Introduction

Discover The Ranger Station’s complete Ford Ranger and Bronco II interior electronics and upholstery guides. From interior cleaning, painting, and custom pieces to seat swaps, center console upgrades, and dashboard modifications, our step-by-step tutorials cover everything you need to restore, upgrade, or customize your truck’s interior. Learn how to install stereo systems, power windows, keyless entry, gauges, and other electronics, while keeping your Ranger or Bronco II comfortable, functional, and stylish for daily driving or off-road adventures.

Disclaimer: Information provided for reference only. Vehicle modifications may be hazardous. Read full legal notice.

2019-Present Ford Ranger Tech

If you’re looking for tech specific to the 2019-present Ford Ranger, check out our Ford Ranger Tech (2019-2025) tech library.

Other Information

Interior:

Interior Cleaning

Interior Painting

Custom Interior Pieces

83-88 & 89-92 Door Interchange Guide

Compass / Temperature Mirror Install

Explorer Overhead Console & Lighted Visors

’89-’94 Dash Install Into ’83-’88 Ranger

New Carpet Installation

Windows & Locks Install

Installing Keyless Entry

Triple Bulb Dome Light Upgrade

Recovering Your Headliner

Wet Floor Boards – Finding The Leak

Visors:

Lighted Visor Mirrors

Floppy Visor Fix

Sun Visor Swap

Sun Visor Upgrade

Seats:

Ford Ranger Seat Swap

60/40 Split Bench Converted To Buckets

Center Console:

A Guide To Center Consoles

Ranger Center Console Fix

How To Remove The Center (Short) Console

Explorer Short Center Console Install

1995-2001 Explorer Long Center Console Removal / Install

1995-2001 Explorer Long Center Console Install

2002-2005 Ford Explorer Center Console Removal

1995-2001 Ford Explorer Information Center

1995-2001 Explorer Information Center Installation (.pdf)

1998 Ford Explorer Message Center Pinouts

Fiberglass Center Console Build

Truck Audio:

What Fits Your Ranger

Radio Wiring Diagrams

Stereo/CD Install

Double Din Radio Install

1988 Ranger Stereo Install

Aftermarket Speaker Install

New Stereo / No Sound / Factory Amplifier

Infinity Subwoofer

Probox Loaded Universal Enclosure

CB Antenna Installation & Tuning

Speedometer, Tach & Cruise Control:

How Speedometers Work

Checking Speedometer After Tire Size Change

Speedometer Correction – Changing The Speedo Gear

Wiring a 4.0L to a 1983-1988 Dash

2001-2011 Ford Ranger Speed Sensor Problems

1983-1988 Ford Ranger Speedometer Head Replacement

1983-1986 Gauge Cluster With Tachometer Swap

Tachometer Install

Ford Ranger Odometer Gear Replacement

Odometer Worm Gear Replacement

Odometer Worm Gear Replacement #2

Odometer Gauge Swap

Installing Cruise Control

Ford Ranger Red Gauge Needles – How To

Adjust / Repair Instrument Cluster Gear Indicator

Add Cruise Control To Your Ford Ranger

Electrical – Gauges & Misc:

Ford Ranger Red Gauge Needles – How To

How To Replace Instrument Cluster Light Bulbs

Ford Ranger Light Bulb Guide

Variable Oil Pressure Gauge Modification

Troubleshooting Your Ford Fuel Gauge

1995+ Gauge Cluster Removal

Installing A Tripminder (MPG Display)

Instrument Cluster Wires

Selecting The Proper Wire Size

Intermittent Windshield Wiper Fix

Door Contact Pin

Factory Power Doors

Wire Defined By Color (1983-1991)

Properly Wiring Accessories

Ford Electrical Connector Identification

Fuses:

1983-1992 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

1993-1997 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

1998-2000 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

2001-2003 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

2004-2011 Fuse Box Diagrams & Checking Fuses

Calculators:

Check Speedometer After Tire Change

 

 

About The Author

Founder / Administrator at  | Staff Profile

Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.

Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.