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The compressor is ran off of the belt drive which puts a strain on the engine. This is more noticeable on a 4 cylinder than a v 6

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Q: Why does air conditioner drain power from engine on ford ranger?
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Why does air conditioner drain power from engine of ford ranger?

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


Where is power steering reservoir in a 1995 Ford Ranger?

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


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The power distribution box ( which is " live " ) is located in the engine compartment on the drivers side in a 2004 Ford Ranger


Does air conditioner take a lot of power from battery?

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Why would the air conditioner and heater blower only work sometimes and when the air conditioner does work it takes power away from the engine?

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


What is relay 6 on a 1998 Ford Ranger?

Relay # 6 is the ( starter relay ) in the Power Distribution Box , in the engine compartment of a 1998 Ford Ranger


Where is a reservoir on a 2002 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


Where can you finde picturs of power rangers?

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Does a car takes gasoline to run the air conditioner?

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Where air conditioner fuse for 1993 Ford Ranger located?

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