1996 FORD RANGER power steering

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D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 73
Daytime running light system.............. 82
Defects, reporting................... 247
Defrost, windshield................. 77,80
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........299, 301
engine oil..................... 276
power steering fluid................. 305
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 234
Dispute Settlement Board............... 243
Doors......................... 99
lubricant specifications................ 331
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 303
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 185
heavy load..................... 188
high speed..................... 185
high water..................... 187
slippery roads................... 185
tips for safe driving................. 184
towing a trailer................... 191
E
Electrical system
fuses......................308, 314
operating when the engine is off............ 41
power point outlet................. 126
relays....................... 315
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 41
radio reception................... 152
tuning the radio................130, 146
warranty and service information........... 154
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)................. 129
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 129
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Index
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 325
Overdrive....................... 158
Overseas offices.................... 249
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 104
Parking brake
operation...................... 182
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 330
PCV valve, specifications................ 330
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 313
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 122
seats........................ 120
windows....................109, 111
Power point electrical outlet.............. 126
Power steering
dipstick...................... 305
driving with power steering............. 166
fluid, checking and adding.............. 305
fluid, specifications................. 331
servicing...................... 166
Prop rod, hood.................... 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 127
Rear anti-lock brakes.................. 178
description..................... 178
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 331
traction lok...................186, 289
Rear window..................... 109
washer reservoir.................. 283
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Spare tire (continued)
changing the tire................223, 227
conventional spare...............223, 225
finding the spare.................. 225
removing the spare tire............... 225
storing the flat tire...............225, 229
temporary spare.................. 223
Spark plugs, specifications............... 330
Special driving conditions............... 184
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles.................... 4
four wheel drive vehicles............... 4
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 331
Speed control
accelerating...................... 96
canceling a set speed................. 98
resetting....................... 96
resuming a set speed................. 98
tap up/tap down................... 96
when towing a trailer................ 215
Speedometer...................... 70
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 48
starting a warm engine................ 46
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 219
Steering, power.................... 166
Steering wheel
horn......................... 92
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 93
tilting........................ 92
Storing your vehicle.................. 334
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 25
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