Table Of Contents - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Introductory Information4
Ford's Commitment to You4
Things To Know About Using This Guide5
Breaking Your Vehicle In8
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle9
Washing And Polishing Your Vehicle9
Cleaning Chrome And Aluminum Parts9
Cleaning Plastic Parts10
Safety Restraints11
Important Safety Belt Information11
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts13
Dual Locking Mode Retractors Operate In Two Ways14
Automatic Locking Mode15
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment16
Driver And Right Front Passenger16
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster—Full Up Position (Regular Cab Models)17
Adjusting Shoulder Belt Height (Regular Cab Models)18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster—Full Down Position (Regular Cab Models)19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster—Full Up Position (Supercab Models)20
Adjusting Shoulder Belt Height (Supercab Models)21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster—Full Down Position (Supercab Models)22
Unfastening The Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belts23
Center Front Lap Belt (If Equipped)23
Fastening And Unfastening The Front Center Safety Belt24
Rear Lap Belt With Retractor24
To Unfasten The Safety Belts With Retractors24
Safety Belt Extension Assembly25
Safety Belt Maintenance25
Energy Absorbing Sew Pattern26
Cleaning The Safety Belts27
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)27
The Importance Of Wearing Safety Belts28
The Importance Of Being Properly Seated29
Important Information About The Right Front Passenger Air Bag (If Equipped)29
Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch30
How The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates32
The Location Of The Air Bags And Warning Labels32
Inflated Driver-Side Air Bag34
Inflated Passenger-Side Air Bag35
A Problem With The System Is Indicated By One Or More Of The Following36
Safety Restraints For Children36
Safety Seats For Children38
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps40
General Instructions40
Safety Belts For Children41
Starting Your Ranger43
Ignition43
Ignition Key Buzzer Or Chime44
Removing The Key From The Ignition45
If Your Vehicle's Gearshift Lever Is Mounted on the Column45
If Your Vehicle's Gearshift Lever Is Mounted on the Floor45
Fuel-Injected Engines46
Starting Your Vehicle46
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle46
Starting Your Engine47
For A Cold Engine48
For A Warm Engine48
If The Engine Does Not Start After Two Attempts48
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)49
If The Engine Cranks But Does Not Start Or Does Not Start After A Collision50
The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch50
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch Location51
If Your Engine Cranks But Does Not Start After A Collision Or Substantial Jolt51
Reset Button For Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch52
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes52
Have The Exhaust And Body Ventilation Systems Checked Whenever53
Warning Lights And Gauges54
Mechanical Cluster55
Mechanical Cluster And Tachometer56
The Mechanical Cluster57
Brake System Warning Light57
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light58
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime58
Air Bag Readiness Light59
Passenger Air Bag Off Light60
Door Ajar Warning Light (If Equipped)60
Check Engine Warning Light61
Overdrive Off Indicator (If Equipped)63
Charging System Light63
Check Gage Light (If Equipped)64
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)65
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)65
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge66
If You Lose Engine Oil Pressure66
High Beam Light68
"Headlamps On" Alert Chime68
Fuel Gauge68
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge69
If Your Engine Coolant Overheats69
Speedometer71
Odometer71
Trip Odometer72
Tachometer (If Equipped)72
Instrument Panel Controls74
The Climate Control Systems75
Instrument Panel Registers75
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air Conditioning)75
Climate Control Knobs76
Temperature Selection76
