1997 FORD RANGER tailgate

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[CF28200(R)05/96]
To Disengage Speed Control
[CF28220(R)05/96]
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Depress the brake pedal, or
[CF28240(R)05/96]
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Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
[CF28260(R)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously set
speed and the SPEED CONT light will turn off.
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[CF28280(R)05/96]
To Return to a Set Speed
[CF28300(R)05/96]
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Press RSM. For RSM to operate, the vehicle speed must be
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF36000(R)02/96]
Doors
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[CF38200(R)01/96]
Tailgate
[CF38300(R)01/96]
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Tailgate operation
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[CF38400(R)01/96]
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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[CF38500(R)01/96]
To release the tailgate:
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[CF38600(R)01/96]
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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Controls and Features
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[CF38700(R)01/96]
If you disconnect the upper end of each cable, you can lower
the tailgate completely.
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[CF38800(R)01/96]
NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage the tailgate if it
is lowered completely.
[CF38900(R)01/96]
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Releasing the tailgate
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[CF38950(R)01/96]
Tailgate removal
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[CF39000(R)01/96]
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.
[CF39100(R)01/96]
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Tailgate removal
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[CF39200(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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[CF39300(R)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF39500(R)05/96]
The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To
lock all doors push the switch marked L. To unlock all doors
push the switch marked U.
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[CF39600(R)01/96]
The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
[CF39700(R)01/96]
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Power door lock controls
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[CF46500(R)04/96]
Windows
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[CF47800(R)01/96]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
[CF47900(R)01/96]
Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
switch that operates all door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power
window controls.
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[CF48300(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Tailgate........................ 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 64
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 143
Tilt steering wheel.................... 79
Tires
changing...................... 227
checking the pressure................ 279
cleaning...................... 287
inspection and maintenance............. 279
replacing...................... 282
rotating...................... 281
snow tires and chains................ 286
spare tire....................227, 229
storing your vehicle................. 309
tire grades..................... 282
treadwear..................... 282
wear bands..................... 282
wheel and tire matching............... 286
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 242
with a tow truck.................. 242
Traction control.................... 170
Traction-lok rear axle................. 170
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 196
safety chains.................... 212
trailer brakes.................... 212
trailer lamps.................... 213
Transfer case
fluid checking................... 274
lever operated................... 179
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