2002 FORD RANGER manual transmission

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
²2.3L I4 engine
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
3. Fluid level should be at bottom of
the opening.
4. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid level
is at the bottom of the opening.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer toLubricant
Specificationsin this chapter.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)3
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L
(9.9 quarts)2
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L
(10.0 quarts)2
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L9.8L
(10.3 quarts)2
Engine coolant4Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.0L
(10.5 quarts)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission9.7L
(10.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission14.3L
(15.1 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission14.0L
(14.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission12.5L
(13.2 quarts)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
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)
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 1.7L
(3.6 pints)
Rear axle
lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantAll 2.4-2.5L
(5.0-5.3 pints)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.6L
(2.75 quarts)
1Ensure 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 the scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick's normal operating range.
3Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by
filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle
on a level surface.
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil2.3L and 3.0L
engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
4.0L engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205±A
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, door
checks, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C159-A
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft,
clutch pilot
bearing and.
input shaft
spline (manual
transmission)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(5R44E and
5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill
of Traction-Lok axles.
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.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 138 182 245
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap1.04-1.19 mm
(0.041-0.047
inch)1.07-1.1 7mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.7:19.7:1 9.0:1
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................123±124
and child safety seats ............125
description ..............................124
disposal ....................................128
driver air bag ..........................126
indicator light ...................12, 127
operation .................................126
passenger air bag ...................126
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................128
Air cleaner filter .......................270
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................70
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................243
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................149
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................14
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 43, 52
Automatic transmission ............153
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................154
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
fluid, specification ..................276
Auxiliary power point ...........85, 92
Axle
lubricant specifications ..274, 276
refill capacities ........................271
traction lok ..............................151B
Battery .......................................241
acid, treating emergencies .....241
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....206
maintenance-free ....................241
replacement, specifications ...270
servicing ..................................241
voltage gauge ............................16
Bed extender ..............................93
BeltMinder .................................119
Brakes ........................................148
anti-lock ...................................149
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 150
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
fluid, specifications .........274, 276
lubricant specifications ..274, 276
parking ....................................150
shift interlock ..........................153
Break-in period .............................5
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....271
Cargo area shade ........................92
Cargo net .....................................92
Certification Label ....................279
Child safety restraints ..............133
child safety belts ....................133
Child safety seats ......................134
attaching with tether straps ..138
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
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