2020 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 162
9
911 Assist...........................................................49
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 117
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 171
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 171
Accessories...................................................408 Peace of Mind.................................................... 408
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............189
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................275 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 275
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............280
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 70
Ambient Lighting
............................................82
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 82
Changing the Color.............................................. 82
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 82
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 82
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70 Alarm System........................................................ 70
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 71
Appendices....................................................432 Apps..................................................................392
Using Apps on an Android Device...............393
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 392
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 393
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 95
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 95
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 95
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................95
Audio Control
...................................................72
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
You can operate the following functions with the control:............................................... 73
Audio Input Jack
...........................................352
Audio System................................................342
General Information......................................... 342
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/ Bluetooth.....................................................342
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 342
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............342
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 343
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 343
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 343
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 343
Changing Radio Stations................................ 343
Listening to the Radio...................................... 343
Muting the Audio............................................... 343
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........343
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 344
Using the Display Control............................... 343
Using the Number Block................................. 344
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................346
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 347
Changing Radio Stations................................ 347
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 347
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........347
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 347
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........344 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 344
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 344
Accessing the Information Menu................344
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............344
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Accessing the Phone Features.....................
345
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 345
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 345
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 345
Changing Radio Stations................................ 345
Listening to the Radio...................................... 345
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 345
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........346
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........346
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........345
Switching the Display On and Off...............345
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 346
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 346
Using the Display Control............................... 346
Using the Number Block................................. 346
Autolamps........................................................78 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 78
Automatic Climate Control.......................118
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 118
Setting the Temperature.................................. 118
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................118
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 119
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 119
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
119
Automatic High Beam Control.................80 Automatic High Beam Indicator...................... 81
Switching the System On and Off................80
Automatic Transmission
...........................158
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................. 161
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 160
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 161
Progressive Range Selection......................... 160
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 159Transmission Selector Lever
Positions........................................................... 158
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................270
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................145 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 146
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 145
Autowipers........................................................75 Autowipers Settings............................................ 76
Auxiliary Power Points
................................135
AC Power Point.................................................... 135
DC Power Point................................................... 135
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 272
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery....................... 272
Blind Spot Information System.............202 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 203
Switching the System On and Off..............205
System Errors...................................................... 205
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 202
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........202
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........262
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................270 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................. 271
Brakes.................................................................171 General Information............................................ 171
Breaking-In.....................................................229
Bulb Specification Chart...........................334
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................122
Canceling the Set Speed..........................180
Capacities and Specifications
.................327
Air Conditioning System.................................. 327
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 330
Automatic Transmission................................. 327
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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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Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off...................................................................... 383
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................. 384
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 383
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 383
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off............................................................. 384
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 385
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 385
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................. 385
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 384
Climate Control...............................................117
Cold Weather Precautions.......................230
Connected Vehicle......................................336 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 336
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............336
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........336
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................338 Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth,
Vehicles Without: SYNC
.........................347
Pairing a Device.................................................. 347
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................336
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........336
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........336
What Is the Modem.......................................... 336
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.......337
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 266
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey...........................................59 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 60
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
..........340
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 340
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 340
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................340
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 340
Purchasing a Data Plan.................................... 341
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................205
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 208
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 208
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 208
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations....................................................... 207
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors.............207
Switching the System On and Off..............208
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................. 206
Cruise Control
..................................................73
Principle of Operation...................................... 188
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................188
Customer Assistance
.................................239
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D
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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Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................122
Heated Rear Window..................................122
Heated Seats.................................................130
Heated Windshield.......................................122 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 122
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Hill Start Assist...............................................172 Switching the System On and Off................173
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 173
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................120
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 122
General Hints....................................................... 120
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 121
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 120
Recommended Settings for Cooling............121
Recommended Settings for Heating............121
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................171
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........262
Horn.....................................................................74
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................139
Starting the Engine............................................ 140
Switching the Ignition Off............................... 140
Switching the Ignition On................................ 140
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode.................................................................. 140
In California (U.S. Only)............................240
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information Messages
...............................104
4WD........................................................................\
.. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
Airbag...................................................................... 105
Alarm and Security............................................ 105
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 106
Battery and Charging System........................ 107
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 107
Doors and Locks................................................. 108
Driver Alert............................................................ 108Drivetrain...............................................................
109
Engine..................................................................... 109
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 111
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 113
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 113
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Starting System ................................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 114
Traction Control................................................... 114
Trail Control........................................................... 115
Trailer........................................................................\
115
Installing Child Restraints............................21 Child Restraints...................................................... 21
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 25
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 26
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
........................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 79
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............79
Instrument Panel.............................................17
Interior Lamps
..................................................81
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 81
Reading Lamps..................................................... 82
Rear Courtesy Lamp........................................... 82
Interior Mirror
....................................................87
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 88
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 87
Introduction.........................................................7
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