2023 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

Power Steering Fluid Check....................274
Fuel Filter........................................................274
Charging the 12V Battery..........................274
Changing the 12V Battery.........................275
Washer Fluid Check....................................277
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................277
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................277
Adjusting the Headlamps........................278
Removing a Headlamp.............................279
Changing a Bulb..........................................279
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................284
Cleaning Products......................................284
Cleaning the Exterior.................................285
Waxing............................................................286
Cleaning the Engine..................................286
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................287
Cleaning the Interior..................................287
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................288
Cleaning Leather Seats............................288
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............289
Cleaning the Wheels.................................289
Vehicle Storage...........................................289
Wheels and Tires
General Information..................................292
Tire Care.........................................................293
Using Snow Chains...................................308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.........309
Changing a Road Wheel...........................313
Technical Specifications..........................324
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications................................325
Motorcraft Parts..........................................326
Vehicle Identification Number...............327
Vehicle Certification Label......................328
Transmission Code Designation...........328
Capacities and Specifications...............329
Bulb Specification Chart..........................335
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................337
Connected Vehicle Requirements........337
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............337
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork......................................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem.........................338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3..........................339
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC.......................341
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........................341
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password................................342
Audio System
General Information..................................343
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC........................................................................343
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........345
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......347
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth, Vehicles Without: SYNC........................................................................348
Radio...............................................................349
Satellite Radio.............................................349
Digital Radio..................................................351
Audio Input Jack..........................................353
USB Port........................................................354
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Using Voice Recognition - VehiclesWithout: SYNC........................................355
Media Hub.....................................................355
SYNC™
General Information..................................356
Using Voice Recognition...........................357
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........359
SYNC™ Applications and Services......360
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player........................................................................362
SYNC™ Troubleshooting........................362
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................372
Using Voice Recognition...........................374
Entertainment.............................................380
Climate...........................................................382
Phone..............................................................385
Navigation.....................................................387
Apps.................................................................392
Settings..........................................................393
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................395
Accessories
Accessories..................................................408
Auxiliary Switches.....................................409
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................414
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......416
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........419
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................422
Customer Information
Warranty Information...............................426
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............428
End User License Agreement..................431
Declaration of Conformity......................456
Type Approvals...........................................456
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutyour vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to thevehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may show features as used indifferent models, so may appear differentto you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of yourvehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
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Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
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Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Stability control off
Trail control
Turn Signal
Windshield defrosting system
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-ouswaste/perchlorate
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts thatconform to the specifications detailed inthis Owner’s Manual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meetor exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision partsmeet our stringent requirements for fit,finish, structural integrity, corrosionprotection and dent resistance. Duringvehicle development we validate thatthese parts deliver the intended level ofprotection as a whole system. A great wayto know for sure you are getting this levelof protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty.
The Ford Warranty may not cover damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of failednon-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to theterms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what iscovered by your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, see your warranty guide that isavailable online. For more information,refer to our website and download yourcopy of the warranty guide.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol. Failure to followthe specific warnings and instructionscould result in personal injury.
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WARNING: NEVER use a rearwardfacing child restraint on a seat protectedby an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILDcan occur.
On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used inconjunction with a diagnostic scan tool forvehicle diagnostics, repairs andreprogramming services. Installing anaftermarket device that uses the DLCduring normal driving for purposes such asremote insurance company monitoring,transmission of vehicle data to otherdevices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may causeinterference with or even damage tovehicle systems. We do not recommendor endorse the use of unapprovedaftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicleWarranty will not cover damage causedby an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucksand Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicleis not a passenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With aSnowplow
Do not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowingpackage.
Using Your Vehicle as anAmbulance
Do not use this vehicle as anambulance.
Your vehicle does not have the AmbulancePreparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
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Using mobile communications equipmentis becoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs.However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly inemergency situations. Safety must beparamount when using mobilecommunications equipment to avoidnegating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, butis not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
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