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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999RANGER 2WD V6-3.0L VIN UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSINFORMATION BUSTESTING AND INSPECTIONMODULE CONFIGURATIONPRINCIPLES OF OPERATION (HOW DOES IT WORK?)
1999 Ford Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U
Principles of Operation (How Does It Work?)
1999 Ford Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN USECTION Principles of Operation (How Does It Work?)
NOTE:
^ Newly released modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and a multi-language sheet reemphasizing the requirements to configure replacement modules.
^ The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has to be flash programmed using a flash cable.
Customer Driven Preferences
There are customer preference items that can or need to be configured on this vehicle. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. Typically, customer preference items can be toggled on or off by the use of a Ford compatible scan tool. You may need to ask the customer which preferences they had enabled prior to installation of the new module.
To carry out the customer configuration process, use a Ford Service Function (FSF) card and the NOS Tester. Refer to the Customer Preference Index for modules on the vehicle that have customer preference items. Customer Preference Index
Configure the items as needed with a Ford compatible scan tool.
^ Newly released modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and a multi-language sheet reemphasizing the requirements to configure replacement modules.
^ The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has to be flash programmed using a flash cable.
Customer Driven Preferences
There are customer preference items that can or need to be configured on this vehicle. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. Typically, customer preference items can be toggled on or off by the use of a Ford compatible scan tool. You may need to ask the customer which preferences they had enabled prior to installation of the new module.
To carry out the customer configuration process, use a Ford Service Function (FSF) card and the NOS Tester. Refer to the Customer Preference Index for modules on the vehicle that have customer preference items. Customer Preference Index
Configure the items as needed with a Ford compatible scan tool.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.