2005 FORD RANGER 4x4 system

Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by
using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle
equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box
cover).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase
your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities
and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
heavy off-road usage.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of
the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited
and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake
and severely damage your engine.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do
not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.Driving through deep
water where the transmission vent tube or transfer case vent
tube (4x4 vehicles only) are submerged may allow water into the
transmission or transfer case and cause internal
transmission/transfer case damage.
CAMPER BODIES
Your Ranger Pickup is not recommended for slide–in camper bodies.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch
2 10A Trailer tow park lamps
3 10A Right low beam headlamp
4 10A Left low beam headlamp
5 30A Windshield wipers/washer
6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY)
7 5A Headlamp illumination indicator
8 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM), PADI
(Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator)
9 5A Cluster air bag indicator
10 10A Cluster (RUN/START), 4x4 module
(RUN/START), Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) (RUN/START)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11 10A Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Logic power)
12 15A Center console subwoofer amplifier
13 15A Horn, Interior lamps
14 15A High beam headlamp, High beam indicator
(cluster)
15—One-touch down relay
16 30A
cartridge
fusePower windows
17 15A Turn signals/Hazards
18—Not used
19 20A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)/Stop lamps
20 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module,
Brake-shift interlock, Speed control
module, Back-up lamps, Overdrive cancel
switch, Electronic flasher (turn/hazard)
21 5A Starter relay
22 5A Radio (START), 4x4 Neutral sense
(manual only)
23 30A Headlamps (low and high beam)
24 20A Radio
25—Accessory relay
26 2A Brake pressure switch
27 10A Climate control blower relay/blend doors,
4x4 module
28 15A 4x4 module B+
29 20A Cigar lighter or power point, Diagnostic
connector (OBD II)
30 5A Power mirrors
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park lamps,
License plate lamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
15—Not used
16—Not used
17 40A** ABS (motor)
18—Not used
19—Not used
20—Not used
21 10A* PCM
22—Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump
24—Not used
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26—Not used
27 20A* 4x4 module
28—Not used
29—Not used
30—Not used
31 15A* Foglamps
32—Not used
33 30A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (solenoids)
34—Not used
35—Not used
36—Not used
37—Not used
38 7.5A* Trailer tow (right turn)
39—Not used
40—Not used
41 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO)
sensors, EVAP canister vent valve,
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) stepper
motor, Transmission
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
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1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 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. MERCON
and MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance
Guideto 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
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Spark plug gap0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.042–0.046 inch
(1.07–1.17 mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression
ratio9.7:19.7:1 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsRegular Cab
Short Wheel Base
(SWB) - inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Long Wheel
Base (LWB)) -
inches (mm)SuperCab)
- inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length188.5 (4788) 200.4 (5092) 202.6 (5147)
(2) Overall
width69.4 (1762) 69.4 (1762) 70.3 (1785)
(3) Overall
height–4x2/4x465.0 (1652) /
68.5 (1740)66.0 (1677) /
68.4 (1737)66.0 (1676) /
68.7 (1746)
(4) Wheelbase 111.4 (2831) 117.4 (2983) 125.7 (3192)
(5) Track -
Front58.5 (1486) 58.5 (1486) 58.5 (1486)
(5) Track - Rear 57.3 (1455) 57.3 (1455) 57.3 (1455)
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