1998 FORD RANGER engine

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
²Use only unleaded fuel.
²Avoid running out of fuel.
²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
²Have the services listed in your ªService Guideº performed according
to the specified schedule.
The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in the ªService Guideº are
required because they are considered essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the
charging system warning light, the ªCheck Engineº light or the
temperature warning light. These events could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
If you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have
the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive
if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill
you.
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Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission 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.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) system. If your ªcheck engine/service
engine soonº light is on, reference the applicable light description in the
Warning Lights and Chimessection of your owners guide. Your vehicle
may not pass the I/M test with the ªcheck engine/service engine soonº
light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the OBD-II system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº condition. To
ready the OBD-II system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city
and highway driving is necessary as described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop and go, city type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²headlamps
²foglamps
²high-mount brakelamp
²brakelamps
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During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any exterior
accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash.
After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three
or four months, depending on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to remove any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with
touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory
line. Observe the application instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special
wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high
pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
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²2.5L
²Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if
necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Use glass
cleaner or tar remover if necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blades with
undiluted windshield wiper solution.
Clean the windshield with undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
non-abrasive detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or
other solvents.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Air filter FA-1616 FA-1616 FA-1616
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Battery BXT-58 BXT-58 BXT-58
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S FL-1A
PCV valve EV-147 EV-130 EV-225
Spark plugs* AWSF-32F** AWSF-32PP*** AGSF-22PP***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
** Two spark plugs per cylinder required (eight total)
*** If any spark plug needs to be removed for inspection, it must be
re-installed in the same cylinder. Cylinders No.1, 2 and 3 have a ªPGº
suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6 have a ªPº suffix. If any spark plug
needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part
number suffix letters ªPPº as shown on the engine decal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.5L I4 and 3.0L
V6 engine4.3L (4.5 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll
Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual
2.65L (2.8 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles with
automatic9.0L (9.5 quarts)
4x4 vehicles with
automatic9.3L (9.8 quarts)
Engine
coolantFord Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)2.5L I4 engine
without A/C6.2L (6.5 quarts)
2.5L I4 engine
with A/C6.8L (7.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
without A/C9.0L (9.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with A/C9.6L (10.2 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
without A/C7.4L (7.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with A/C8.1L (8.6 quarts)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab
(Short wheel
base)62.8L (16.6 gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base)75.7L (20.0 gallons)
SuperCab 74.2L (19.6 gallons)
Transfer
Case FluidWarner 13±54 4x4 Vehicles
1.2L (1.25 quarts)
Front axle
fluidMotorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles with
2.5L I4 or 3.0L
V6 engine1.4L (1.5 quarts)
4x4 vehicles with
4.0L V6 engine1.7L (1.8 quarts)
Rear axle
fluid
1Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Rear
Axle LubricantAll
2.4-2.6L
(2.5-2.65 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
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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
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