2005 FORD RANGER transmission

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
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
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
(5R44E and
5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCON
V
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
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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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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................72
and child safety seats ..............74
description ................................72
disposal ......................................77
driver air bag ............................75
indicator light ...........................76
operation ...................................75
passenger air bag .....................75
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................77
Air cleaner filter ...............232–233
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........16, 18, 21, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............147
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................148
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................240
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
traction lok ..............................146
B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...233
servicing ..................................207Bed extender ..............................53
BeltMinder ...................................68
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................145
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................147
Bulbs ............................................41
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cargo area shade ........................53
Cargo net .....................................53
Cell phone use ............................52
Certification Label ....................242
Changing a tire .........................102
Child safety restraints ................82
child safety belts ......................82
Child safety seats ........................85
attaching with tether straps ....88
in front seat ..............................86
in rear seat ................................86
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
instrument panel ....................192
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
safety belts ..............................193
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................37
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps .....................41–42
replacing bulbs ....... 41–43, 45–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................128
Lubricant specifications ...237, 240
Lug nuts ....................................109
Lumbar support, seats ...............60
M
Manual transmission .................150
fluid capacities ........................234
lubricant specifications ..........240
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ................220, 233
O
Octane rating ............................219
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Parking brake ............................145Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................168
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .............................49
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................146
fluid, checking and adding ....226
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................147
R
Radio ....................16, 18, 21, 25, 28
CD-MP3 .....................................29
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors .....55–56
Roadside assistance ..................162
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............71
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................61, 63–65
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ..............61, 63–65
belt minder ...............................68
extension assembly ..................67
for adults .............................63–65
for children .........................81–82
lap belt ......................................66
safety belt maintenance ...........71
warning light and chime ....67–68
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Safety seats for children ............85
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............61
Seats ............................................59
child safety seats ......................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............195
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................16
AM/FM stereo CD .....................18
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................25
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................104
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................233, 240
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................237, 240
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your
vehicle ........................140–141, 143
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................48
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................118
Roadside Emergencies ...........102
Tires ...............................96–97, 102alignment ................................116
care ..........................................115
changing ..................102, 104, 106
checking the pressure ..............99
inspecting and inflating ...........98
label .........................................114
replacing ..................................101
rotating ....................................117
safety practices .......................116
sidewall information ...............109
snow tires and chains ............123
spare tire .................................103
terminology ...............................97
tire grades .................................97
treadwear ..........................96, 115
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................138
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............146
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................231
Transmission
automatic operation ...............147
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....147
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................230
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
manual operation ....................150
Turn signal ..................................40
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................240
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................243
Vehicle loading ..........................124
camper bodies ........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........144
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