the transmission you turn to that chapter and read something like "do not attempt to repair a transmission. This is beyond the scope of the average home mechanic". Well, isn't that the reason you buy a repair manual in the first place? Your much better off to order the Ford Automotive Manual for you year of Bronco II. It is the standard by which the Ford mechanics work from. The Haynes manual is just this side of being a joke.PS. It does have nice pictures however...
 If you only have one, get this one...
I also own both this and the analogous Chilton manual and I have to say that the Haynes is by far the more accessible: The drawings and photographs are clearer, the instructions are better written, and the seperation of the information regarding the different engines is better. Also, the general maintenance (oil change, lube, and tune up) information is much better.The Chilton manual, on the other hand, has extensive tables of torque listings, includes Ford part numbers in the drawings, and has factory-style detail regarding the catalyst. On balance, these two are complementary. Unfortunately, not even both of these in concert are exhaustive: there are simply some details that are not covered. If anyone has a better manual please let me know. Regarding the electircal schematics comment from previous:
The total system is cut up into several sections and moving between the sections may be tricky (if not impossible), but, again, the Haynes is more clearly labeled. Disclaimer: I have not yet used either manual for a major job.
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