95 ranger xlt, multiple questions

[larry1951]

I recently bought a 95 ranger xlt that had some hack working on it previously. the engine compartment is in disarray.
The A/C system has been removed, which is fine, but I get the feeling that things have been removed that may not have been necessary.
There are vacuum hoses capped off that I can't find a home for and some of the wiring looks questionable. It runs, but the idle pulses and it hesitates at highway speeds.
I ran the Seafoam into the throttle body, following all directions, and it helped some. I also swapped out the tranny from a 95 explorer, since mine was slipping, then reverse went out.
any tips or suggestions?
Also, a less important question: is the radio wiring the same for all years of rangers and explorers? I want to swap one from the local salvage yard and don't want to make multiple trips.
Seats also. What years and models will seamlessly swap?
Finally, how do I remove the rear view mirror without breaking my windshield? I have seen that there is a strange clip involved.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Curious Hound]

We'll need a little more vehicle info. Engine size, transmission model, 2wd or 4x4, etc. I have a vacuum diagram for 93 3.0L posted somewhere. So if you have that engine, my diagram will be helpful. I'll try to remember to link to it later tonight.

Check out the tech articles for info on seat swaps, etc. ALSO, the radio wiring should be very close to the diagrams found in the tech articles. There is a tab at the top of the site, right under the header that will take you to the tech articles page. Lots of great info there.

Eric B

 

[larry1951]

Thank you ericbphoto. Sorry about not including more details.
It is a 4.0l EFI v6, 2wd.
I looked at some radios in the yard and they seem to have different connectors on the back. I could probably just cut the wires from the donor truck and splice them into mine.
I appreciate the quick reply