Ford Ranger, Explorer, and Mountainer, 1991-99 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you'll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton's Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job. Save time and money by doing it yourself, with the confidence only a Chilton Repair Manual can provide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801991315
• ISBN-13: 978-0801991318
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Trucks & Vans
  • #22 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Mechanics

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Chilton's has lost touch with reality., April 24, 2002

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Michael Farmer (Homestead, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ford Ranger, Explorer, and Mountainer, 1991-99 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for needed factual, accurate information of which I got neither. I wanted to replace the lower ball joints on my '99 Ranger, so I bought this book. Take note: on page 8-4 it states specifically that the 1998-99 Ranger does NOT have coil springs. This of course is hogwash as my '99 most definitely has coil springs. In addition, it states on page 8-8 that the ball joint is an integral part of the lower control arm. This, too, is complete hogwash. Please be advised that this book is RIFE with erroneous information - including any pictures contained therein. I have lost all faith in Chilton's ability to present the correct information on ANY automobile.

44 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Computer Module? This book only lists ONE!, December 11, 2000

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"sunpaw" (Rainier, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ford Ranger, Explorer, and Mountainer, 1991-99 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) (Paperback)

There are several computer modules on my ford explorer. I bought this book to list them, and guess what, It lists just one. And its detailed instructions on how to access that module was "remove dash to expose computer module" and no diagrams. I dont know about you, but behind MY dash is a Buttload of stuff behind my dash, and not only that, but my dash comes apart in sections, so just what section I wonder?

Useless! Breaks it covers fairly well, good thing that the explorer, ranger, and mountaineer all use the same breaking system(cough cough)cause it lists just one way.

Good thing the electronic diagrams are the same for all the vehicle types(cough cough) for all listed vehicles from 1991 to 1999 as it onlyu lists one vehicle schematic, otherwise Id be lost.

Good thing there was a mechanic within calling distance to put back together everything I ripped out per the chiltons book, otherwise Id be walking.......

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely HORRIBLE manual, January 27, 2004

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Darren V (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ford Ranger, Explorer, and Mountainer, 1991-99 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) (Paperback)

******One-star is NOT LOW ENOUGH*******

Received book as Christmas gift couple years ago. I have a 1998 Explorer, and I continue to be frustrated by this sorry excuse for a manual.....erroneous info, and complete lack of depth. As I found out late last night, something as simple as documenting a fuse-box is complete garbage.

I've also owned Haynes manuals, and seem to have had better luck with them.

I can't imagine anyone who would be pleased with this manual, unless you require instructions on how to top up the wiper fluid.