2000 FORD RANGER manual transmission

Speed control ..............................55
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle .........100,102
jump starting ..........................152
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ......................147,181,182,183
changing ...........................147,150
checking the pressure ............183
replacing ..................................184
rotating ....................................183
snow tires and chains ............185
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Towing .......................................183
recreational towing .................136
wrecker ....................................157
Traction-lok rear axle ...............124
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................177
Transmission
automatic operation ...............111
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................173
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................176fluid, refill capacities ..............209
lubricant specifications ...212,214
manual operation ....................116
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................11,54
Vehicle dimensions ...................215
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................217
Vehicle loading ..........................125
camper bodies ........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................168
Water, Driving through .............124
Windows
power .........................................61
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....168
checking and cleaning ............180
operation ...................................61
replacing wiper blades ...........181
Wrecker towing .........................157
Index
235

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.
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Item Information
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.65L (2.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
2
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles with I4
engine9.4L (9.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.2, 3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles with V6
engine9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.2, 3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x4 vehicles9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.2, 3
Windshield washer fluid 2.6L (2.75 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
Filling station information
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