2009 FORD RANGER automatic transmission

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.
9. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250ml) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct at normal operating temperatures. Refer to
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant (2.3L
engine with manual
transmission)10.5 quarts
(10.0L)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine coolant (2.3L
engine with automatic
transmission)10.2 quarts
(9.7L)
Engine coolant (4.0L
engine with manual
transmission)13.7 quarts
(13.0L)
Engine coolant (4.0L
engine with automatic
transmission)13.2 quarts
(12.5L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil (2.3L
engine)4.0 quarts
(3.8L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and
API Certification Mark
Engine oil (4.0L
engine)5.0 quarts
(4.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W30-QSP (US)
CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C929-A and
API Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Automatic transmission
fluid (4x2 vehicles with
2.3L engine)9.9 quarts
(9.4L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON

VATF
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V Automatic transmission
fluid (4x2 vehicles with
4.0L engine)10.0 quarts
(9.5L)
3
Automatic transmission
fluid (4x4 vehicles with
4.0L engine)10.3 quarts
(9.8L)
3
Manual transmission
fluid (5-speed)2.8 quarts (2.65L)
5
Transfer case fluid
(4X4)1.25 quarts
(1.2L)Motorcraft Transfer
Case FluidXL–12 /
—
Power steering fluidFill between
MIN/MAX line on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Front axle fluid (4X4)3.6 pints
(1.7L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid5.0-5.3 pints
(2.4-2.5L)
6,7,8
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid (FX4
only)5.25-5.5 pints
(2.5-2.6L)
6,7,8
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Windshield washer fluid2.75 quarts
(2.6L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank–Regular cab
(Short wheel base)17 gallons
(64.4L)——
Fuel tank–Regular cab
(Long wheel base)20.3 gallons
(76.8L)——
Fuel tank–SuperCab19.5 gallons
(73.8L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only have the API
Certification mark and meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or
WSS-M2C930-A (2.3L).3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON
/MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenanceto determine
the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause
transmission damage.5Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.6Traction-Lok axles use 4.75-5.0 pints (2.2-2.4L) of rear axle lubricant.7Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6mm to
14mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.8Add 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.
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Five-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) D
Five-speed manual (HD) J
Five-speed manual (R1) R
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................159
Air cleaner filter ...............258–259
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................89
and child safety seats ..............91
description ................................89
disposal ......................................94
driver airbag ........................89, 92
indicator light ...........................93
operation .............................89, 92
passenger airbag .................89, 92
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................236
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................159–160
Anti-theft system ........................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 26
Automatic transmission ............163
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........260
refill capacities ........................260
B
Battery .......................................234
acid, treating emergencies .....234
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................234replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................234
Belt-Minder
...............................84
Booster seats .............................110
Brakes ........................................159
anti-lock ...........................159–160
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................160
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cargo cage ...................................61
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..107
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ......................103, 106
LATCH .....................................106
recommendations ...................100
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................110
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............218
instrument panel ....................220
interior .....................................221
plastic parts ............................219
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................216
waxing .....................................217
wheels ......................................217
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extension assembly ..................83
for adults .......................78, 80–81
for children ...............................97
lap belt ......................................79
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................75
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and chime ....83–84
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................106
Safety seats for children ..........102
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................265
Satellite Radio Information ........37
Seats ............................................70
child safety seats ....................102
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............224
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................259, 264
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your vehicle ........154–156
jump starting ..........................200
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................55T
Tilt steering wheel ......................55
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........191
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....132
Tires ...........................117–119, 191
alignment ................................126
care ..........................................122
changing ..........................191, 196
checking the pressure ............122
inflating ...................................120
label .........................................131
replacing ..................................123
rotating ....................................126
safety practices .......................125
sidewall information ...............127
snow tires and chains ............137
spare tire .................................192
terminology .............................119
tire grades ...............................118
treadwear ........................118, 122
Towing .......................................143
recreational towing .................152
trailer towing ..........................143
wrecker ....................................206
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................257
Transmission
automatic operation ...............163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................256
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
lubricant specifications ..........260
manual operation ....................167
Turn signal ..................................48
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