Table Of Contents - Ford 1998 Ranger Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Icons2
Warnings2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle2
Introduction2
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance3
Electric Vehicles3
Instrumentation4
Standard Instrument Cluster6
Optional Instrument Cluster6
Check Engine6
What You Should Do If The Check Engine Light Illuminates7
Light Turns On Solid7
Light Is Blinking7
Fuel Reset (If Equipped)8
Air Bag Readiness8
Safety Belt8
Brake System Warning8
Turn Signal9
High Beams9
Alarm System (If Equipped)9
Charging System9
Check Gage (If Equipped)10
Four Wheel Drive Low (If Equipped)10
Four Wheel Drive High (If Equipped)10
Door Ajar10
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges11
Safety Belt Warning Chime11
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime11
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime11
Headlamps On Warning Chime11
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges12
Fuel Gauge12
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge13
Tachometer (If Equipped)13
Speedometer14
Trip Odometer14
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge15
Battery Voltage Gauge15
Headlamp Control16
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)16
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)16
Controls And Features16
Flash To Pass17
Panel Dimmer Control17
Climate Control System17
Fan Speed Control17
Temperature Control Knob18
Mode Selector Control18
Operating Tips18
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)19
4Wd Control (If Equipped)22
Auxiliary Power Point23
Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch23
Audio System24
Turn Signal Control24
Speed Control (If Equipped)24
To Turn Speed Control Off25
To Set A Speed25
To Set A Higher Set Speed26
To Set A Lower Set Speed26
To Disengage Speed Control27
Overdrive Control28
To Return To A Previously Set Speed28
Indicator Light (If Equipped)28
Activating Overdrive28
Tilt Steering (If Equipped)29
Hazard Flasher29
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls29
Power Windows (If Equipped)30
One Touch Down30
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)31
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)31
Center Console (If Equipped)31
To Adjust Your Mirrors31
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)32
Unlocking The Doors32
Locking The Doors32
Sounding A Panic Alarm33
Replacing The Battery33
Replacing Lost Transmitters34
Reprogramming Transmitters34
Illuminated Entry34
Perimeter Alarm System35
Arming The System35
Disarming The System36
Front Seats37
Seating And Safety Restraints37
Rear Seats38
Using The Manual Lumbar Support38
Center Facing Jump Seat (2 Door Supercab)38
Safety Restraints39
Center Facing Jump Seat (4 Door Supercab)39
Safety Restraints Precautions39
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts40
Vehicle Sensitive Mode41
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode41
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode41
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode42
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment42
Lap Belts44
Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt (If Equipped)44
Adjusting The Rear Center Facing Jump Seat Lap Belt (If Equipped)45
Safety Belt Extension Assembly45
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime45
Conditions Of Operation46
Safety Belt Maintenance46
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)47
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions47
Children And Air Bags48
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?48
The Srs Consists Of50
Determining If The System Is Operational50
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles50
Turning The Passenger Air Bag Off51
Turning The Passenger Air Bag Back On52
Children And Safety Belts52
Important Child Restraint Precautions53
Safety Seats For Children54
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats54
When Installing A Child Safety Seat54
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps57
Tether Anchorage Hardware58
Starting59
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle59
Important Safety Precautions59
Before Starting The Vehicle59
Starting The Engine61
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)62
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes63
Important Ventilating Information63
Adjust The Heating Or Air Conditioning (If Equipped) To Bring In Fresh Air63
Driving64
Brakes64
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (Rabs)64
Rabs Warning Lamp65
Using Rabs65
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)65
Abs Warning Lamp66
Using Abs66
Parking Brake66
Transmission Operation67
Brake-Shift Interlock67
Understanding Gearshift Positions68
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (4.0L Engines Only)70
Driving A Manual Transmission (If Equipped)72
Using The Clutch72
Recommended Shift Speeds73
Parking73
Reverse74
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (If Equipped)74
4Wd System Indicator Lights75
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)75
Positions Of The Electronic Shift System75
Shifting From 2Wd (2Wd High) To 4X4 High (4Wd High)76
Shifting From 4X4 High (4Wd High) To 2Wd (2Wd High)76
Shifting Between 4X4 High (4Wd High) And 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)76
Driving Off-Road With 4Wd77
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck77
Sand77
Mud And Water78
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain78
Driving On Snow And Ice79
Traction-Lok Axle (If Equipped)79
Vehicle Loading79
Payload80
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)80
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)80
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)80
Driving Through Water81
Trailer Towing81
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow81
Preparing To Tow87
Hitches87
Safety Chains87
Trailer Brakes87
Trailer Lamps88
Using A Step Bumper88
Driving While You Tow88
Servicing After Towing88
Trailer Towing Tips89
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat89
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)89
2Wd (Automatic Transmissions)90
2Wd (Manual Transmissions)90
4Wd – Electronic Shift Transfer Case90
Camper Bodies92
Fuel Consumption92
Roadside Emergencies93
Hazard Lights Control93
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch (Gasoline Engines Only)93
Fuses94
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color95
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel95
Fuses Codes96
Power Distribution Box98
High-Current Fuses99
Changing The Tires101
Temporary Spare Tire Information101
When Driving With The Temporary Spare Tire Do Not101
Conventional Spare Tire Information101
Removing The Spare Tire102
Stowing The Spare103
Tire Change Procedure103
Rear105
Jump Starting Your Vehicle106
Preparing Your Vehicle106
Connecting The Jumper Cables107
Jump Starting107
Removing The Jumper Cables108
Wrecker Towing109
Maintenance And Care110
Service Recommendations110
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle110
Working With The Engine Off110
Opening The Hood111
Working With The Engine On111
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment112
Checking The Engine Oil115
Adding Engine Oil117
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations117
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter118
Brake Fluid118
Checking And Adding Brake Fluid118
Clutch Fluid (If Equipped)119
Windshield Washer Fluid120
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid120
Engine Coolant121
Adding Engine Coolant121
Recycled Engine Coolant122
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid123
Coolant Refill Capacity123
Severe Winter Climate123
Checking And Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid124
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid126
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke127
Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid127
Battery128
Windshield Wiper Blades129
Checking The Wiper Blades129
Changing The Wiper Blades129
Information About Tire Quality Grades130
To Replace The Wiper Blades130
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades130
Treadwear131
Traction A B C131
Temperature A B C131
Servicing Your Tires132
Checking The Tire Pressure132
Tire Rotation132
Five Tire Rotation133
Replacing The Tires133
Snow Tires And Chains134
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels135
Choosing The Right Fuel136
Octane Recommendations136
Fuel Quality136
Cleaner Air137
Running Out Of Fuel137
Calculating Fuel Economy137
To Accurately Calculate Your Vehicle's Fuel Economy137
Emission Control System138
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing139
Exterior Bulbs139
Replacing Exterior Bulbs139
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs140
To Remove The Headlamp Bulb140
Replacing The Interior Bulbs141
To Install The New Bulb141
Using The Right Bulbs141
Aiming The Headlamps142
Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle142
Washing Your Vehicle142
Waxing Your Vehicle143
Repairing Paint Chips143
Cleaning The Wheels143
Cleaning The Engine143
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts145
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps145
Cleaning The Wiper Blades145
Cleaning The Instrument Panel146
Cleaning The Interior Fabric146
Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts146
Underbody146
Motorcraft Part Numbers147
Capacities And Specifications147
Refill Capacities148
Lubricant Specifications150
Engine Data151
Vehicle Dimensions152
Identifying Your Vehicle154
Safety Compliance Label154
Vehicle Identification Number154
Engine Number154
Reporting Safety Defects155
Index156
Filling Station Information159