H Fan Speed Adjustment77
Airflow Selections77
A/C77
Max A/C77
S (Panel And Floor)78
R (Floor)78
P (Floor And Defrost)78
V (Defrost)78
Climate Control Knobs (Heater Only)79
The Interior And Exterior Lights81
Turning On The Exterior Lights81
Headlamp Control Knob82
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)82
Fog Lamp Switch83
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps83
Daytime Running Light System (Canadian Vehicles Only)83
Lighting Up The Instrument Panel And The Interior Of Your Vehicle84
Courtesy And Dome Lamps84
Interior/Courtesy Lamp84
Cleaning The Interior Lamps85
Combination Cargo And High-Mount Brakelamp85
Dome/Map Lamps (If Equipped)86
Clock Controls On Electronic Radios86
Turn Signal Lever And Functions87
Steering Column Controls87
High Beams And Flashing The Lamps88
Windshield Wipers And Washer88
Interval Wiper On Turn Signal Lever88
Gearshift Lever (Automatic Transmission Only)89
Overdrive Off Lamp90
Hazard Flasher90
To Use The Hazard Flasher91
Horn Location92
Tilt Steering (If Equipped)92
Speed Control (If Equipped)93
Transmission Control Switch96
Accelerating With The Speed Control Operating96
Resetting The Speed Control96
Turning The Speed Control Off97
Driving Uphill Or On A Steep Grade97
Resuming A Set Speed98
Features99
Door Handles And Locks99
Inside Handles99
Outside Handles And Locks100
Anti-Theft Front Door Lock Knobs100
Tailgate Operation100
To Release The Tailgate101
Releasing The Tailgate101
Tailgate Removal101
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)102
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)103
Unlocking The Doors With The Remote Entry System103
Locking The Doors With The Remote Entry System103
Remote Entry Personal Alarm104
Arming And Disarming The Alarm System With Remote Entry104
Replacing The Batteries105
Opening The Remote Transmitter105
Replacing Lost Transmitters106
Illuminated Entry System (If Equipped)106
Battery Saver107
Anti-Theft Alarm System (If Equipped)107
Arming The System107
Disarming The System108
Operating The Windows Manually109
Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)109
Supercab Quarter Windows (If Equipped)110
Using The Power Windows (If Equipped)111
Master Control Switch111
Seats112
Adjusting The Head Restraint112
Adjusting The Front Seat Manually112
Regular Cab112
Adjusting The Bench Seat113
Adjusting The Bucket Seat113
Supercab113
Reclining Bucket Seats (If Equipped)115
Center Facing Jump Seat-Supercab Only116
Tilt Slide Seat (If Equipped)117
Supercab Only117
To Operate The Tilt Slide Seat117
Locking Tilt Slide Seat118
To Operate The Seat Adjuster119
60/40 Split Front Bench (If Equipped)119
Using The Power Seats (If Equipped)120
Using The Power Lumbar Support And Side Bolsters (If Equipped)120
Cleaning The Seats121
Fabric121
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)122
To Adjust The Remote Controlled Side Mirrors122
The Features On The Console—Bucket Seats123
Storage Armrest-60/40 Split Bench124
Floor Mounted Cupholders (If Equipped)124
Floor Mounted Cupholders—Manual Transmission125
Floor Mounted Cupholders—Automatic Transmission125
To Remove The Automatic Transmission Consolette126
Power Point Electrical Outlet126
Electronic Sound System127
Premium Stereo Cassette127
Premium Stereo Cassette With Cd Dj128
Electronic Sound Systems129
Premium Stereo Cassette And Stereo Cassette With Cd Dj129
Using The Controls On Your New Radio129
Selecting The Am Or Fm Frequency Band129
How To Tune Radio Stations130
Adjusting The Tone Balance Of Your Radio132
Using The Controls Of Your Cassette Tape Player133
How To Insert A Tape133
How To Locate A Desired Track On The Tape133
How To Eject The Tape134
How To Switch From Tape To Am/Fm Mode134
Using The Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature134
Tips On Caring For The Cassette Player And Tapes135
Clock Operation136
How To View The Clock Mode136
How To Set The Clock136
Ford 6-Cd Changer (If Equipped)137
Unit Loading Instructions137
How To Operate The Ford 6-Cd Changer Using The Controls On The Radio (Premium Audio Systems Only)139
How To Begin Cd Changer Play139
How To Change The Disc Being Played140
How To Change The Track Being Played140
Operating The Cd Compression Feature141
Operating The Shuffle Feature141
How To Stop Cd Play141
Cd Error Messages141
