1999 FORD RANGER coolant

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listed
in the maintenance guide and or service guide.
Before adding engine coolant, check the color of the coolant in your
vehicle.
For vehicles with green coolant,use Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid E2FZ-19549±AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8±B) or an equivalent
premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44±A.
Do not add orange coolant or recycled coolant to your vehicle
originally equipped with conventional green coolant.
For vehicles with orange coolant,use Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant F6AZ-19544±AA or a DEX-COOLtequivalent that meets Ford
specification WSS-M97B44±D.
Do not add conventional green coolant or recycled coolant to
your vehicle originally equipped with orange coolant.
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed
with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant
additives in your vehicle. These additives may harm your engine cooling
system. The use of an improper coolant may void your warranty of your
vehicle's engine cooling system.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury
dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved
processes.
For vehicles with green coolant,not all coolant recycling processes
produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44±A, and use
of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components.
For vehicles with orange coolant,no recycling process has been
approved at this time and use of such coolant may harm engine and
cooling system components.
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.
Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities and specificationschapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have
to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36ÉC [±34ÉF]), it may
be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to
the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in
your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature
level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine
coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the maintenance guide and
or service guide for the service
interval schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.5L engine9.3L
(9.8 quarts)
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engine9.5L
(10.0 quarts)
4x4 vehicles
with automatic9.8L
(10.3 quarts)
Engine coolant
12.5L 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)
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab
(Short wheel
base)62.4L
(16.5 gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base)75.7L
(20.0 gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L
(19.5 gallons)
Transfer Case
FluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F4x4 Vehicles 1.2L
(1.25 quarts)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Front axle fluid Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant4x4 Vehicles
1.7L (3.6 pints)
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantAll
2.4-2.5L
(5.0-5.3 pints)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the Maintenance
and Care chapter.
2Traction-Lok axles use 2.2±2.4L (4.75±5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 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.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle75W90 Gear
LubeXY-75W90-QL WSP-M2C201-A
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
80W90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped)High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door weather
stripsSilicone
LubricantC0AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine Coolant
(green in color)E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Ford Extended
Life Engine
Coolant (orange
in color)F6AZ-19544-AA WSS-M97B44-D
or DEX-COOLt
equivalent
Engine oilMotorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, door
checks, latches,
striker 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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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................81
and child safety seats ..............83
description ................................82
disposal ......................................85
indicator light ...........................85
passenger air bag .....................83
passenger deactivation
switch ....................23,86,87,88,89
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......19,20,21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .....108,109,110,111,112
Axle
refill capacities ........................200
Battery
voltage gauge ............................15
Brakes ........................................103
anti-lock .....................103,104,105
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....160
shift interlock ..........................107
Break-in period ..........................2,3
Cargo area shade ........................64
Cargo net .....................................64
CD player ....................................51
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....96
in rear seat ................................93
tether anchorage hardware .....96
Cleaning your vehicle ...............195
engine compartment ..............196
exterior .............................196,199
exterior lamps .........................198
interior .....................................199
plastic parts ............................198
washing ....................................195
waxing .....................................195
wheels ......................................196windows ..................................199
wiper blades ............................198
Clutch
fluid ..........................................161
operation while driving ...112,113
recommended shift speeds ....114
Console ........................................64
Coolant ...............................164,165
checking and adding ..............163
refill capacities ........................165
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................169
Driving under special
conditions ...........................118,119
sand .........................................119
snow and ice ...........................120
through water .........................119
Emission control system ..........186
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light .................................6,7
coolant .....................................162
idle speed control ...................170
service points ............154,155,156
starting after a collision .........133
Engine block heater .................100
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............158
dipstick ....................................157
specifications ...................157,159
Exhaust fumes ..........................102
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..10,115
description .......................116,117
driving off road .......................118
electronic shift ..............22,23,116
indicator light .........................115
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........180
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................186
detergent in fuel .....................182
Index
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filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................178,180
gauge .........................................12
quality ......................................182
running out of fuel .................183
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................178
Fuses ...................................134,135
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............183,184,185,186
Gauges ....................................11,12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........15
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ..........123,128,129,130
Hazard flashers .........................133
Headlamps
aiming ......................................194
bulb specifications ..................194
high beam ..............................9,16
warning chime ..........................11
Heating ........................................17
heater only system ..............17,18
Hood ..........................................153
Ignition .......................................204
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................188
Instrument panel ..........................6
cleaning ...................................198
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........55
Lamps
daytime running light ...............16
fog lamps ...................................16
headlamps .................................16
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....17
interior lamps .........................194replacing
bulbs .....188,189,190,191,192,193
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................55
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check coolant ............................10
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................10
fuel reset .....................................8
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
speed control ............................60
turn signal indicator ...................9
Lumbar support, seats ..........72,73
Manual transmission
reverse .....................................114
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................199
side view mirrors (power) .......63
Motorcraft parts ........................183
Octane rating ............................181
Odometer .....................................14
Overdrive .....................................60
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................65
Parking brake ............................105
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................138
Power door locks ........................63
Power steering ..........................106
fluid, checking and adding ....165
Radio ...24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,
33,34,35,36,37,38,39,41,
42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,51
Relays ........................................134
Remote entry system ..64,68,69,70
illuminated entry ......................67
Index
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Item Information
Recommended fuel Refer to9Octane recommendations9in
theMaintenance and carechapter.
Fuel tank capacity (Regular
cab-Short wheel base)62.4L (16.5 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (Regular
cab-Long wheel base)75.7 (20.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (SuperCab) 73.8L (19.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)-2.5L I4 and 3.0L
V6 engines4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)-4.0L V6 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 I4
without air conditioning
16.2L (6.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-2.5L I4 with
air conditioning
16.8L (7.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6
without air conditioning
19.0L (9.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with
air conditioning
19.6L (10.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6
without air conditioning
17.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with
air conditioning
18.1L (8.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity2.65L (2.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Filling station information
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