2003 FORD RANGER oil capacities

Brakes 112
Transmission operation 115
Trailer towing 134
Roadside Emergencies 146
Getting roadside assistance 146
Hazard flasher switch 147
Fuel pump shut-off switch 147
Fuses and relays 148
Changing tires 158
Jump starting 165
Wrecker towing 170
Customer Assistance 171
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 180
Cleaning 181
Maintenance and Specifications 187
Engine compartment 189
Engine oil 192
Battery 198
Fuel information 205
Part numbers 229
Refill capacities 229
Lubricant specifications 233
Accessories 240
Index 243
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component2.3L
I4engine3.0LV6
engine3.0L V6 FFV
engine4.0L V6
engine
Air filter
element FA-1658 FA-1658 FA-1658FA-1658
FA-1665
(FX4 only)
Fuel filter FG-1002 FG-1002 FG-1002 FG-1002
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S FL-400S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-227 EV-130 EV-130 EV-225
Spark plugs* AWSF-32FEM AWSF-32PP** AGSF-22PP** AGSF-34FP
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
** 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“PG”
suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6 have a“P”suffix. If any spark plug needs
to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix
letters“PP”as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W- 20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil2.3L engine 3.8L (4.0
quarts)
3.0L V6 engine 4.3L (4.5
quarts)
Motorcraft SAE
5W- 30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Brake fluid and
Clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line or
step (for clutch)
on reservoir
Maintenance and Specifications
229

in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............182
instrument panel ....................185
interior .....................................185
plastic parts ............................184
washing ....................................181
waxing .....................................181
wheels ......................................182
wiper blades ............................184
Clutch
fluid ..........................................218
operation while driving ..........118
recommended shift speeds ....119
Console ........................................56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............200
refill capacities ................204, 229
specifications ..................233, 236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Customer Assistance ................146
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................186, 240
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................173
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............177
Getting roadside assistance ...146
Getting the service you
need .........................................171
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................178
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................174
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................177D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................219
engine oil .................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........233
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................223
Driving under special
conditions ..................120, 125, 128
sand .........................................127
snow and ice ...........................129
through water .................127, 131
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emission control system ..........215
Engine ........................................236
cleaning ...................................182
coolant .....................................200
idle speed control ...................198
lubrication
specifications ..................233, 236
refill capacities ........................229
service points ..................189–191
starting after a collision .........147
Engine block heater .................112
Engine oil ..................................192
checking and adding ..............192
dipstick ....................................192
filter, specifications ........197, 229
recommendations ...................197
refill capacities ........................229
specifications ..................233, 236
Index
244

cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jack ............................................158
positioning .......................158, 161
storage .............................158–160
Jump-starting your vehicle ......165
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........108
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
cargo lamps ...............................42
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–45
replacing bulbs .............44, 46–49
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................44
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........113
Load limits .................................132
GAWR ......................................132
GVWR ......................................132
trailer towing ..........................132
Loading instructions .................133
Lubricant specifications ...233, 236
Lumbar support, seats ...............72M
Manual transmission .................118
fluid capacities ........................229
lubricant specifications ..........236
reverse .....................................119
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Motorcraft parts ................211, 229
O
Octane rating ............................209
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................192
P
Parking brake ............................113
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....229
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................152
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .............................52
Power point .................................51
Power steering ..........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....217
fluid, refill capacity ................229
fluid, specifications .........233, 236
Power Windows ...........................52
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................114
R
Radio ..............16–17, 20, 23, 29, 33
Relays ........................................148
Remote entry system .................64
illuminated entry ......................67
Index
246