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Starting Your Ranger
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Fuel pump shut-off switch location
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RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to
start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the
vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing
service.
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[ST08275(ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or
substantial jolt:
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Turn the key in the ignition to OFF.
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Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button
down. If the button is already set, you may have a different
mechanical problem.
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Turn the ignition key ON for a few seconds, then turn it
OFF.
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[ST08375(ALL)03/95]5.
Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel.If you see or
smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again.If you do not
see or smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle again.
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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[LG03400(ALL)05/94]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or comes on after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG03500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
[LG03600(ALL)04/94]
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Brake warning light symbols
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
[LG03925(ALL)03/95]
To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
[LG03985(R )09/95]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light does not glow
momentarily, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked immediately. If the light begins to flash in a
repeatable flash sequence, check the anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brakelamps for proper
operation.
[LG04050(ALL)06/94]
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG04150(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(ALL)08/95]
The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
[LG04325(ALL)03/95]
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for 60 seconds and the
chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
[LG04355(ALL)03/95]
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
[LG04400(ALL)08/94]
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG04430(ALL)06/95]
This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
[LG04435(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have
the air bag system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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Check Engine Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists
of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the
operation of the powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system
during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the
Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG04650(ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect
operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar
alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running
wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
[LG04675(ALL)02/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
the ON position, but it should turn off when the engine cranks.
If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to the
ON position or if it comes on and stays on when you are
driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as conveniently
possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the
engine's emission control systems.You do not need to have
your vehicle towed in.
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If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while
you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is
misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the
first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed
in.
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If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are
driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition
corrected itself.
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An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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This light comes on every time you turn the ignition to the ON
or START position (engine off). The light should go off when
the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG06300(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
[LG06335(ALL)04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is OFF
and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors, the
light glows steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors,
the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). This indicates
that the alarm system is armed.
[LG06350(ALL)10/94]
Check Gage Light (If equipped)
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This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
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engine coolant temperature is high
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engine oil pressure is low
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fuel level is near empty
[LG06375(ALL)06/94]
This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
[LG06380(ALL)03/95]
Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
[LG06385(ALL)10/94]
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Check gage light
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Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
[LG06393(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
[LG06395(ALL)10/94]
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Fuel reset light
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Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key
is in the ON position.
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If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the
pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band
while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical
accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the
battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the
lower end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG06750(ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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High Beam Light
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This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high
beam or when you flash the lights.
[LG09025(ALL)10/94]
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High beam indicator light symbol
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ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[LG09400(ALL)09/95]
This chime sounds if you open the driver's door while the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, and the key is removed
from the ignition.
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Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09850(ALL)01/95]
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition
switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being
refueled.
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[LG09860(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is
in motion.
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[LG09875(ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift
from the ignition switch ON position.
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