2020 FORD RANGER lac

WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling. WARNING:
This vehicle may have
more than one battery. Removing the
battery cables from only one battery
does not disconnect your vehicle
electrical system. Make sure you
disconnect the battery cables from all
batteries when disconnecting power.
Failure to do so may cause serious
personal injury or property damage. WARNING:
For vehicles with
Auto-Start-Stop the battery requirement
is different. You must replace the battery
with one of exactly the same
specification.
The battery is located in the engine
compartment. See
Under Hood
Overview (page 263).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free
battery. It does not require additional
water during service.
If your vehicle battery has a cover, make
sure you correctly install it after cleaning
or replacing the battery.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the
battery terminals. If any corrosion is
present on the battery or terminals, remove
the cables from the terminals and clean
with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and
water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period. To maintain correct operation of the
battery management system, if you add
any electrical devices to your vehicle, do
not connect the ground connection directly
to the negative battery terminal. A
connection at the negative battery terminal
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note:
Electrical accessories or components
added to your vehicle by you or an
authorized dealer, may adversely affect
battery performance, durability and the
performance of other electrical systems on
your vehicle.
If a replacement battery is required, we
recommend you use a Ford replacement
battery that matches the electrical
requirements of your vehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the battery
and your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, transmission must relearn
its adaptive strategy. Because of this, the
transmission may shift firmly when first
driven. This is normal operation while the
transmission fully updates its operation to
optimum shift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do
the following:
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
Note: The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period after you switch the ignition off.
This is to allow diagnostic and adaptive
tables to be stored. Disconnecting the
battery without waiting can cause damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable terminal first.
5. Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable terminal last.
6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Before reconnecting the battery,
make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note: If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid un-intended connection
or arcing.
Note: Make sure the battery cable terminals
are fully tightened.
Note: If you disconnect or replace the
battery, you must reset the clock and the
pre-set radio stations once the battery is
reconnected.
Battery Disposal Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries. CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
alcohol or windscreen washer concentrate.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades
Note:
The windshield wiper blades are
different in length.
Note: If you install wiper blades of the
wrong length, the wiper blades can clash
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1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass. 2. Squeeze the blade's lock pin and tab
on the bottom of the arm to release
the wiper blade.
3. Slide the blade out to remove it from the arm hook.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer. 8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line
of the headlamp high beam bulb. Refer to
the graphic below step 4.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam. 5. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver or socket wrench, to turn
the adjuster clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the vertical
aim of the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Contact an authorized dealer.
CHANGING A BULB
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass. Headlamp assembly:
A. High beam bulb.
B. Low beam bulb.
C.
Front park and direction indicator bulb.
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Replacing the High Beam Headlamp
Bulb
1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. With the hood open, locate and
carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp
Bulb 1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. With the hood open, locate and
carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Front Park and Direction
Indicator Bulb
1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs
All bulbs in this assembly except for the
direction indicator bulb are LED. If an LED
fails have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Contact an authorized dealer.
Front Side Marker Bulb 1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. Remove the lamp from the wheel lip
molding by releasing the clip.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator (If Equipped)
Side direction indicator.
A
Approach lamp.
B
If an LED fails have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Contact an authorized
dealer.
Front Fog Lamps 1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. To access the bulb, reach behind the
bumper.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder. Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)
If an LED fails have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Contact an authorized
dealer.
Rear Lamps
Type 1
Tail, Brake, Reversing, and Direction
Indicator 278
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Brake and rear park bulb.
A
Rear direction indicator bulb.
B
Reverse lamp bulb.
C
1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. Open the tailgate to access the rear lamp assemblies.
3. Remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly. Then, carefully pull the
lamp assembly from the tailgate pillar
by releasing the two retaining tabs.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction
Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs
If an LED fails have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Contact an authorized
dealer.
Type 2
Tail, Brake, Reversing Lamp and
Direction Indicator
1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. Undo the screws to remove the outer
lens and access the bulbs.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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License Plate Lamp
1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. Use a screwdriver to carefully remove
the lamp from the rear bumper.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp 1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2.
Remove the four screws and move the
lamp assembly away from the vehicle
to expose the bulb sockets. 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it
counterclockwise and pulling it out of
the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp and
High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
If an LED fails have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Contact an authorized
dealer.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
When changing the engine air filter, do not
allow debris or foreign material to enter
the air induction system. Engine
components are susceptible to damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Change the air filter element at the correct
interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 412).
Incorrect component use can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty. See
Motorcraft Parts (page
324).
To replace the air filter element do the
following:
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