start at right rear, left rear, right front, and then left front. Always go from furthest wheel from master cylinder to closest.
brakes?
fordparts.com shows disc brakes on the front of a 1988 Ford Ranger
Some models of Ford Ranger have ( 9 inch ) rear drum brakes
is it front or rear
The bleeder valve for the brakes on a 1997 Ford Ranger is located in the brake line where it meets the brake disc. The wheel will have to be removed to access the bleeder screw for drum brakes.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/bleeding_brakes.htm
For what engine ? 3.0
Buy a service manual and read it.
no
Check the pistons inside the calipers, usually they are the reason brakes lock up.
It is important to maintain your brakes properly. The minimum brake rotor thickness for a 2003 Ford Ranger is 0.99 inches.
Depends on your Ranger, the non 4 wheel drive take 9 inch rear brakes. The 4 wheel drive Rangers take 10 inch brakes.