vacuum line problems?

1999 FORD RANGER
16,200 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN YOUNG
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when i turn the heater on,it is not pulling a vacuum in the vacuum line that plugs into the vacuum control motor. as a result,this prevents the vent from opening to allow air flow across the hearter core.why am i not getting a vacuum in this line. i beleave all the controlls are working correctly.
Sep 12, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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BILLYMAC
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first thing to check is do you have vac at the heater switch. if yes then the switch is not switching vac may be disconnected at switch ..check vac line comeing inside truck from firewall may be broken or kinked
Mar 6, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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JEFFCOW
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my ranger has a broken vacuum line and i need to know where it goes. i have figured out that one line goes to the purge valve and i don't know where the other one goes. please help......................................................................................
Jan 5, 2020 at 7:54 PM (Merged)
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TY ANDERSON
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Here is a vacuum diagram for the 2.3l,3.0L & 4.0L. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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NANA614
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changed the heads and cannot remember where the vacuum lines go
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HMAC300
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there are 2 different routings im sending both
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HMAC300
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screwed p both are the same on first reply
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NANA614
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thank you for your answer
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JOHN FRASER
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How can I download a schematic showing the vacuum line configuration for a 1990 Ford Ranger XLT with the 4.0 engine? Where can I download a schematic drawing of the vacuum line configuration
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WRENCHTECH
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See if this helps
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