teemgreen99

it appears as though something is missing under the hood on the drivers side mounted to the wheel well...there are two plugs just sitting there as well. my guess is its either where the compressor was for the A/C since the truck has A/C but there doesnt appear to be a compressor or power steering pump but im not sure these trucks even had power steering. oh and once again its a 1987 Ford Ranger 2.3L 5speed single cab. Any ideas? Oh and occasionally it grinds when putting the truck into reverse, normal or not?

Hooligan

Pics would help in this case

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teemgreen99

I figured i was going to get asked for pics, i will see what i can do.

teemgreen99

not sure if this worked but here goes

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klinger86

i'm not sure in my 98 thats where the power distrubution block is

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1998 Ranger XLT Stepside 2.5 L 5-Speed
3in BL. White speedo guage overlay. 5% tint on all windows.
Currently redoing the interior. Mustang Dome Light Mod. OHC with buggman's led light mod. Bucket seats. Center console... Auto dim mirror... Air box mod.... 01-03 grille conversion...

teemgreen99

hmmm same motor but your is 11 years newer...anyone know where the A/C compressor should be located in a 1987 2.3 or if these trucks had power steering? mine has A/C controls and has no power steering

klinger86

the compressor for the ac iirc should be on the passenger side of the engine..... and if it had power steering the pump would be on the drivers side of the engine....

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1998 Ranger XLT Stepside 2.5 L 5-Speed
3in BL. White speedo guage overlay. 5% tint on all windows.
Currently redoing the interior. Mustang Dome Light Mod. OHC with buggman's led light mod. Bucket seats. Center console... Auto dim mirror... Air box mod.... 01-03 grille conversion...

C Denny Run*

My 87' has a few "I go nowhere" wires. Everything works, so I pay no mind to them.

Both your AC and Power steering pumps will be belt driven, therefore would be located in the front.

By the way.... I've never heard of a 1987 Ranger that didn't have power steering! Ha ha. That's hilarious. Especially since it has AC. I thought even base models had PS.

Anyway, don't worry about your open ended wires. They were there for an option you truck doesn't have.

Regards

-Denny

Brinker88

They're the overhead dome light plug and that little grey plug isnt used on my truck either....you shouldnt have anything to worry about. They're both unplugged on mine.

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Hurley

They may be there for an option that was available on that truck from the dealer and you might not have it.

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