ithe compressor is ran off of the belt, along with the fan and alternator, power stearing and when turned on puts an extra strain on the engine. This is more noticeable on a 4 cylinder than a v6
On a 1995 Ford Ranger : The power steering fluid reservoir is on the drivers side of the engine It is one of the belt driven accessories at the front of the engine
The power distribution box ( which is " live " ) is located in the engine compartment on the drivers side in a 2004 Ford Ranger
With an auto air conditioner, the main power consumption is by the compressor. The compressor is driven mechanically by the engine, not the battery. Electrical power is used for controls, and to power the blower fan.
Well you could have a lose connection or bad resistor or bad switch and it takes power away from the engine because the ac compressor puts a load on the engine when it's running
Relay # 6 is the ( starter relay ) in the Power Distribution Box , in the engine compartment of a 1998 Ford Ranger
On a 2002 Ford Ranger : The reservoir would be in the engine compartment There are reservoirs for brake fluid , windshield washer fluid , power steering fluid , engine coolant , etcetera
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Using the AC takes power from the engine and it does lower the mpg.
You should attempt to drain it and see if that works.
It is possible it is under the hood in the Power Distribution fuse box. The box will probably have a black plastic cover.