light FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Manual PDF

Driving Your Ranger
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Trailer Lamps
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Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal and local
regulations.
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Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring provides two
circuits (right hand and left hand) to operate trailer stop/turn
tail lamps. Each stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357) on the trailer.
Never add more than one trailer light bulb to one circuit.
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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Driving while you tow
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Be especially careful when driving while you tow a trailer.
Never drive faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you tow in
hilly country on hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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If you use the speed control while you are towing on very long,
steep grades, the speed control may shut off.
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When towing a trailer in hilly terrain, with a vehicle equipped
with a 4R44E/4R55E transmission, you may wish to operate in
O/D OFF (3rd gear) rather than
j(Overdrive). This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting to maintain
speed. Shift back to
j(Overdrive) whenever practical for
optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. This can be
accomplished by pushing in the transmission control switch
which is located on the end of the gearshift lever.
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When descending a steep grade with a trailer, operate in Drive
rather than Overdrive. If additional braking is needed, shift the
automatic transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1 (Low).
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Servicing Your Vehicle If You Tow
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If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your vehicle will need
to be serviced more frequently than usual. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet for additional
information.
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Trailer towing tips
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Before starting on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing
in an area away from heavy traffic. Get to know the ªfeelº of
the vehicle/trailer combination.
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Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with someone outside
at the rear of your trailer to guide you. Place your hand at the
bottom of the steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight movement of the
steering wheel results in a much larger movement of the rear of
the trailer.
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Allow more room for stopping with a trailer attached. Trailer
brakes should be applied first, whether manually or
automatically controlled, when approaching a stop.
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For a good handling truck-trailer combination, the trailer tongue
load should be approximately 10-15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
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Make a thorough check of your equipment before starting out
on the road. After you have traveled about 50 miles (80 km)
stop in a protected area and double-check your hitch and
electrical connections. Also check trailer wheel lug nuts for
tightness.
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Driving Your Ranger
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When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point
so the trailer wheels will clear curbs or other obstructions.
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift selector lever in P (Park) to increase the
engine idle speed. This aids in engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency. If the engine overheats, rotate the
function selector control knob to panel position to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a short time.
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RWARNING
Do not tow a trailer when using a temporary spare tire.
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Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
However, if you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks
under the trailer's wheels as follows:
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Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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Have another person place the wheel chocks under the
trailer wheels.
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With the chocks in place, release the brake pedal, making
sure the chocks are holding.
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For automatic transmissions Ð apply the parking brake by
pressing the service brake pedal down firmly with your right
foot while applying the parking brake pedal with your left
foot.
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For manual transmissions Ð apply the service brake and
shift into N (Neutral) while still maintaining pressure on the
service brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully.
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Shift an automatic transmission into Park (P). Put the
gearshift of a manual transmission in Reverse. If your vehicle
is equipped with four-wheel drive make sure the transfer
case is not in Neutral.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the lights on or any
electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this
happens, you may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a battery, always
shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you can
breathe fresh air.
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RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.
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RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If
someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk
or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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RWARNING
Do not push-start your vehicle. You could damage the
catalytic converter. For further information, seeJumper
Cablesin the Index.
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RWARNING
To avoid damage or injury, follow these directions in the
order they are given. If in doubt, call for road service.
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Preparing Your Vehicle
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[RE01200(ALL)03/95]1.
Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to
use a 12-volt jumper system. You will damage your starting
motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you
connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt
batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set).
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Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
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Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled
vehicle.Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other.Set
the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
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Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles. Turning on the fan
helps protect the electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent
possible damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
discharged battery.
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After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while
with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery
recharge. Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all drive
modes are ªrelearned.ºYou may need to use a battery charger
to fully recharge the battery.
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If you need to replace your battery, seeBatteryin theServicing
Your Rangerchapter.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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The Conventional Spare Tire
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If you have the conventional spare tire, you can use it as a
spare or as a regular tire. This spare tire is identical to the other
tires that come with your vehicle, although the wheel may not
match.
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RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare
tire is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency
use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with the words
ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that you can easily identify it.
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4x2ÐManualtransmission
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Release the parking brake.
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Place the transmission gearshift in the neutral position.
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Maximum speed is limited by towing equipment
manufacturer's recommendation, unlimited distance.
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4x4ÐManualshifttransfercase
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Release the parking brake.
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Place the transmission gearshift in the neutral position.
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Place the transfer case gearshift in the neutral position.
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Set the manual locking hubs in the FREE position.
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Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
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4 x 4 Electric shift transfer case
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Release the parking brake.
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Place the transmission gearshift in the neutral position.
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Ensure the transfer case is in 2H and the hubs are unlocked.
[RE29800(ALL)10/94]
NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator lights in the
instrument panel will be off when the 4WD switch is
in 2WD.
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For automatic transmissions:
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Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
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Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
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If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or speed of 35 mph (56 km/h)
will be exceeded, youmust:
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
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Roadside Emergencies
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To return the vehicle to a towable condition, youmust:
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Place the transfer case in 2WD by rotating the 4WD switch
to 2WD.
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NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator lights in the
instrument cluster will be off when the transfer case
is in 2WD.
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After 2WD is selected, the front hubs must be ªunlockedº by
moving the vehicle in reverse direction for a minimum of ten
feet.
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Confirm the front hubs are unlocked by inspecting the front
drive shaft to verify it does not turn when the vehicle is
towed.
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In addition to the above guidelines, it is recommended that you
follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
towing apparatus.
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What Kind of Cases Does the Board Review?
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The Board reviews unresolved warranty performance complaints
on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury Light
Trucks under warranty that have not been resolved by a dealer
or Ford Motor Company, except those involving:
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A non-Ford product
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A non-Ford dealership
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A vehicle sales transaction
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A request for reimbursement of consequential expenses
unless incidental to a service or product complaint being
reviewed
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Items not covered by your warranty
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Alleged liability claims
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Property damage where such damage is significant when
compared to the economic loss alleged under the warranty
dispute
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Cases currently in litigation
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Vehicles not used primarily for personal, family, or
household purposes
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NOTE: Complaints involving vehicles on which applicable
express written new vehicle warranties have expired at
receipt of your application are not eligible. Eligibility
may differ according to state law. For example, see the
unique brochure for California purchasers/lessees.
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Servicing Your Ranger
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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When we can, we design parts that do not need to be
serviced.
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We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible.
To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in the engine
compartment so that you can find them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as the headlamp
bulbs Ð that can be replaced without tools.
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that makes tracking
routine service for your vehicle easy. The maintenance
schedule is located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need to
check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your dealership can
provide the parts and service required. Check yourWarranty
Information Bookletto find out which parts and services are
covered. Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this Owner
Guide.
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Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance
Checks listed in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet be
performed for the proper operation of your vehicle. In addition
to the conditions listed in theOwner Maintenance Checklist,be
alert for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that
your vehicle may need service. If you do notice something
unusual, see that your vehicle is serviced promptly.
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