Recommended Repair Manual

[dynamike]

Greetings All

Which manual would you recommend for a 03 Ranger 4x4.

Thanks , Michael

 

[509lifted]

i would recommend a haynes since that is what i had for my 84 b2 and it was great, it had decent electrical diagrams and repair work was real easy with it, come to think of it i have to get one for my expo

 

[adsm08]

I would recommend the OEM books. They can usually be had from Amazon or Ebay.

 

[kryptonitecb]

I've found chilton or haynes both leave out that one thing you always end up needing. While a dealer service manual has it all. They are worth the price.

Sent from the road while ignoring traffic

 

[Ozark Ranger]

just found this online and I wondered if anyone had tried a free download.

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/v...10+Ford+Ranger+Service+Repair+Manual+Download

 

[Bob C. of Indiana]

Here you go

You can buy these which In my opinion (for what that is worth) is best or buy it for download on eBay for about $9.95...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Ford-R...anuals_Literature&hash=item564ef80c71&vxp=mtr

 

[509lifted]

hey adsm since ur a tech do u know how much is a good price to pay for an oem book, since i have learned u know what ur talkin about and i haven't bought my haynes yet and would rather have something that works better on electrical diagrams

 

[Captain Ledd]

Factory Service Manual. I have one for my '97 and it's been invaluable. Especially if you have any intention of keeping your truck around for a long time.

 

[Mac]

I'm with adsm and Bob c and use nothing but the Ford shop manuals. They come either in a set or shop manual and wiring separate. Price on E-bay does vary quite a bit. Got one of those other ones once for the Jeep. Needed just a diagram of the lube points. Covered in one small paragraph - said find the grease fittings, if none are there, replace the plugs with proper fitting. Last one I bought.
Dave

 

[adsm08]

hey adsm since ur a tech do u know how much is a good price to pay for an oem book, since i have learned u know what ur talkin about and i haven't bought my haynes yet and would rather have something that works better on electrical diagrams

For just the Electric and Vacuum book (EVTM) I would say $25 to $30. For the Workshop Manual and the PC/ED (most people on the shade-tree level don't need a PC/ED) I would say $50 to $70 depending on condition. IIRC the can be bought new from Ford but are over $150.

I think I paid $60 or $70 for my 87 manual which has been rebound with a hard cover and in near perfect condition. It was a library copy though.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I've found chilton or haynes both leave out that one thing you always end up needing. While a dealer service manual has it all. They are worth the price.

+1

Sometimes to the point of being comical.

I have checked into getting regular service manuals but because the hodge-podge nature of my truck continues to get worse I don't think I could afford to maintain the collection.

 

[shane96ranger]

TRS is better than any Haynes or Chilton I've ever used.

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[Milton]

ADSM,

I could not find any oem manuals specific for the 2009 Mazda truck (B2300), but could find a set (Workshop Manual Vol. 1 & 2, Wiring Diagrams and PC/ED) for the 2009 Ranger. Are all of these manuals good for the Mazda?

Thanks,
Milton