2020 FORD RANGER coolant temperature

1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note: Transmission fluid should be checked
by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Maintenance
(page 261). Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level
should be checked if the transmission is
not working properly, (i.e., if the
transmission slips or shifts slowly) or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components. BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNING:
Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
The brake system
could be affected if the brake fluid level
is below the MIN mark or above the MAX
mark on the brake fluid reservoir.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Engine Coolant...................................................
328
Engine Oil.............................................................. 329
Front Axle.............................................................. 332
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 330
Grease.................................................................... 330
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 331
Locks........................................................................\
331
Rear Axle............................................................... 333
Transfer Case....................................................... 332
Washer Reservoir............................................... 333
Cargo Lamps....................................................82
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 282
Catalytic Converter......................................155 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 156
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 157
Center Console...............................................137
Changing a Bulb
...........................................276
Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator............................................................ 278
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............280
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 278
Front Side Marker Bulb..................................... 277
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 280
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 278
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs................... 278
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs ................... 276
Changing a Fuse..........................................259 Fuses...................................................................... 259
Changing a Road Wheel.............................311 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................ 311
Installing a Road Wheel................................... 319
Jacking and Lifting Points................................ 317
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 318
Spare Wheel......................................................... 316
Stowing the Flat Tire......................................... 319
Stowing the Tool Kit - SuperCrew................321
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Kit - SuperCab......................................................... 320
Stowing the Vehicle Jack - SuperCrew...................................................... 320
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 312
Vehicle Jack........................................................... 313
Changing the 12V Battery..........................272 Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............273
Changing the Engine Air Filter................280 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password
....................................341
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................274
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 274
Charging the 12V Battery...........................272 Battery Management System....................... 272
Checking MyKey System Status..............60 MyKey Distance.................................................... 60
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 61
Number of MyKeys............................................... 61
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................274
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................286
Cleaning Products.......................................282 Materials............................................................... 282
Cleaning the Engine
...................................284
Cleaning the Exterior..................................282 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 283
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 283
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 283
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 283
Underbody........................................................... 283
Under Hood......................................................... 283
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................285
Cleaning the Interior...................................285
Mirrors.................................................................... 285
Cleaning the Wheels..................................287
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................284
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60
Climate............................................................382 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................384
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........382
Directing the Airflow......................................... 382
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........384
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................383
Setting the Temperature................................ 383
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............383
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Data Recording..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps.............................79 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 79
Type Two - Configurable................................... 79
Declaration of Conformity
.......................460
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................................460
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 460
Digital Radio
..................................................350
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 351
Direction Indicators
........................................81
Direction Indicator................................................ 81
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
.. 81
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Driver Alert
......................................................196
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 196
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 196
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids
.....................................................196
Driving Hints...................................................229
Driving Through Water................................231
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 79
E
Economical Driving
.....................................229
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............432 Electronic Locking Differential
................169
Operating Electronic Locking Differential
with Spare or Mismatched Tires..............169
Emergency Call Limitations.......................50
Emergency Call Requirements
.................49
Emission Law.................................................154 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........155
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 154
End User License Agreement
.................435
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 435
Engine Block Heater....................................143 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 144
Engine Coolant Check...............................266 Adding Coolant.................................................. 266
Coolant Change................................................. 268
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 269
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 268
Recycled Coolant............................................... 267
Severe Climates................................................. 268
Engine Emission Control............................154
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................264 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 264
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................264
Engine Specifications.................................323 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 323
Entertainment..............................................380 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 381
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device................................................................. 381
Using the Radio................................................... 381
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks..........................223 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 225
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 226
Safety Chains...................................................... 224
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 225
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 225
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 224
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 225
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Information System...................... 87
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Floor Mats.......................................................232
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Protect...................................................410 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)............................................ 411
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 410
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid
..........................................183
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 184
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................147
Fuel Consumption........................................152 Advertised Capacity........................................... 152
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 153
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 153
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................148
Fuel Filter
..........................................................271
Fuel Quality.....................................................147 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 147
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................234
Fuse Box Locations.....................................246 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 246
High Current Fuse Box...................................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............247
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 246
Fuses................................................................246 Fuse Specification Chart
...........................247
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........256
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................131
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............131
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 158
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information.........412 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 414
Owner Checks and Services........................... 413
Protecting Your Investment............................ 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 412
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................242
Getting the Services You Need...............239 Away From Home.............................................. 239
Glove Compartment....................................137 Glove Box with Lock........................................... 137
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 172
Hazard Flashers
............................................234
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 275
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 276
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 124
Head Restraints
.............................................124
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 125
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Voice Settings.....................................................
380
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................354
Voice Pass Through.......................................... 354
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................242
V
Vehicle Care...................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Vehicle Certification Label.......................325
Vehicle Identification Number................325
Vehicle Storage.............................................287 Body........................................................................\
287
Brakes.................................................................... 288
Cooling system................................................... 288
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............288
Engine.................................................................... 288
Fuel system......................................................... 288
General.................................................................. 287
Miscellaneous..................................................... 288
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................288
Tires........................................................................\
288
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................340
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 117
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............325
Voice Control....................................................73
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................. 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator.............................................................. 92
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 92
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 93
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 93
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 93
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 93Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp......................
93
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 93
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 93
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 94
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 94
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 94
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 94
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 94
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 95
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 95
Trail Control............................................................ 95
Washer Fluid Check......................................271
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 282
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................284
What Is 911 Assist...........................................49
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................336
What Is Trail Control
...................................180
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Wheels and Tires.........................................290 General Information......................................... 290
Technical Specifications.................................. 321
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 274
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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