Common Operating Conditions Of The Cd Player142
How To Take Care Of And Clean The Cd Changer And Discs143
Midline Stereo Radio144
Midline Stereo Cassette Radio145
Midline Stereo And Stereo Cassette Radio146
How To Turn The Radio On And Off146
How To Adjust The Volume146
Adjusting The Tone Balance And Speaker Output Of Your Radio148
Common Radio Reception Conditions152
Distance/Strength152
Terrain152
All About Radio Frequencies154
Driving Your Ranger155
Automatic Transmission Operation (4R44E/4R55E)155
Putting Your Vehicle In Gear156
The Positions Of The Column-Mounted Gearshift156
Transmission Control Switch (Located On The End Of The Gearshift Lever)156
R (Reverse)157
N (Neutral)158
When To Use D (Overdrive)158
When To Use Drive158
When To Use 2 (Second)159
When To Use 1 (Low)159
P (Park)160
Forced Downshifts160
Power Braking161
Manual Transmission Operation161
Using The Clutch161
Shifting The Gears162
5-Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission Shift Pattern162
Backing Up162
To Shift Into R (Reverse)162
Upshifting/Downshifting163
Recommended Shift Speeds164
Engines With 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission164
Transmission Function165
Parking165
Steering Your Vehicle166
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)167
4X4 Systems-Lever Operated167
Transfer Case Selections168
4Wd System Indicator Lights169
To Shift From 2H To 4H169
Locking Hub Positions169
To Shift From 4H To 2H170
To Shift Between 4H And 4L170
To Shift Between N (Neutral) And Either 4H Or 4L170
4Wd Systems-Select Drive Electric Shift171
Electric Shift System Indicator Lights172
To Shift From Two-Wheel Drive To 4Wd High172
Select Drive Rotary Switch172
To Shift From 4Wd High To Two-Wheel Drive173
To Shift From 4X4 High Or 2Wd To 4X4 Low174
To Shift From 4X4 Low To 4X4 High Or 2Wd174
Driving Off Road With 4-Wheel Drive174
Sand175
Mud And Water175
Additional Special Driving Instructions For 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operators176
Driving On Hill Or Slope Terrain176
Driving On Snow Or Ice176
Front Disc Brakes177
Rear Drum Brakes177
Hydraulic Power Brakes177
Rear Anti-Lock Brakes178
Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System179
Using Anti-Lock Brakes179
4Wabs Driver Warning Light180
If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal Is "Low"181
If Brakes Pull181
Stopping Distances182
Applying The Brakes182
Using The Parking Brake182
Parking Brake183
Driving Under Special Conditions184
Tips For Safe Driving184
Wheel Spin185
High Speed Driving185
Speed Limiter185
Driving In Bad Weather185
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If Equipped)186
High Water187
Rocking The Vehicle187
Driving With A Heavy Load188
Securing Loads In Cargo Area188
Cargo Tie-Down Holes189
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks-Splash Pickup Box190
Loading Sheets Of Building Material190
Loading Four Foot (122 Cm) Building Material Sheets (Styleside Box Only)191
Vehicle/Trailer Loads191
Trailer Towing (May Require Trailer Tow Option Package)191
Vehicle Loading/Towing Information And The Trailer Towing Tables192
Safety Compliance Certification Label194
Understanding Loading/Towing Information195
Base Curb Weight195
Payload195
Gross Vehicle Weight (Gvw)195
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)196
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)196
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)197
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating197
Maximum Trailer Weight197
Trailer Weight Range198
Calculating The Load198
Sample Label199
Use This Chart To Perform Your Calculations200
Camper Bodies201
Trailers202
Manual Transmissions205
Automatic Transmissions209
Preparing To Tow213
Hitches213
Step Bumper (If Equipped)213
Safety Chains214
Trailer Brakes214
Trailer Lamps215
Driving While You Tow215
Servicing Your Vehicle If You Tow216
Trailer Towing Tips216
To Start, After Being Parked On A Grade218
Suspension Modifications218
Snowplowing218
Roadside Emergencies219
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle219
Preparing Your Vehicle220
Connecting The Jumper Cables221
Attaching Jumper Cables222
Jump-Starting222
Removing Jumper Cables222
Changing A Tire223
The Conventional Spare Tire223
The Temporary Spare Tire223
