2023 FORD RANGER engine running

Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
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2023 Ranger (TFG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 10-10-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, First-PrintingScheduled Maintenance

Changing a Road Wheel............................313Changing the 12V Battery..........................275Changing the Engine Air Filter.................267Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................342Changing the Wiper Blades......................277Charging the 12V Battery...........................274Checking MyKey System Status................61Checking the Wiper Blades......................277Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................39Child Restraint Positioning..........................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information............................................20Child Safety Locks..........................................32Cleaning Leather Seats.............................288Cleaning Products.......................................284Cleaning the Engine...................................286Cleaning the Exterior..................................285Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................288Cleaning the Interior...................................287Cleaning the Wheels..................................289Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................287Clearing All MyKeys........................................61Climate............................................................382Climate Control...............................................117Cold Weather Precautions.......................232Connected Vehicle.......................................337Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................337Connected Vehicle Data...............................16Connected Vehicle Limitations...............337Connected Vehicle Requirements.........337Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem............................338Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................339Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth,Vehicles Without: SYNC........................348Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................337Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........337Enabling and Disabling the Modem............337What Is the Modem...........................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......337Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...........................269Crash and Breakdown Information........241Automatic Crash Shutoff.................................241Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48Creating a MyKey...........................................60Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................341Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................341Cross Traffic Alert........................................209Cruise Control..................................................73Principle of Operation.......................................192Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................192Customer Assistance.................................242Customer Information...............................426
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Data Privacy......................................................14Daytime Running Lamps.............................79Declaration of Conformity.......................456Digital Radio...................................................351Direction Indicators........................................81Doors and Locks.............................................64Driver Alert.....................................................200Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42Driving Aids....................................................200Driving Hints....................................................231Driving Through Water...............................233DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................79
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Economical Driving......................................231Electromagnetic Compatibility..............428Electronic Locking Differential.................173Emergency Call Limitations........................51Emergency Call Requirements.................50Emergency Call System Data.....................17Emission Law..................................................157End User License Agreement...................431Engine Block Heater....................................146Engine Coolant Check...............................269
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Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................188Recommended Towing Weights............225Refueling..........................................................153Remote Control...............................................52Remote Start..................................................123Removing a Headlamp..............................279Removing the Tailgate.................................68Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............289Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................10Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................58Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................247Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................247Roadside Assistance..................................235Roadside Emergencies..............................235Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................231Running Out of Fuel......................................151
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Safety Canopy™............................................46Safety Precautions......................................150Satellite Radio..............................................349Scheduled Maintenance...........................416Seatbelt Extensions......................................39Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37Seatbelts...........................................................34Principle of Operation........................................34Seats..................................................................124Security..............................................................70Service Data......................................................15Settings Data....................................................16Settings...........................................................393Setting the Trail Control Speed..............184Side Airbags.....................................................45Sitting in the Correct Position..................124Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................308Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313Special Notices................................................10
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................422Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................192Stability Control............................................179Principle of Operation.......................................179Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................142Starting a Gasoline Engine........................143Starting and Stopping the Engine..........142General Information..........................................142Steering............................................................213Steering Wheel................................................72Storage Compartments............................140Sun Visors.........................................................88Supplementary Restraints System..........41Principle of Operation.........................................41Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off....................................................132Switching Trail Control On and Off.......184Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3.........................................................372General Information..........................................372SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................395SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................360SYNC™...........................................................356General Information.........................................356SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................362
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Tailgate Lock....................................................68Tailgate..............................................................68Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............325Terrain Control...............................................182Principle of Operation.......................................182The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................244Tire Care..........................................................293Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........309TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................292Towing a Trailer.............................................224Towing Points................................................239Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................229
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