2021 FORD RANGER differential

Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
................................137
Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment ..................................
139
Center Console .............................................
139
Overhead Console .......................................
139
Rear Seat Armrest ......................................
140
Under Seat Storage ....................................
140
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
141
Ignition Switch ...............................................
141
Keyless Starting ............................................
142
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
142
Engine Block Heater ...................................
145
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
147
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
149
Fuel Quality ...................................................
149
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
150
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
150
Refueling .........................................................
152
Fuel Consumption .......................................
154
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
156
Catalytic Converter ......................................
157
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
160
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ...............................
164Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................
164
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential .................
171
Brakes
General Information ....................................
173
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
173
Parking Brake .................................................
174
Hill Start Assist .............................................
174
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
176
Using Traction Control ...............................
176
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
177
Using Stability Control ...............................
178
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
180
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control ...................................
182
Switching Trail Control On and Off .......
182
Setting the Trail Control Speed ..............
182
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
182
Trail Control Indicators ..............................
183
Trail Control – Troubleshooting .............
183
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
184
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
185
Front Parking Aid .........................................
185
Rear View Camera ......................................
186
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
190
Using Cruise Control ..................................
190
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•
You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 190).
Direction Indicator Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
flasher turns on. An increase in
the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 268).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt Warning
Lamp
(If Equipped) It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the rear
seatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
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Drivetrain
Action
Message
Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the elec-tronic locking differential to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is
present. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
Displays when the accelerator pedal is entrapped or
both accelerator and brake pedals are applied at the same time. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake Applied Power Reduced
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The four-wheel drive system in your vehicle
is a part-time system activated using the
rotary switch mounted in the center
console. In normal rear-wheel drive, the 2H
drive operation system directs torque to
the rear axle. Moving the switch to 4H or
4L directs drive torque to both the front
and rear axles, providing four-wheel drive.
Depending on your vehicle, further
four-wheel drive options may be available
on the switch panel located on the center
console.
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Note:
For important information regarding
the safe operation of this type of vehicle,
see General Information in the Wheels and
Tires chapter.
Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode
is only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on these
surfaces may produce some noise, such as
occasional clunks, but should not damage
drive components.
Note: Selecting 4L when your vehicle is
moving, should not perform a shift until your
vehicle is stationary. This is normal and
should be no reason for concern. Refer to
Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 Low) for proper
operation.
Note: You can switch on and switch off the
electronic locking differential by pressing
the locking differential button. See
Electronic Locking Differential (page 171). 4WD Indicator Lights
Note:
When a 4X4 system fault is present,
the system can typically remain in whichever
4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It should not default to
4X2 in all circumstances. When the warning
displays, have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized dealer.
4X2 Momentarily illuminates when
you select 2H.
4X4 HIGH Continuously illuminates when
you select 4H.
4X4 LOW Continuously illuminates when
you select 4L.
CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4X4 fault is
present.
Using the Electronic Shift on the
Fly 4WD system 164
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ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Do not operate the system on dry
hard surface roads. Doing so could lead to
excessive tire noise and wear. Use the
system only on consistently slippery or loose
surfaces.
The system locks the left and right portions
of the rear axle together to form a solid
driving axle, resulting in increased rear
wheel traction in certain conditions.
Press and hold the electronic differential
lock button for 2 seconds to activate the
system.
Note: The lock button is on the center
console. The electronic differential lock can lock
and unlock when the internal gears are
aligned and no torque load is placed on
the differential. To aid alignment, drive the
vehicle in a straight line with the
accelerator pedal released. Alternatively,
drive slowly forward and backward while
moving the steering wheel from side to side
to allow the electronic differential lock to
lock. High vehicle speed and high accelerator
pedal application inhibit the electronic
locking differential system engagement.
Follow the instruction on the instrument
cluster for engagement and
disengagement.
Note:
You can use the system in any drive
mode 2H, 4H or 4L.
Note: When you engage the system, the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) functions
such as Stability Control, Traction Control,
Hill Descent Control, Emergency stop signal,
Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control
are deactivated, the ESP Off indicator
illuminates, and the HDC on indicator turns
off.
Note: When the anti-lock braking system
is operating, the system disengages.
The electronic locking differential system
can affect various terrain modes. See
Principle of Operation
(page 180).
Operating Electronic Locking
Differential with Spare or
Mismatched Tires
The size of the spare tire can affect the
performance of the electronic locking
differential system. When there is a
significant size difference between the two
rear tires, you could have limited electronic
locking differential functionality. If your
electronic locking differential has difficulty
disengaging, release your accelerator pedal
and turn the steering wheel in the opposite
direction while rolling forward.
Note: We recommend that you engage and
disengage the electronic locking differential
when stopped, and a spare tire is mounted
on the rear axle.
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Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability
Automatic Re-
Engagement Speed
Automatic Disen-
gage Speed
Engagement Speed
Terrain Modes (4X4
Modes
20 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
Normal (2H, 4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
grass/Gravel/Snow
(4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
Mud/Ruts (4H)
55 mph (90 km/h)
60 mph (100 km/h)
55 mph (90 km/h)
Sand (4H)
Automatic Re-
Engagement Speed
Automatic Disen-
gage Speed
Engagement Speed
4X4 Mode
No set Speed
No set Speed
No set Speed
4L
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Transmission control module. Oil pump.
15A 2
49
Wiper park heater.
10A 2
50
Not used.
-
51
Not used.
-
52
Rear differential lock.
15A 2
53
Not used.
-
54
Not used.
-
55
4WD motor no. 1 relay.
-
86
1 M-type fuse.
2 Micro 2 fuse.
3 Micro 3 fuse.
Power Distribution Box - Bottom
There are fuses on the bottom of the fuse
box. To access the bottom of the fuse box: Toward the front side of the
vehicle.
A
1. Release the two latches on both sides of the fuse box.
252
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1
2
E206171
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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.......................454
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
......................................................198
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 198
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 198
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids.....................................................198
Driving Hints
..................................................230
Driving Through Water...............................232
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 79
E
Economical Driving.....................................230
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............426
Electronic Locking Differential..................171
Operating Electronic Locking Differential
with Spare or Mismatched Tires...............171
Emergency Call Limitations.......................50
Emergency Call Requirements
.................49 Emission Law
.................................................156
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........157
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 156
End User License Agreement.................429 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 429
Engine Block Heater
....................................145
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 146
Engine Coolant Check
...............................268
Adding Coolant.................................................. 268
Coolant Change................................................. 270
Engine Coolant Temperature Management....................................................271
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 270
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 269
Severe Climates................................................. 270
Engine Emission Control
............................156
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................265 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 265
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................265
Engine Specifications.................................324 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 324
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
..........................224
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 226
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 227
Safety Chains...................................................... 225
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 226
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 226
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 225
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 226
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Information System...................... 87
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
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