User manual FORD RANGER-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo stereo stereo stereo with CD tape/CD/MP3 with CD6/MP3 with CD/MP3 16 16 18 21 25 28 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 33 33 34 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 36 36 39 40 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 45 45 46 47 47 47 1 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 53 53 53 54 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 60 60 62 74 83 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 96 96 100 103 118 121 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 132 132 133 133 134 144 151 156 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 157 166 2 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 167 174 176 180 185 194 211 224 225 228 Accessories Index 236 239 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] Traction or brake capability may be limited. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. 113 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. Driving through deep water may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should be replaced. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly. " Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer. 114 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. [. . . ] MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 230 2 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 2. 3L I4 engine 138 87 octane 1-3-4-2 1. 04-1. 19 mm (0. 041-0. 047 inch) EDIS 9. 7:1 3. 0L V6 engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1. 07-1. 1 7mm (0. 042-0. 046 inch) EDIS 9. 7:1 4. 0L V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1. 6-1. 7 mm (0. 063-0. 067 inch) EDIS 9. 7:1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab Short Wheel Base (SWB) mm (in) 4786 (188. 4) 1785 (70. 3) 1651 1727 2831 1486 (65. 0) / (68. 0) (111. 4) (58. 5) Regular Cab Long Wheel Base (LWB) mm (in) 4938 (194. 4) 1785 (70. 3) 1651 1727 2983 1486 (65. 0) / (68. 0) (117. 4) (58. 5) Supercab mm (in) (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height 4x2/4x4 (4) Wheelbase (5) Track Front (5) Track Rear 5147 (202. 6) 1785 (70. 3) 1651 1727 3192 1485 (65. 0) / (68. 0) (125. 7) (58. 5) 1455 (57. 3) 1455 (57. 3) 1455 (57. 3) 231 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 3 5 2 4 1 232 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. 233 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. [. . . ]