2000 FORD RANGER engine oil

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock .............................29,36,42,51
Clutch
fluid ..........................................167
operation while driving ..........116
recommended shift speeds ....118
Console ........................................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............168
refill capacities .................172,209
specifications ...................212,214
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Customer Assistance ................137
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................225
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................218
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................224
Getting roadside assistance ...137
Getting the
service you need ....................218
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................229
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................221
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............224
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................173
engine oil .................................163
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........212
Driveline universal
joint and slip yoke ....................177Driving under
special conditions ..............122,123
mud ..........................................122
sand .........................................122
snow and ice ...........................123
through water ..................122,124
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emission control system ..........195
Engine .................................214,215
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................168
idle speed control ...................178
lubrication
specifications ...................212,214
refill capacities ........................209
service points ............160,161,162
starting after a collision .........138
Engine block heater .................104
Engine oil ..................................163
checking and adding ..............163
dipstick ....................................163
filter, specifications .........165,209
recommendations ...................165
refill capacities ........................209
specifications ...................212,214
Exhaust fumes ..........................105
Fluid capacities .........................209
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12,119
control trac ...............................24
description ..............................119
driving off road .......................121
electronic shift ...................24,119
indicator light .........................119
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................186
calculating fuel economy .......192
cap ...........................................188
Index
232

capacity ...................................209
choosing the right fuel ...........189
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................195
detergent in fuel .....................191
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................186,188,192
filter, specifications .........192,209
fuel pump shut-off switch .....138
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........192
octane rating .............190,214,215
quality ......................................190
running out of fuel .................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................186
Fuses ...................................140,141
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............188
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................192
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............17
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................14
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....125
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............125
calculating ........................125,127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125Hazard flashers .........................138
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................202
bulb specifications ..................201
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ............................11,18
replacing bulbs .......................197
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................19
heater only system ...................19
Hood ..........................................159
Ignition ................................214,215
positions of the ignition ...........54
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..94
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................196
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................207
cluster ...................................8,207
lighting up
panel and interior .....................19
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......152
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........54
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................201
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............18
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps .........................202
replacing bulbs ..197,199,200,201
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
Index
233

air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,108
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................12
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
fuel reset ...................................10
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................59
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................125
GAWR ......................................125
GVWR ......................................125
trailer towing ..........................125
Loading instructions .................126
Lubricant specifications ....212,214
Lumbar support, seats ...............71
Manual transmission .................116
fluid capacities ........................209
lubricant specifications ..........214
reverse .....................................118
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................208
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Motorcraft parts .................192,209
Octane rating ............................190
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................163
Overdrive .....................................59
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................64
Parking brake ............................108
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....209
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................144
Power door locks ........................62
Power steering ..........................109fluid, checking and adding ....173
fluid, refill capacity ................209
fluid, specifications ..........212,214
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................110
Radio ............................................26
Relays ........................................140
Remote entry system ............63,64
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
panic alarm ...............................64
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................66
replacing the batteries .............65
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........13,72,73,74,75,76
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ......72,73,74,75,76
belt minder ...............................80
cleaning the safety belts ...83,207
extension assembly ..................79
for adults ....................73,74,75,76
for children ...............................93
lap belt ......................................78
warning light
and chime ........................10,13,79
Safety seats for children ............94
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............72
Seats ............................................70
child safety seats ......................94
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............67,68,69
Servicing your vehicle ..............158
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications ...............209,214,215
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................212,214
Index
234

Item Information
Required fuel Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance 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
SAE 5W-30 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
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.5L I4 with
manual transmission
110.0L (10.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-2.5L I4 with
automatic transmission
19.7L (10.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with
manual transmission
114.3L (15.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with
automatic transmission
114.0L (14.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with
manual transmission
113.0L (13.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with
automatic transmission
112.5L (13.2 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Filling station information
239