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Ford 2004 Ranger Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Most importantly, you’ll be able to travel with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation.

  • Page 3: Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners

    Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road.

  • Page 4: Vehicle Characteristics

    Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
  • Page 5 How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may Higher – to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

  • Page 6: Driving On Roadways

    Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
  • Page 7 Emergency maneuvers In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover.
  • Page 8 Driving On Roadways For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Do not “pump” the brakes. During hard stopping or stopping on slippery surfaces, you may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Do not be alarmed because this is your anti-lock brake system working.

  • Page 9: Driving Off-Road

    Ford joins the U. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly”.
  • Page 10 Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels.
  • Page 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over.
  • Page 12 Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver’s seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.

  • Page 13: Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires

    You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 14 “blowout”, which can lead to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is based on cold tire pressure. Tire pressure increases even after driving short distances, so try to check tire inflation pressures before driving. If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e.

  • Page 15: Tire Replacement Requirements

    Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

  • Page 16: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver’s door or door pillar.
  • Page 17 Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. You should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so that they will not come loose and create the risk of injury in a crash.
  • Page 18 Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s center of gravity should fall within the trucks’s recommended center of gravity zone when installed. For more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in camper.

  • Page 19: Trailer Towing

    The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. Refer to “RV & Trailer Towing Guide,” the “Owner’s Guide” or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for additional information.

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Modifications

    Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it easier to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that you take extra precautions, such as driving at lower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for example, roof racks).

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