Table Of Contents - Ford 2003 Ranger Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction3
Safety And Environment Protection4
Protecting The Environment4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle4
Special Notices5
Data Recording5
Special Instructions6
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Check Fuel Cap10
The Check Engine10
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Air Bag Readiness11
Safety Belt11
Check Gage12
Door Ajar12
Overdrive Off12
Four Wheel Drive Low12
Gauges13
Turn Signal13
High Beams13
Speedometer13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Odometer14
Trip Odometer14
Tachometer14
Battery Voltage Gauge15
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge15
Fuel Gauge15
Am/Fm Stereo16
Entertainment Systems16
Am/Fm Stereo / Single Cd Radio18
Premium In-Dash Six Cd Sound System21
Fast Forward21
Treble22
Fade22
Traffic22
Compression22
Autostore23
Mach Mp3 Audio System24
Mp3 Functions27
Mp3 File Directory Structure27
Error Messages28
Sample Hierarchies28
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd30
Tremor Audio System34
Radio Frequencies37
Radio Reception Factors37
Cassette/Player Care37
Cd/Cd Player Care38
Heater Only System39
Operating Tips39
Climate Controls39
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning40
Lights42
Headlamp Control42
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)42
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)42
Flash To Pass43
Panel Dimmer Control43
Headlamp Aim Adjustment43
Turn Signal Control45
Interior Lamps45
Dome Lamp45
Bulb Replacement45
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs47
Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs48
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs49
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs (If Equipped)50
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp And Cargo Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs50
Driver Controls51
Multi-Function Lever51
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control51
Changing The Wiper Blades51
Tilt Steering Wheel (If Equipped)52
Auxiliary Power Point52
Steering Wheel Adjustment52
Power Windows (If Equipped)53
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)53
One Touch Down53
Speed Control (If Equipped)54
Setting Speed Control54
Disengaging Speed Control55
Resuming A Set Speed55
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control55
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control56
Turning Off Speed Control56
Center Console (If Equipped)57
Cargo Area Features57
Cell Phone Use57
Cargo Area Shade (If Equipped)57
Bedrails (If Equipped)58
Bed Extender (If Equipped)58
Tonneau Cover (If Equipped)59
Locks And Security63
Keys63
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)63
Interior Tonneau Cover Release (If Equipped)63
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)64
Unlocking The Doors65
Locking The Doors65
Anti-Theft System65
Power Door Unlock Disabled66
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock Disable Feature66
Sounding A Panic Alarm66
Replacing The Battery66
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters67
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters67
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System68
Illuminated Entry68
Theft Indicator69
Automatic Arming69
Automatic Disarming70
Replacement Keys70
Programming Spare Keys70
Seating And Safety Restraints72
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat72
Rear Seats73
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)73
Passenger Side Rear Access (If Equipped)73
Center Facing Jump Seat (2 Door Supercab) (If Equipped)73
Center Facing Jump Seat (4 Door Supercab) (If Equipped)74
Safety Restraints Precautions74
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts75
Vehicle Sensitive Mode76
Automatic Locking Mode76
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode77
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode77
Energy Management Feature78
Safety Belt Pretensioner78
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment78
Lap Belts79
Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt (If Equipped)79
Adjusting The Rear Center Facing Jump Seat Lap Belt (If Equipped)80
Safety Belt Extension Assembly80
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime81
Conditions Of Operation81
Beltminder81
One Time Disable84
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature84
Beltminder Activation And Deactivation Procedure84
Safety Belt Maintenance85
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)86
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions86
Children And Air Bags88
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?89
Determining If The System Is Operational91
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles91
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch92
Turning The Passenger Air Bag Off92
Turning The Passenger Air Bag Back On93
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)94
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)95
Safety Restraints For Children96
Important Child Restraint Precautions96
Children And Safety Belts97
Child Booster Seats97
When Children Should Use Booster Seats97
Types Of Booster Seats98
Safety Seats For Children99
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts99
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats100
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts101
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps103
Center Seating Location106
Center Seating Location 60/40 Vinyl Seats107
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch107
Driving110
Starting110
Positions Of The Ignition110
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle110
Important Safety Precautions111
Starting The Engine113
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)114
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions114
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)114
Brakes115
