On a 2005 Ford Ranger :
The Data Link Connector is below the steering wheel , in the lower part of
the dash , between the inside hood release and the parking / emergency
brake release . It is BEHIND a small removable plastic panel
Yes
On the bottom side of the dashboard, in close proximity to the steering column,
1993 is OBD-1. 1998 and newer are OBD-2. actually , 1996 and newer are OBD II
As far as I can tell so far no. i have tried multiple software versions and they all say unable to communicate with PCM
On a ( 1996 ) and newer Ford Ranger : The Data Link Connector is located in the lower part of the dash , below the steering wheel and between the inside hood release and the parking / emergency brake release . It is BEHIND a small plastic panel that removes ( or maybe flips up )
No , OBD II came out in 1996 There should be an EEC TEST connection in your engine compartment , near the battery for your OBD I / EEC IV system
The obd2 plug is under the knee board (under the column).
Under the dash
I know that the 2001 model is OBD2 Compatible. Check out this site: www.carplugs.com/obd2ford.html
get a scan OBD2
under the dash bor
Sounds like you have a cylinder miss or vacuum leak. Have the ECU scanned with a OBD2 scan tool to retrieve the code that has been set. You will then know where to start looking.