When You Drive With The Temporary Spare Tire, Do Not:224
Spare Tire Location225
To Remove The Spare Tire226
To Stow Spare Tire226
Preparing To Change The Tire227
Jack Handle Location And Installation228
Jack Stowage228
Removing And Replacing The Tire229
Positioning The Jack229
Front Axle Jacking Point230
Rear Axle Jacking Point230
Lug Nut Tightening Sequence232
Towing Your Vehicle234
Ranger 4X2/4X4234
Ranger Without Rear Bumper234
Recreational Towing-All Wheels On The Ground236
4 X 2—Automatic Transmission236
4 X 2—Manual Transmission237
4 X 4—Manual Shift Transfer Case237
4 X 4 Electric Shift Transfer Case237
For Automatic Transmissions237
For Manual Transmissions238
To Return The Vehicle To A Towable Condition, You Must239
Roadside Assistance240
Customer Assistance240
Reporting Safety Defects246
Accessories250
Safety, Comfort, And Convenience251
Servicing Your Ranger256
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle257
Working With The Engine Off257
Working With The Engine On258
Opening The Hood259
Hood Release Handle259
Hood And Support260
Engine Compartment261
2.3L Engine Compartment Service Points262
3.0L Engine Compartment Service Points263
4.0L Engine Compartment Service Points264
Cleaning The Engine265
Filling The Fuel Tank265
Fuel Filler Door265
To Fill The Fuel Tank Properly266
Choosing The Right Fuel268
Octane Recommendations268
Fuel Quality269
Gasolines For Clean Air270
Safety Information Relating To Automotive Fuels270
Running Out Of Fuel272
To Calculate Fuel Economy272
Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) And Transport Canada (Tc) Fuel Economy Estimates273
Improving Fuel Economy273
Engine Oil Recommendations274
Checking And Adding Engine Oil275
Engine Oil Dipstick275
Changing The Engine Oil And The Oil Filter276
Checking The Engine Coolant277
Adding Engine Coolant278
Recycled Engine Coolant280
Coolant Refill Capacity280
Severe Winter Climate281
Checking Hoses281
Engine Coolant Drain And Flush281
Engine Coolant Refill Procedure282
After You Have Drained The Engine Cooling System282
Windshield Washer Fluid And Wipers282
Washer Fluid282
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid283
Wiper Blade Replacement284
Tires286
Tire Inspection And Maintenance287
Wheel Inspection And Maintenance287
Tire Rotation288
Tire Rotation Pattern289
Replacing The Tires290
A Worn-Out Tire290
Ranger 4X4 P235/265 Tire And Wheel Usage291
Tire Identification Chart293
Wheel And Tire Matching294
Snow Tires And Chains294
Cleaning The Wheels295
Battery Replacement296
Help Us Protect Our Environment297
Automatic Transmission Fluid298
Checking The Automatic Transmission Fluid299
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid300
Automatic Transmission Dipstick300
Manual Transmission And Transfer Case Fluid301
Checking The Manual Transmission Fluid301
If Additional Fluid Is Required301
The Clutch301
Clutch Fluid Reservoir302
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke302
Double Cardan Joint302
Brake Fluid303
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid304
Power Steering Dipstick305
Power Steering Reservoir305
Power Steering Dipstick Location306
Fuses307
Fuse Panel (Located Left Side Of Instrument Panel)308
Fuses And Their Location309
Power Distribution Box312
Checking And Replacing Fuses313
The Side View Of A Fuse314
Relays314
Relays And Their Locations315
Lights And Bulb Replacement316
Headlamp Bulb317
Removing The Headlamp Bulb318
Installing The Headlamp Bulb318
Removing The Tail Lamp Bulb319
Installing The Tail Lamp Bulb319
Replacing The Tail Lamp Bulb320
Bulb Specifications321
Rear Lighting Wire Functions322
Emission Control System322
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance Testing324
Obd Ii Drive Cycle325
Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, And Lubricant Specifications327
Motorcraft Parts329
Lubricant Specifications330
Vehicle Storage333
Maintenance Tips333
General333
Body333
Engine334
Fuel System334
Cooling System334
Battery335
Brakes335
Miscellaneous335
Front Exterior View337
Rear Exterior View338
Entrance View339
Driver's Door340
Instrument Panel341
Instrument Cluster342
Instrument Cluster With Tachometer343
2.3L Engine Compartment344
3.0L Engine Compartment345
4.0L Engine Compartment346
Index347
Service Station Information369