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)115
Using Abs115
Abs Warning Lamp115
Parking Brake116
Steering116
Traction-Lok Axle (If Equipped)117
Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle117
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)118
Brake-Shift Interlock118
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)119
Forced Downshifts120
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)121
Using The Clutch121
Recommended Shift Speeds122
Reverse122
Parking Your Vehicle122
Removing The Key123
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow123
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (If Equipped)123
4Wd System Indicator Lights123
Using A Manual 4Wd System (If Equipped)124
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)124
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)124
Using The N (Neutral) Position125
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)125
Shifting Between 2Wd (2Wd High) And 4X4 High (4Wd High)125
Shifting To/From 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)125
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles126
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles126
Basic Operating Principles126
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement127
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck127
Emergency Maneuvers128
Parking128
4Wd Systems129
Normal Characteristics129
Sand129
Mud And Water130
Driving Through Deep Water May Damage The Transmission130
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain130
Driving On Snow And Ice131
Tires, Replacement Requirements132
Maintenance And Modifications133
Driving Through Water134
Vehicle Loading134
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)135
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)135
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating135
Maximum Trailer Weight135
Trailer Towing136
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles136
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow136
Preparing To Tow143
Hitches143
Safety Chains143
Trailer Brakes143
Trailer Lamps144
Using A Step Bumper144
Trailer Tow Connector144
Driving While You Tow145
Servicing After Towing145
Trailer Towing Tips146
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat146
Recreational Towing146
Camper Bodies148
Roadside Emergencies149
Getting Roadside Assistance149
Using Roadside Assistance149
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch150
Hazard Flasher Switch150
Fuses And Relays151
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color152
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel152
Fuses Codes153
Power Distribution Box155
2.3L Engine (If Equipped)156
High-Current Fuses156
3.0L And 4.0L Engines (If Equipped)159
Changing The Tires161
Temporary Spare Tire Information161
Conventional Spare Tire Information162
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools162
Removing The Spare Tire163
Tire Change Procedure164
Jump Starting Your Vehicle167
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire167
Preparing Your Vehicle168
Connecting The Jumper Cables168
Jump Starting170
Removing The Jumper Cables171
Wrecker Towing173
Customer Assistance174
Ford Extended Service Plan176
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)182
Cleaning183
Washing The Exterior183
Waxing183
Paint Chips184
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers184
Engine184
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts186
Windows And Wiper Blades186
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens187
Interior187
Leather Seats (If Equipped)187
Underbody188
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products188
Service Recommendations189
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle189
Working With The Engine Off189
Maintenance And Specifications189
Working With The Engine On190
Opening The Hood190
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment191
3.0L V6 Engine192
4.0L Sohc V6 Engine193
Windshield Washer Fluid194
Checking The Engine Oil195
Adding Engine Oil198
Engine Oil Recommendations199
Battery200
Engine Oil Filter Recommendation200
Checking Engine Coolant202
Adding Engine Coolant204
Recycled Engine Coolant206
Coolant Refill Capacity206
Severe Climates206
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels207
Fuel Information207
Fuel Filler Cap210
Choosing The Right Fuel211
Octane Recommendations211
Unleaded Gasoline Engines211
Ffv Engine (If Equipped)211
Fuel Quality212
Cleaner Air212
Running Out Of Fuel212
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy213
Fuel Filter213
Measuring Techniques213
Filling The Tank213
Calculating Fuel Economy214
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits214
Habits215
Maintenance215
Conditions215
Emission Control System216
Epa Window Sticker216
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)217
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing218
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid219
Brake Fluid Reservoir220
Clutch Fluid (If Equipped)220
Transmission Fluid221
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)221
Low Fluid Level222
Correct Fluid Level222
High Fluid Level223
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels223
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)224
Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid (If Equipped)225
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke225
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading226
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades226
Treadwear226
Traction Aa A B C226
Servicing Your Tires227
Temperature A B C227
Checking The Tire Pressure227
Tire Rotation228
Replacing The Tires229
Snow Tires And Chains230
Motorcraft Part Numbers231
Refill Capacities232
Lubricant Specifications235
Engine Data238
Vehicle Dimensions238
Identifying Your Vehicle240
Certification Label240
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)241
Engine Number241
Accessories242
Vehicle Security242
Index246