Ford 2.5L Index of Articles
How To Test The Alternator (1998-2000 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 30, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing the alternator on the 1998, 1999, and 2000 2.5L Ford Ranger (Mazda B2500) is a pretty simple thing to do. In this tutorial I'll explain how to test the alternator with a multimeter in a step-by-step way. You'll be able to easily find... read more >>
How To Test The Ignition Coils (1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 29, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

This tutorial will help you to test the ignition coil packs and see if they are causing a misfire condition on the 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 2.5L Ford Ranger (Mazda B2500). This tutorial only focuses on testing a misfire condition caused by the... read more >>
How To Test The Blower Resistor (1998-2000 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 23, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

This tutorial will help you to diagnose the blower motor resistor block on the 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 2.5L Ford Ranger and Mazda B2500 pickup truck. The blower motor resistor is a pretty simple component to test, and in this tutorial I'll... read more >>
Alternator Circuit Diagram (1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 27, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

NOTE: This simplified alternator circuit wiring diagram applies only to the 1998, 1999, and 2000 2.5L Ford Ranger. You can find the 1998-2000 2.5L Ford Ranger's alternator test explained here: How To Test The Alternator (1998-2000 2.5L Ford... read more >>
How To Test The Blower Motor Switch (1998-2000 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 23, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing the blower motor switch is a pretty simple thing to do since you don't have to remove it from the AC/Heater Control Panel to do it. In this tutorial, I'll explain how to test it with a 12 Volt test light to see if its defective or... read more >>
1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger PCM Pin Out Chart
- April 26, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 2.5L Ford Ranger is equipped with the E.E.C V system. The fuel injection computer has 104 pins. Whether you're tracing down an electrical short or testing one of the input/output components of the PCM, pinout charts... read more >>
How To Test The Blower Motor (1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 20, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Testing the blower motor on the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 2.5L Ford Ranger (Mazda B2500) pickup truck is not difficult. There are two basic tests, the first one is testing the amperage draw of the blower motor, and the second is applying battery... read more >>
How To Test The TPS (1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 26, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

The throttle position sensor (TPS) on the 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 2.5L Ford Ranger (Mazda B2500) pickup truck is a simple 3-wire component. It can be easily tested with a simple multimeter and that's how I'll show you how to test it in this... read more >>
Blower Motor Circuit Diagram (1998-2000 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 19, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

This typical circuit diagram of the blower motor and blower resistor circuit applies to the 1998, 1999, 2000 2.5L Ford Ranger and Mazda B2500. The following tutorials will help you test the 1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger's blower switch, blowr... read more >>
How To Test The Engine Compression (1998-2001 2.5L Ford Ranger)
- April 24, 2018
- Updated: June 05, 2020
- Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo

Engine compression problems can create a misfire condition. Engine compression problems can also cause the engine to not start. In this tutorial I'm going to explain the engine compression test and more importantly, I'm going to explain how to... read more >>