1997 FORD RANGER check engine

Maintenance and Care
297
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[MC42450(R)01/96]
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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[MC42460(R)03/96]
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC42470(R)04/96]
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 your check engine light is on, reference the
check engine light description under theWarning Lights and
Gaugessection. Your vehicle may not pass an I/M test with the
check engine light on. 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,
additional city and highway driving is necessary to complete the
check of the OBD II system.
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[MC43000(R)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
[MC43100(R)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at
least four (4) idle periods.
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[MC43200(R)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway
[MC43300(R)03/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and operating temperature. Once started, the vehicle
must not be turned off during the above driving modes. If the
vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M requirements by using
these driving patterns, an authorized service center can perform
a detailed OBD II Drive Cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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Index
Climate control system.................. 64
Clock........................ 34,55
Clutch
fluid........................ 263
fluid reservoir.................261, 263
operation while driving............... 170
recommended shift speeds.............. 173
shifting the gears.................. 171
specifications.................... 313
Cold engine starting.................. 148
Combination lap and shoulder belts.........110, 112
Controls
mirrors........................ 86
power seat..................... 109
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 229
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 265
preparing for storage................ 309
specifications.................... 313
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 265
Cooling fan...................... 250
Crankcase emission filter................ 311
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 324
D
Daytime running light system.............. 63
Defects, reporting................... 315
Defrost, windshield................. 67,70
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........271, 273
engine oil..................... 258
power steering fluid................. 268
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 242
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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
E
Electrical system
fuses......................218, 224
operating when the engine is off............ 73
relays....................... 225
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 73
radio reception.................... 55
tuning the radio................. 29,46
warranty and service information............ 58
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 317
battery acid spills................238, 277
fuel........................ 292
jump-starting.................... 237
towing....................... 242
Emergency brake (parking brake)..........158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 295
emissions warranty................ 3,295
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 14
does not start.................... 149
fuel injected engine, starting............. 147
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 150
preparing to start.................. 147
service points.................... 253
starting...................... 148
starting after a collision............... 150
storing your vehicle................. 307
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Index
Engine block heater.................. 150
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 265
checking hoses................... 267
disposal..................250, 261, 273
preparing for storage................ 309
proper solution...............250, 261, 273
recovery reservoir.................. 253
specifications.................... 313
temperature gauge.................. 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 22
mechanical...................... 22
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic........ 22
Engine fan...................... 250
Engine:idle speed control................ 149
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter............258, 260
checking and adding................ 258
dipstick...................... 258
disposal..................250, 261, 273
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
filter, specifications................. 311
specifications..................257, 313
synthetic oil.................... 257
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 257
Entry system
illuminated...................... 97
remote........................ 93
Exhaust fumes..................... 152
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
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Index
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 288
remote release................... 288
Fuel filter, specifications................ 311
Fuel gauge....................... 22
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 150
starting after a collision............... 150
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 224
power distribution box............... 223
Fuses
charts.....................218, 224
checking and replacing............... 224
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 288
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........290, 294
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 288
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 19
charging system gauge................. 19
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
tachometer...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
stuck in lock position................. 73
L
Lamps
checking...................... 298
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 72
daytime running light system............. 63
hazard flashers................... 217
headlamps...................... 61
illuminated entry system................ 97
instrument panel, dimming.............. 64
interior lamps.................. 61,64
replacing bulbs................... 298
trailer....................... 213
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 75
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 12
brake........................ 10
charging system................... 15
check engine..................... 14
engine oil pressure.................. 20
hazard warning light................ 217
high beam...................... 21
oil pressure...................... 20
overdrive off..................... 14
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 14
turn signal indicator.................. 75
Load limits
GAWR....................... 187
GVWR....................... 187
trailer towing.................... 191
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Index
Lubricant specifications................. 313
Lug nuts
standard...................... 233
tightening sequence................. 230
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 249
Manual transmission
clutch....................... 170
fluid, checking and adding.............. 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
shifting gears.................... 171
shift speeds..................... 173
Master cylinder, brakes................. 261
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 294
Mirrors
dual electric remote control.............. 86
side view mirrors (power)............... 86
Motorcraft parts.................... 311
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 315
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 290
Odometer
description...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
Oil filter.....................260, 311
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 257
Oil viscosity...................... 257
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 297
Overdrive.....................167, 169
Overseas offices.................... 325
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Index
Transmission
automatic operation................. 164
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 272
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
Transmitter (see Remote entry).............. 93
Trip odometer...................... 25
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 297
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 75
lever......................... 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal............250, 261, 273
V
Variable interval wipers................. 76
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 318
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 196
understanding loading information.......... 187
Vehicle storage.................... 307
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 64
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 257
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 15,19
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