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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or comes on after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbols
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
[LG04400(ALL)08/94]
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
[LG04435(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have
the air bag system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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Fog lamp switch
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The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
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To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
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The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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RWARNING
The Anti-lock system does NOT decrease the time
necessary to apply the brakes. Always leave enough room
between the vehicle in front of you and your vehicle.
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4WABS driver warning light
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The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the system while
driving for any electrical faults or system malfunctions. In
addition, the 4WABS computer performs an initial system check
called bulb proveout when the vehicle ignition is switched on.
During bulb proveout, the ABS light on the instrument cluster
will momentarily illuminate and then go out.
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NOTE: After starting the vehicle and upon initial drive-off,
the driver may notice a single pulse of the brake
pedal and a noise from the engine compartment. This
is part of the initial system check and is normal.
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Should a malfunction in the 4WABS system occur, the ABS light
on the instrument cluster will come on and stay on indicating
that the anti-lock system has been shut down and the vehicle
needs to be serviced. Normal braking is not affected unless the
brake warning light is also illuminated.
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NOTE: It is important to note that when the ABS Warning
Light is illuminated the ABS system is disabled. The
vehicle must be serviced immediately to restore the
benefits of the Anti-lock system.
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NOTE: Mobile phones or radio transmitters not installed by
Ford Motor Company may interfere with the Anti-lock
System. Should the Anti-lock system activate
unexpectedly or the Anti-lock Warning Light
illuminate after installation of such a unit, have the
installation of the unit checked.
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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.
[DR38600(ALL)07/95]
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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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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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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license plate lamp
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fog lamps
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The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a
position slightly down and to the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the
lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole
lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
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NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it should be cleaned
with rubbing alcohol before being used.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended
period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Parts of a headlamp
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
[SV46502(R )05/95]2.
Lift the hood. Remove the electrical connector behind the
headlamp by grasping the wires and pulling it rearward.
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Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of a turn to
free it from the socket. Then slide the ring off the plastic
base. Keep the ring.You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
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Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket.
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Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it
contacts the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket
by rotating it clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into position.
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Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Tail Lamp Bulb
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Removing the tail lamp bulb
[SV47425(R )10/94]1.
Remove the four (4) screws retaining rear lamp to vehicle.
[SV47430(R )10/94]2.
Remove rear lamp.
[SV47435(R )10/94]3.
Remove socket from lamp.
[SV47440(R )10/94]4.
Remove bulb from socket.
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Installing the tail lamp bulb
[SV47470(R )10/94]1.
Install tail lamp bulb in socket.
[SV47475(R )10/94]2.
Install socket to lamp.
[SV47480(R )10/95]3.
Install lamp to vehicle.
[SV47485(R )10/94]4.
Install four (4) lamp retaining screws.
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