wiper blades FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Steering Column Controls
89 cycles before turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to the
interval setting selected.
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[SC05300(ALL)08/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more
than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
[SC05350(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: The addition of shields to the front of the vehicle, as
used to deflect bugs, may also adversely affect the
washer system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as bug shields are not
recommended to be added to your vehicle.
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[SC05400(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on
the windshield and obscure your vision. Always warm
up the windshield with the defroster before you use the
washer fluid. If you cannot see through the windshield
clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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[SC05500(ALL)08/95]
For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
[SC05502(ALL)10/94]
Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission
only)
[SC05506(R )10/94]
The gearshift lever on your Ranger is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button. For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see theDriving Your
Rangerchapter.
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[SV23550(ALL)09/95]
10-1/2 pica
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Adding windshield washer fluid
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[SV23800(ALL)01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer fluid rather than
plain water, because specially formulated washer fluids contain
additives that dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such as methanol
should be used in freezing weather (temperatures below32ÊF
[0ÊC]). State or local regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common antifreeze,
methanol. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper
blades, and windshield washer system.
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[SV23900(ALL)10/89]
If you choose to use a windshield washing solution that must
be mixed, follow the manufacturer's mixing instructions.
Improperly mixed solutions may freeze unexpectedly.
[SV24000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Windshield washer fluid contains methanol and it is
poisonous. Follow all instructions on the bottle of washer
fluid.
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Servicing Your Ranger
285
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[SV24500(ALL)03/95]
Wiper Blades
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[SV24600(ALL)03/95]
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also
check them whenever they seem less effective than usual. Such
substances as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
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[SV24700(ALL)09/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield
and the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solution
or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not
use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean your
wiper blades. These will damage your blades.
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[SV24800(ALL)03/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the
ignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on. Wait for
them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to the
OFF position. Do not move the wipers manually. Manually
moving the wipers across the windshield may damage them.
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[SV24900(ALL)03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
[SV25000(ALL)01/95]
If the wipers still do not work properly after you clean them,
you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade refill, or wiper
arm always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent.
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[SV25025(ALL)10/93]
To replace the wiper blades:
[SV25030(ALL)10/94]1.
Cycle windshield wiper arm and wiper blade to where
removal of blade can be performed without difficulty. Turn
ignition off at desired position.
[SV25075(ALL)10/94]2.
To remove wiper blade assembly from wiper mounting arm,
depress lock tab and push wiper mounting arm away from
wiper blade assembly.
[SV25100(ALL)10/94]3.
To install wiper blade assembly, pull wiper mounting arm
down on wiper blade until lock tab is engaged.
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Replacing the wiper blades
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Windshield
defrosting.................... 77,80
washing....................... 88
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 283
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 285
liftgate reservoir.................. 283
operation....................... 88
reservoir...................... 283
specifications..................284, 331
variable interval wipers................ 88
Wrecker towing.................... 234
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