Obd Ii Drive Cycle - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

OBD II Drive Cycle

The following steps must be run in the order shown. If any
steps are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe
driving mode is acceptable between steps.
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature
before proceeding with the drive modes of the following OBD II
Drive Cycle.
Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral) the vehicle for 4
1.
minutes.
Idle the vehicle in drive (neutral for automatic transmissions)
2.
for 40 seconds.
Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h) (for manual
3.
transmissions upshift from 1st to 5th gear, but hold in 2nd
for at least 5 seconds) at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at 45 mph
4.
(72 km/h) (manual transmissions use 5th gear) for 30
seconds.
Idle the vehicle in drive (neutral for manual transmissions)
5.
for 40 seconds.
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