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Listing year, mileage and other specifics in the body of your posts expedites things.
I had to look at your public profile to see it was a 2005. Does Mazdabravo means Mazda B series?
The Haynes Manual #36071 covers your year.
I contacted Helm (Ford Manual source) and they have nothing.
Try www.books4cars.com (206) 721-3077 as well as an internet search.
The Mazda Bravos / B4000 are just rebadged Ford Rangers. Mine was built by Ford in South Africa. The "face" is a bit different but it's exactly the same (just rhd). So consider this a 2005 Ranger 4.0 SOHC, auto, 2x4, xtra cab (ie 2x doors plus 2x suicide doors).
So from your response I gather Haynes is the go to reference for you?
Thanks,
Thomas
It's not necessarily a "go to" book.
Haynes or Chilton manuals are frequently the only paper book around. They might not be publishing anymore in the new digital age.
When you got a new old car, it was sort of a ritual to get a paper repair manual
Helm no longer offering Ford manuals (or the book population depleting) is a stunner.
I've never bought an online service like alldata.com but I've never read anything bad about them.
That's probably the most info-rich source you have.
(See Attachment). I bought the original "Workshop Manual" by Ford Motor Co (it's 4" thick!) from Amazon. The thing is, mine says "2003 Ranger Workshop Manual", which is my truck. I bought used--which is the only way you'd find one--that old anyway. It's in great condition & was $101.75 total. So you'd have to be year/model-specific when you do a Google search. As far as recommendations/reviews go--it doesn't get any better than having the manual written by the manufacturer (I am a retired librarian & I know books!). Good luck! (I found mine right away; purchased ~ 3 months ago).
(See Attachment). I bought the original "Workshop Manual" by Ford Motor Co (it's 4" thick!) from Amazon. The thing is, mine says "2003 Ranger Workshop Manual", which is my truck. I bought used--which is the only way you'd find one--that old anyway. It's in great condition & was $101.75 total. So you'd have to be year/model-specific when you do a Google search. As far as recommendations/reviews go--it doesn't get any better than having the manual written by the manufacturer (I am a retired librarian & I know books!). Good luck! (I found mine right away; purchased ~ 3 months ago).
I agree with kckernriver.
I, too, bought the Ford Workshop Manual for my 2004 Ranger and also the 2004 Ford Light Duty Truck Specifications Book (it has ALL the specs including torque specs and capacities). Before I bought the Ford WSM, I had bought the Haynes Manual and a bit later the Chilton Manual. The Ford Workshop Manual is definitely the best of the three and I found/find the Chilton to be better than the Haynes.
Online factory manual database for most cars older than ~10 years. No need to buy unless you like the paper manual. I just use a spare laptop in the garage that I don't mind getting greasy.
