1999 FORD RANGER coolant capacity

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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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.
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Item Information
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles with 2.5L
I4 engine
2
9.3L (9.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles with 3.0L
or 4.0L V6 engine
2
9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x4 vehicles
29.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
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