1996 FORD RANGER tailgate

100
[FV01501(R )10/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Outside handles and locks
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[FV01801(ALL)03/95]
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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[FV01901(ALL)10/89]
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude unlocking the
door by pulling up on the bullet type lock knob. To unlock and
open the front door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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[FV06001(R )05/90]
Tailgate
[FV06501(R )04/94]
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Tailgate operation
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[FV06601(R )09/95]
When open, the tailgate load should not exceed 500 lbs
(227 kgs). If you want to load heavy items onto your vehicle,
Ford recommends that you load them one at a time, directly on
the bed floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its supports.
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Features
101
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[FV07601(R )01/93]
To release the tailgate:
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Open the tailgate as directed above, but support it to allow for
slack in the cables at both sides. Use a coin or similar object to
pry the spring clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow you to center
the wider opening in the connector over the screw head and
disconnect it.
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[FV07801(R )05/90]
If you disconnect the upper end of each cable, you can lower
the tailgate completely.
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[FV07901(R )05/91]
NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage the tailgate if it
is lowered completely.
[FV08001(R )04/94]
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Releasing the tailgate
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[FV08201(R )05/90]
Tailgate removal
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[FV08301(R )07/92]
First release the tailgate as described above. Be sure to support
the left side to prevent it from falling. Then raise the tailgate to
a 45 degree angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can now pull the left
side of the tailgate away from the left hinge.
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[FV08401(R )04/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Tailgate removal
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[FV08601(R )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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[FV14100(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV14550(R )05/95]
The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To
lock all doors push the switch markeds. To unlock all doors
push the switch markeds.
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[FV14701(ALL)03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
[FV15101(R )06/94]
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Power door lock controls
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Index
T
Tailgate........................ 100
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 317
cleaning....................... 82
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 74
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 38
Tilt steering wheel.................... 92
Tires
changing...................... 223
checking the pressure................ 287
cleaning...................... 296
inspection and maintenance............. 287
replacing...................... 291
rotating...................... 289
snow tires and chains................ 295
spare tire....................223, 225
storing your vehicle................. 336
tire grades..................... 291
treadwear..................... 291
wear bands..................... 291
wheel and tire matching............... 295
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 191
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 234
with a tow truck.................. 234
Traction control..................186, 289
Traction-lok rear axle...............186, 289
Trailer Towing.................... 191
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 198
safety chains.................... 214
trailer brakes.................... 214
trailer lamps.................... 215
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Update:Wed May 1 13:58:05 1996