1996 FORD RANGER mileage

Warning Lights and Gauges
71
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[LG13000(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
*
[LG13100(ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9 miles
(kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply set the trip odometer
to zero by pressing the reset button firmly when beginning the
distance you wish to measure.
%*
[LG13200(R )05/94]
Tachometer (If equipped)
*
[LG13300(ALL)05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engine's speed measured in
revolutions per minute (RPM).
*
[LG13400(ALL)05/95]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key is placed in
the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. This is normal
and does not affect the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
*
[LG13525(ALL)09/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine speed (RPM)
limiting device contained within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak engine
speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This feature is only
evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting
manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine
speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.)
*
[LG13550(ALL)05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
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Roadside Emergencies
233
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[RE23800(ALL)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and at intervals specified in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
*
[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) of
operation after any wheel change or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
*
[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at mileages specified
could allow wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
[RE24360(R )04/94]
eight pica
chart:0020316-B[RE24400(ALL)10/94]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[RE24500(ALL)07/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
*
[RE24600(ALL)07/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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*
[HS00300(ALL)01/95]
If You Have a Service Problem
*
[HS00400(ALL)01/95]
Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury
dealerships that can service your vehicle for you. This chapter
tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
%*
[HS00525(ALL)02/95]
Service/Maintenance Concerns (U.S. or Canada)
*
[HS00600(ALL)04/95]
Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your selling dealer
who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. You may,
however, take your vehicle to any authorized Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In most cases, your dealer will be able
to resolve your concern.
*
[HS00700(ALL)04/95]
If you are not satisfied with the service you received from your
dealership's service department, talk to the service manager at
the dealership, or if you still are not satisfied, talk to the owner
or general manager of the dealership. In most cases, you will
have your concern resolved at this level.
*
[HS01000(ALL)04/95]
If you are away from home when your vehicle needs to be
serviced, or if you need more help than the dealer gave you,
contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help you.
*
[HS01010(ALL)04/95]
Please have the following information available when contacting
Ford Customer Assistance:
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[HS01020(ALL)04/95]
n
your telephone number (both business and home)
*
[HS01030(ALL)04/95]
n
the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
*
[HS01040(ALL)03/95]
n
the year and make of your vehicle
*
[HS01050(ALL)03/95]
n
the date purchased
*
[HS01060(ALL)03/95]
n
the current mileage on your vehicle
%*
[HS01070(ALL)09/95]
n
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
owner card and/or your vehicle ownership license
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*
[HS04700(ALL)01/95]
How Do You Contact the Board?
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[HS04800(ALL)04/95]
Write to the Board at the following address to request a
brochure/application. You will be sent a brochure and a
one-page customer application form. The form should be
completed and mailed to the same address.
*
[HS04900(ALL)09/93]
6 pica art:0040272-A
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[HS05100(ALL)04/95]
What is the Review Process?
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[HS05200(ALL)04/95]
Your application will be reviewed and if it is determined to be
eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file
number assigned to your application and the local Board
address. At the same time, your dealer and Ford Motor
Company representative are asked to submit statements.
*
[HS05300(ALL)04/95]
To review your case properly, the Board needs the following
information:
*
[HS05400(ALL)04/95]
n
legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair
orders that relate to the case
*
[HS05500(ALL)08/95]
n
the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number
(VIN)
*
[HS05600(ALL)04/95]
n
the date you bought your vehicle
*
[HS05700(ALL)04/95]
n
the date of repair and the mileage at the time of repair
*
[HS05800(ALL)04/95]
n
the current mileage
*
[HS05900(ALL)04/95]
n
the name of the dealer who sold you the vehicle or who
serviced your vehicle
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%*
[HS06315(ALL)05/95]
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
*
[HS06320(ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
*
[HS06325(ALL)03/95]
If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that
the dealership cannot answer, contact the Customer Assistance
Centre.
*
[HS06326(ALL)06/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0050104-B
*
[HS06327(ALL)04/95]
Please have the following information available when contacting
the Customer Assistance Centre:
*
[HS06328(ALL)04/95]
n
your telephone number (both business and home)
*
[HS06329(ALL)04/95]
n
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
owner card and/or your vehicle ownership license.
*
[HS06330(ALL)03/95]
n
the year and make of your vehicle
*
[HS06331(ALL)03/95]
n
the date purchased
*
[HS06332(ALL)04/95]
n
the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
*
[HS06333(ALL)04/95]
n
the current mileage on your vehicle.
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Servicing Your Ranger
289
%*
[SV26450(ALL)03/95]
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)
*
[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.
*
[SV26470(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
%*
[SV26500(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
*
[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.
*
[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.
*
[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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%*
[SV36300(ALL)03/95]
Brake Fluid
*
[SV36350(ALL)05/90]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in
the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low.
*
[SV36400(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake pads wear.
*
[SV36500(ALL)08/95]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic brake fluid reservoir on
the master cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
*
[SV36550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
*
[SV36560(ALL)07/95]
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
*
[SV36600(ALL)03/95]
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the
reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA,
C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A.
*
[SV36850(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: If brake fluid is spilled on painted surfaces, it must
be flushed and wiped away immediately. Brake fluid
may dissolve the paint finish on your vehicle.
*
[SV36900(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your brakes.
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 266
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........269, 273
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 266
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 68
fuel gauge...................... 67
odometer....................... 70
speedometer..................... 70
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 64
charging system gauge................ 64
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 68
engine oil pressure gauge............... 65
fuel gauge...................... 67
odometer....................... 70
speedometer..................... 70
tachometer...................... 71
trip odometer..................... 71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 198
definition....................188, 196
driving with a heavy load.............. 188
location....................188, 196
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 156
column-mounted.................. 156
floor-mounted................... 162
gearshift override.................. 157
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions....................156, 162
shifting the gears................156, 162
shift-lock...................... 157
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