1996 FORD RANGER maintenance schedule

Servicing Your Ranger
289
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[SV26450(ALL)03/95]
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)
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[SV26460(ALL)03/95]
This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery
surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on a surface
with poor traction.
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[SV26470(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
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[SV26500(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
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[SV26600(ALL)03/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them at the mileage shown in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet which came with your
vehicle.
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[SV26700(ALL)07/92]
Rotate the tires according to the following diagram. If you
notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. If your
light truck has a temporary spare tire, do not include it in the
tire rotation pattern.
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[SV26750(ALL)03/90]
In situations where the tires differ from front to rear
(snow/traction), simply rotate using a side to side pattern.
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Servicing Your Ranger
303
[SV35500(ALL)10/94]
10-1/2 pica art:0020376-E
Clutch fluid reservoir
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[SV35800(ALL)07/95]
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
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[SV36000(ALL)06/93]
The universal joints that come standard with your vehicle do
not require lubrication. If your original equipment universal
joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease
fittings, lubrication will be necessary at the intervals shown in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[SV36100(R )06/93]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a constant velocity or
double cardan joint at the transfer case end of the driveshaft.
The front driveshaft double cardan joint may be fitted with a
flush type grease fitting that requires an adapter to permit
proper lubrication. Lubricate the drive joint according to the
intervals shown in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
[SV36200(R )04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021194-A
Double cardan joint
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Servicing Your Ranger
323
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[SV48400(ALL)10/90]
Rear lighting wire functions
[SV48500(ALL)04/94]
eight pica
chart:0021201-A%*
[SV48600(ALL)03/95]
Emission Control System
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[SV48700(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which
enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission
requirements.
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[SV48800(ALL)05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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[SV48900(ALL)01/95]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV49000(ALL)01/95]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV49100(ALL)01/95]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
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[SV49200(ALL)03/95]
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet performed according to the specified schedule.
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362
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 257
Manual transmission
clutch.....................161, 302
fluid, checking and adding.............. 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
shifting gears.................... 162
shift speeds..................... 164
Master cylinder, brakes................ 304
Methanol in fuel................... 271
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 273
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 122
rearview...................... 122
side view mirrors.................. 122
side view mirrors (power).............. 122
Motorcraft parts.................... 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 247
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 269
Odometer
description...................... 70
trip odometer..................... 71
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 174
Oil filter.....................277, 330
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 275
Oil viscosity..................... 275
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Update:Wed May 1 13:58:05 1996