Special Operating Conditions - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under
these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently, service as
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Change manual transmission fluid
2011 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
required
– See axle maintenance items under Exceptions
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
– Change engine oil and filter
6 months
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
TorqShift transmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
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