1996 FORD RANGER service

Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV49800(ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you service your
vehicle. If the metal collector contacts any of your vehicle's
plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[SV49900(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV50000(ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV51475(ALL)07/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
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[SV51480(ALL)07/95]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies a ªneed for additional mixed city and highway driving
to complete the checkº of the OBD II system. As soon as all of
the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD
II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving
required to reach the ready condition varies with individual
driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below.
If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the
additional driving required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.
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Index
349
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 41
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 126
Additives, engine oil.................. 275
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................. 36
description.................... 25,30
disposal....................... 34
driver air bag................... 25,30
indicator light..................... 58
operation....................... 30
passenger air bag................... 30
proper seating.................... 27
service and information labels............. 30
tone generator.................. 31,34
wearing safety belts.................. 26
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 262
specifications.................... 330
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 104
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....127, 152
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 278
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 177
noise........................ 179
see also Brake.................... 177
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 107
description..................... 107
disarming an untriggered system........... 108
disarming a triggered system............. 108
triggering...................... 107
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 243
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 241
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Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 127
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)............ 82
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive............ 158
fluid, adding.................... 301
fluid, checking................... 300
fluid, specification.................. 331
Axle
lubricant specifications................ 331
traction lok...................186, 289
B
Backing up...................... 157
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............219, 298
battery saver.................... 107
charging system warning light............. 62
disconnecting.................... 222
how to service................... 297
jumping a disabled battery.............. 219
maintenance-free.................. 297
proper disposal, recycling.............. 298
replacement, specifications.............. 330
servicing...................... 297
voltage gauge.................. 62,64
when storing your vehicle.............. 336
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 56
checking and adding................ 304
description..................... 304
specifications.................... 331
Brakes
adjustment..................... 177
anti-lock...................... 177
applying the brakes................. 182
brake warning light.................. 56
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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
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 241
battery acid spills................219, 299
fuel........................ 271
jump-starting.................... 219
towing....................... 234
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 181
Emission control system................ 323
catalytic converter.................. 323
emissions warranty................ 3,323
Engine
check engine warning light............... 60
does not start................... 46,48
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 44
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 48
preparing to start................... 44
service points.................... 262
starting...................... 41,45
starting after a collision................ 48
storing your vehicle................. 334
Engine block heater................... 47
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 278
checking hoses................... 282
disposal..................258, 278, 301
drain and flush................... 282
preparing for storage................ 335
recovery reservoir.................. 262
refill procedure................... 283
specifications.................... 331
temperature gauge.................. 68
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 68
mechanical...................... 68
Engine fan...................... 258
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Engine idle speed control................ 47
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 276
checking and adding................ 276
dipstick...................... 276
disposal..................258, 278, 301
engine oil pressure gauge............... 65
filter, specifications................. 330
specifications..................275, 331
synthetic oil.................... 275
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 275
Entry system
illuminated..................... 106
remote....................... 103
Exhaust fumes..................... 50
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 258
Federal Communications Commission.......... 154
Flashers, hazard..................... 90
Flashing the lamps................... 88
Flat tire....................... 223
Foglamps........................ 81
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 243
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 248
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 248
Foreign registration.................. 249
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description..................... 167
driving off road................... 174
lever operated................... 167
special driving instructions.............. 176
special notice..................... 4
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement........... 4
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
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Index
L
Lamps
checking...................... 317
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 84
daytime running light system............. 82
flashing the lamps................... 88
fog lamps...................... 81
hazard flashers.................... 90
headlamps...................... 80
high beams...................... 88
illuminated entry system............... 106
instrument panel, dimming............... 83
interior lamps................... 80,83
replacing bulbs................... 317
trailer....................... 215
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 58
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 62
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 65
hazard warning light................. 90
high beam...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 65
overdrive off..................... 62
safety belt...................... 57
service engine soon.................. 60
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 188
GVWR....................... 188
trailer towing.................... 192
Lubricant specifications................. 331
Lug nuts
standard...................... 229
tightening sequence................. 227
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Index
Safety restraints (continued)
maintenance..................... 23
proper use...................... 9
replacement.................... 23,25
warning light and chime................ 57
Safety seats for children
and air bags..................... 36
attaching with tether straps.............. 38
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,36
in front seat..................... 36
in rear outboard................... 36
in rear seat...................... 36
tether anchorage hardware............... 38
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 112
adjusting the seats, power.............. 120
child safety seats................... 36
cleaning upholstery................. 121
head restraints................... 112
reclining the seat.................. 112
seatback release................... 112
Serial number (VIN).................. 242
Service concerns.................... 242
Servicing your vehicle................. 257
precautions when servicing.............. 258
servicing when you tow............... 234
Shift-lock system................... 157
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............156, 162
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).......9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 11,14
Side mirrors...................... 122
adjusting...................... 122
Snowplowing..................... 218
Snow tires and chains................. 295
Spare tire....................... 223
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