Rear Axle; Limited Slip Differential; Electronic Locking Differential - Ford RANGER 2016 Owner's Manual

LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL

This axle provides added traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one
wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under
normal conditions, the limited slip axle
functions like a standard rear axle. The axle
may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in
tight turns with low vehicle speed. This is
normal behavior and indicates the axle is
working.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
WARNING
Do not operate the system on sealed
roads. Doing so may lead to
excessive tire noise and wear. Use
the system only in consistently slippery or
loose surface.
The system locks the left and right portions
of the rear axle together to form a solid
driving axle, resulting in increased rear
wheel traction in certain conditions.
Press the electronic differential lock button
to activate the system.
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Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 02-05-2016 Vehicles Built Up To: 04-09-2016, EB3B-19G219-AKC enGBR, First Printing

Rear Axle

The electronic differential lock will lock
and unlock when the internal gears are
aligned and no torque load is placed on
the differential. To aid alignment, drive the
vehicle in a straight line with the
accelerator pedal released. Alternatively,
drive slowly forward and backward while
moving the steering wheel from side to side
to allow the electronic differential lock to
lock.
The system will:
• Automatically disengage when a speed
of 40 km/h (25 mph) is exceeded.
• Automatically re-engage when the
speed drops below 30 km/h (19 mph).
• Automatically disengage when the
ignition is turned off.
Note: The system activates when the
vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (19 mph)
and accelerator pedal released.
Note: The system can be used in any
transmission drive range (2H, 4H or 4L).
If the system is selected when driving
above 40 km/h (25 mph), the request is
stored and will be engaged when the
vehicle speed reduces to 30 km/h
(19 mph). The electronic differential lock
indicator lamp will flash until either the
vehicle speed reduces and the differential
lock is engaged or the driver deselects the
electronic differential lock button.
Note: When the system is engaged, the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) functions
such as Stability Control, Traction Control,
Hill Descent Control, Emergency stop signal,
Hill Start Assist and Trailer Stability Control
will be deactivated, the ESP Off indicator
illuminates, and the HDC on indicator turns
off.
Note: When the anti-lock braking system
is operating, the system will be disengaged.
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