2007 FORD RANGER parking brake

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty
Guide/Owner Information Guideto find out which parts and services
are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
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Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with
the prop rod.
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If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40° F (4.5°C),
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.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor 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).
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When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start
the engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trim
strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
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1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt and water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Remove cap and rubber
diaphragm from reservoir.
3. Add fluid until the level reaches
the step in the reservoir.
4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and
cap onto reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
•Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled check
and change intervals.
•Transmission does not consume fluid.
•Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see
a leak.
•Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 20 miles
(30 km) of driving.
To check and add fluid:
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) to reach normal operating
temperatures.
2. If driven in hot weather, city traffic, pulling a trailer, allow
transmission to cool for 30 minutes before checking.
3. Engage parking brake, start engine.
4. Put your foot on the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever slowly
through all of the gear ranges.
5. Shift to P (Park) and leave the engine running.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean with a dry lint free rag.
7. Install and fully seat the dipstick into the filler tube.
8. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level. Level should be in
the cross-hatched area.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluid and clutch fluid
(if equipped)Fill to line or
step (for clutch)
on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weather strips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Hinges, door checks,
latches, striker plates, fuel
filler door hinge and seat
tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
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-K /
ESA-M1C75-B
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A
Air cleaner filter ...............256–257
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ....................97–98
and child safety seats ..............99
description ................................98
disposal ....................................102
driver airbag ......................98, 100
indicator light .........................101
operation ...........................98, 100
passenger airbag ...............98, 100
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................234
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................160
Anti-theft system ........................76
Audio system (see Radio) ..19, 21,
24, 29, 32, 37, 41
Automatic transmission ............163
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................164
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................46
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........259
refill capacities ........................259
traction lok ..............................162
B
Battery .......................................232
acid, treating emergencies .....232
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................232
replacement, specifications ...257servicing ..................................232
Bed extender ..............................70
BeltMinder
.................................93
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...................................160
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............160
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specifications .................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....259
Cargo area shade ........................70
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety restraints ..............106
child safety belts ....................106
Child safety seats ......................109
attaching with tether straps ..112
in front seat ............................110
in rear seat ..............................110
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............215
instrument panel ....................217
interior .....................................218
plastic parts ............................216
safety belts ..............................218
washing ....................................213
waxing .....................................214
wheels ......................................214
wiper blades ............................217
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................137
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........259
Lug nuts ....................................199
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transmission .................166
fluid capacities ........................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
reverse .....................................167
Mirrors .........................................67
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Motorcraft parts ........219, 239, 257
O
Octane rating ............................244
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................185
Power door locks ........................72Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacity ................259
fluid, specifications .................259
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ........19, 21, 24, 29, 32, 37, 41
CD-MP3 ...............................38, 41
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system ...........72–73
illuminated entry ......................75
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacing the batteries .............73
Roadside assistance ..................178
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............82, 86–90
Safety defects, reporting ..........212
Safety restraints ..............82, 86–90
BeltMinder
..............................93
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................87–89
for children .....................105–106
lap belt ......................................87
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................84
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ..........92
Safety seats for children ..........109
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