1998 FORD RANGER fuel

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle75W90 Gear
LubeXY-
75W90-QLWSP-
M2C201-A
Rear axleMotorcraft
SAE 80W90
Rear Axle
Lube
1
F1TZ-
19580-BWSL-
M2C192-A
Brake fluid and clutch
fluid
(if equipped)High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-
ABESA-
M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolantFord
Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)F6AZ-
19544-AA or
BESE-
M97B44-A or
WSS-
M97B44-D
Engine oilMotorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-BSP
or QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches, stricker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-
19584-AA or
F5AZ-
19g209-AAESB-
M1C93-B or
ESB-
M1C159-A
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft,
clutch pilot bearing and.
input shaft spline
(manual transmission).Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C ESA-
M1C75-B
Capacities and specifications
150

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Power steering fluid,
transfer case fluid and
transmission fluid
(manual)Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic transmission
(4R44E and 5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Windshield washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-
19550-ABESR-
M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 153 182 245
Horsepower 119 @ 5000 rpm 150 @ 5000 rpm 160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque 146 lbs. ft. @
3000 rpm185 lbs. ft. @
3250 rpm225 lbs. ft. @
2750 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug
gap1.07-1.17 mm
(0.042-.046 inch)1.07-1.17 mm
(0.042-.046 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056 inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.14:1 9.0:1
Capacities and specifications
151

Aiming headlamps ....................142
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................47
and child safety seats ..............48
description ................................47
disposal ......................................50
indicator light ...........................50
passenger air bag ...........48,51,52
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......19,20,21
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ................................66
Anti-theft system ........................35
Battery .......................................128
voltage gauge ............................15
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............118
Brakes ..........................................64
anti-lock ................................64,65
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................66
fluid, checking and adding ....118
Brake-shift interlock ...................67
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................139
headlamps ...............................140
specifications ..........................141
Changing a tire .........................101
Child safety seats ........................54
Chime
headlamps on ............................11
Cleaning your vehicle ...............142
engine compartment ..............143
fabric ........................................146
instrument panel ....................146
plastic parts ............................145
safety belts ..............................146
tail lamps .................................145
washing ....................................142
waxing .....................................143wheels ......................................143
windows ..................................146
Clutch
fluid ..........................................119
Controls ..................................23,31
Driving under special
conditions ....................................77
high water .................................78
slippery roads ......................78,79
Emission control system ..........138
Engine ........................................151
service points ............112,113,114
Engine block heater ...................62
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............121
disposal ....................................122
refill capacities ........................123
Engine oil ...........................115,117
changing oil and oil filter .......118
checking and adding .......115,117
Exhaust fumes ............................63
Foglamps .....................................16
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........74
control trac ..........................22,75
indicator light ...........................75
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......137
improving fuel economy ..........92
octane rating ...........................136
quality ......................................136
running out of fuel .................137
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................135
Fuel gauge ...................................12
Fuel pump shut-off switch .........93
Fuse panels
instrument panel ......................95
power distribution box .............98
Fuses .......................................94,95
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
Index
156

Hazard flashers ...........................93
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flashing ......................................17
high beam .................................16
Heating ........................................17
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood ..........................................111
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .17
Jump-starting your vehicle .....106,
107
attaching cables ......................107
disconnecting cables ..............108
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Lamps
interior lamps .........................141
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check engine ............................6,7
cruise indicator .........................10
door ajar ....................................10
fuel reset .....................................8
overdrive off ................................9
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ............................81
Lubricant specifications ...........150
Manual transmission
driving .............................72,73,74
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................146
side view mirrors (power) .......31
Motorcraft parts ........................147
Odometer .....................................14Off road driving, 4-wheel drive .77
Overdrive .....................................28
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................33
Parking brake ..............................66
Power door locks ........................31
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....123
Radio ............................................24
Recreational towing, all wheels
on the ground .............................89
Refill capacities for fluids ........148
Relays ..........................................94
Remote entry system .................32
illuminated entry ......................34
locking/unlocking doors ...........32
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................34
replacing the batteries .............33
Reporting safety defects ..........155
Safety restraints
extension assembly ..................45
lap and shoulder belts ...40,41,42
maintenance ..............................46
proper use .................................39
warning light and chime .........11,
45,46
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....57
tether anchorage hardware .....58
Seats ............................................37
adjusting the seat, manual .......37
jump seats ............................38,39
lumbar support .........................38
rear seat access ........................38
Servicing your vehicle ..............110
precautions when servicing ...110
Snowplowing .................................2
Special notice
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................24
Index
157

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity
(Regular cab-Short wheel base)62.8L (16.6 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity
(Regular cab-Long wheel base)75.7 (20.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (SuperCab) 74.2L (19.6 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(with filter change)-
2.5L and 3.0L engines4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Engine oil capacity
(with filter change)-
4.0L engine4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-2.5L
without air conditioning6.2L (6.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-2.5L
with air conditioning6.8L (7.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L
without air conditioning9.0L (9.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L
with air conditioning9.6L (10.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L
without air conditioning7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L
with air conditioning8.1L (8.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.65L (2.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles9.0L (9.5 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x4 vehicles9.3L (9.8 quarts)
Filling station information
159