2003 FORD RANGER transmission oil

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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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
Maintenance and Specifications
189

3.0L V6 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
Maintenance and Specifications
190

4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
Maintenance and Specifications
191

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Refer toLubricant specifications
in this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common
windshield washer antifreeze
additive. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents
should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without
damaging the vehicle’s paint finish,
wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5°C (40°F),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer
fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
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.
WASHERFLUIDONLY
RADIATOR
COOLANT
ONLY
Maintenance and Specifications
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•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)
Maintenance and Specifications
214

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil2.3L and 3.0L
engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
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 XL-5 ESB-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
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
Maintenance and Specifications
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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
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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