2000 FORD RANGER air filter

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Introduction
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.5L I4 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Air filter assembly
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3.0L V6 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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4.0L OHV V6 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L FFV V6
engine4.0L V6 engine
Air filter
elementFA-1658 FA-1658 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-1002 FG-1002 FG-1002
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S FL-1A
PCV valve EV-227 EV-130 EV-225
Spark plugs* AWSF-32F** AGSF-22PP*** 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.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 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
Capacities and specifications
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................84
and child safety seats ..............85
description ................................84
disposal ......................................88
driver air bag ............................86
indicator light ......................10,87
operation ...................................86
passenger air bag .....................86
passenger
deactivation switch ..............25,88
Air cleaner filter .......................209
Air conditioning ..........................19
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................21
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................168
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................107,108
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........26
Automatic transmission ............111
driving an automatic
overdrive ..........................112,114
fluid, adding ............................173
fluid, checking ........................173
fluid, refill capacities ..............209
fluid, specification ..................214
Auxiliary power point .................25
Axle
lubricant specifications ...212,214
refill capacities ........................209
traction lok ..............................124
Battery .......................................178
acid, treating emergencies .....178
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....152
maintenance-free ....................178
replacement, specifications ...209servicing ..................................178
voltage gauge ............................17
Belt minder .................................80
Brakes ........................................106
anti-lock .....................106,107,108
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ......................10,108
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....166
fluid, refill capacities ..............209
fluid, specifications ..........212,214
lubricant specifications ...212,214
parking ....................................108
shift interlock ..........................111
Break-in period .............................2
Capacities for refilling fluids ....209
Cargo area shade ........................63
Cargo net .....................................63
Certification Label ....................217
Child safety restraints ................93
child safety belts ......................93
Child safety seats ........................94
attaching with tether straps ....99
in front seat ..............................96
in rear seat ................................96
tether anchorage hardware .....99
Cleaning your vehicle ...............203
engine compartment ..............204
exterior .............................204,207
exterior lamps .........................206
instrument panel ....................207
instrument panel lens ............207
interior .....................................207
mirrors .....................................208
plastic parts ............................206
safety belts ..............................207
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................204
windows ..................................208
wiper blades ............................206
Index
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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
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