Driving Hints; Breaking-In; Cold Weather Precautions; Reduced Engine Performance - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

BREAKING-IN

Tires
WARNING
New tires need to be run-in for
approximately 300 miles (500
kilometers). During this time, you
may experience different driving
characteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and
clutch if possible for the first 100
miles (150 kilometers) in town and
for the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometers)
on freeways.
Engine
WARNING
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1000 miles (1500 kilometers). Vary
your speed frequently and change
up through the gears early. Do not labor
the engine.
Vehicles With a Diesel Engine
During the first 2000 miles (3000
kilometers), you may notice a ticking sound
when your vehicle slows down. This is due
to adjustments of your new diesel engine
and is normal.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -25°C.
Ranger (TKD, TKE) Vehicles Built From: 01-10-2014, enAUS, Edition date: 10/2014

Driving Hints

REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
Continued operation of the
overheating engine will increase the
temperature further, and cause the
engine to shut down completely.
Drive the overheating engine only for a brief
amount of time without damage to the
engine. The engine will continue to operate
with limited power. The distance you can
travel depends on ambient temperature,
vehicle load, and terrain.
If the needle in the engine coolant
temperature gauge moves to the upper
limit position, the engine is overheating.
See Gauges (page 50).
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.
The air conditioning will also turn off and
the engine cooling fan will operate.
When this happens:
immediately
• Stop your vehicle as soon as possible.
• Immediately turn off the engine to
prevent severe engine damage.
• Wait for the engine to cool down.
• Check the coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 151).
• Have the vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Drive through water in an emergency
only and not as part of normal
driving.
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WARNING
WARNINGS