2005 FORD RANGER trailer

Refer to the following chart for information regarding the
factory-equipped trailer tow connector:
Trailer tow connector
Color Function Comment
1. Dark Green Trailer right-hand
turn signalCircuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and right-hand
turn signal is applied.
2. Yellow Trailer left-hand turn
signalCircuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and left-hand
turn signal is applied.
3. Tan/White Tail lamp Relay controlled circuit
activated when the park
lamps/headlamps are on.
4. White Ground Matching vehicle circuit
returns to battery’s negative
ground.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmissionsection in the
Drivingchapter.)
•Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside
temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate
higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speed
until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to
Engine coolant temperature gaugein theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
•Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
•Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
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Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guide
for more information.
Trailer towing tips
•Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
•Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
•The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
•After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
•To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions).
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer
into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the
trailer is removed from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:
•do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
•do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
•causing internal damage to the components.
•affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing. An
example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
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•O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
•Provides engine braking.
•Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.
•To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control
switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
•O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional
engine braking on downgrades.
1 (First)
•Provides maximum engine braking.
•Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
•Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
•Allowed in D (Drive) with Overdrive or D (Drive) without Overdrive.
•Depress the accelerator to the floor.
•Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.O/D
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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
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
14—Not used
15—Not used
16—Not used
17 40A** ABS (motor)
18—Not used
19 20A** Engine fan
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—Not used
28—Not used
29—Not used
30—Not used
31—Not used
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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43—Not used
44—Not used
45A—Wiper HI/LO relay
45B—Wiper Park/Run relay
46A—Fuel pump relay
46B—Washer pump relay
47—Engine fan relay
48—Starter relay
49—Not used
50—Not used
51—Not used
52—Not used
53—Not used
54—PCM relay
55—Blower relay
56A—A/C clutch solenoid relay
56B—Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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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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•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
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] 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
8–10 miles (12–16 km) 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 MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
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