2006 FORD RANGER power steering fluid

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
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-K ESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and
transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(5R44E and
5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) 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. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.
2006 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
242

instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................43–44
replacing bulbs ...................43–44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........139
Load limits .................................117
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...240, 243
Lug nuts ....................................178
Lumbar support, seats .........65–66
M
Manual transmission .................145
fluid capacities ........................237
lubricant specifications ..........243
reverse .....................................146
Mirrors .........................................52
fold away ...................................52
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Motorcraft parts ........197, 218, 236
O
Octane rating ............................223
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................205
P
Parking brake ............................140
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....236
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................164
Power door locks ........................57
Power mirrors .............................52Power point .................................50
Power steering ..........................140
fluid, checking and adding ....229
fluid, refill capacity ................237
fluid, specifications .........240, 243
Power Windows ...........................51
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................141
R
Radio ....................18, 20, 23, 27, 30
CD-MP3 .....................................31
Relays ........................................160
Remote entry system .................58
illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors .....57–58
Roadside assistance ..................157
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........67–71
Safety defects, reporting ..........191
Safety restraints ....................67–71
belt minder ...............................73
extension assembly ..................72
for adults .............................68–70
for children ...............................88
lap belt ......................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ..........73
Safety seats for children ............92
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................245
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............67
2006 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
254

Seats ............................................64
child safety seats ......................92
Servicing your vehicle ..............199
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs, specifications ......236,
243
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............9
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................240, 243
Speed control ..............................52
Starting your
vehicle ........................135–136, 138
jump starting ..........................178
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................49
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................49
Tires ...........................103–104, 170
alignment ................................110
care ..........................................108
changing ..........................170, 175
checking the pressure ............108
inspecting and inflating .........105
label .........................................116
replacing ..................................109
rotating ....................................111
safety practices .......................110
sidewall information ...............112
snow tires and chains ............117spare tire .........................171–172
terminology .............................105
tire grades ...............................104
treadwear ........................104, 108
Towing .......................................124
recreational towing .................133
trailer towing ..........................124
wrecker ....................................184
Traction-lok rear axle ...............141
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................234
Transmission
automatic operation ...............142
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....142
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................233
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
lubricant specifications ..240, 243
manual operation ....................145
Turn signal ..................................42
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................243
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................246
Vehicle loading ..........................117
camper bodies ........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........138
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................204
Water, Driving through .............156
Windows
power .........................................51
2006 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
255