fuel FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Instrumentation
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[IS05900(R)01/96]
Charging System Light
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[IS06000(R)04/96]
This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and
that you need to have the electrical system checked.
[IS06100(R)01/96]
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Charging system light symbol
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[IS06200(R)03/96]
This light illuminates every time you turn the ignition to the
ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off
when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[IS06300(R)03/96]
If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
[IS06700(R)01/96]
Check Gage Light (If equipped)
[IS06800(R)04/96]
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
[IS06900(R)01/96]
n
engine coolant temperature is high
[IS07000(R)01/96]
n
engine oil pressure is low
[IS07100(R)01/96]
n
fuel level is near empty
[IS07200(R)01/96]
This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
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[IS07300(R)01/96]
Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
[IS07400(R)01/96]
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Check gage light
[IS07500(R)01/96]
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
[IS07600(R)01/96]
Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
[IS07700(R)01/96]
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Fuel reset light
[IS07710(R)05/96]
Speed Control Light (If equipped)
[IS07720(R)05/96]
The SPEED CONT light will illuminate in the instrument cluster
when the speed control system is engaged. The light will turn
off when the brake pedal is pressed or if the speed control is
shut off.
[IS07730(R)05/96]
This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when speed
control is activated.
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[IS09600(R)05/96]
Fuel Gauge
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[IS09700(R)01/96]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON.
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[IS09850(R)01/96]
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition
switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being
refueled.
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[IS09860(R)01/96]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is
in motion.
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[IS09875(R)01/96]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift
from the ignition switch ON position.
[IS10200(R)01/96]
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Fuel gauge Ð mechanical cluster
[IS10300(R)01/96]
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Fuel gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[IS11100(R)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS11201(R)01/96]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[IS13650(R)05/96]
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Tachometer
[IS13675(R)01/96]
NOTE: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will
restrict fuel flow to maintain engine speed at or below
5200 RPM. This function is designed to protect the
engine and should be considered normal operation.
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Starting
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Driving
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Automatic Transmission Operation
(4R44E/5R55E)
[GF08715(R)05/96]
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it
will be either a four speed overdrive transmission (4R44E) or a
five speed overdrive transmission (5R55E). All 2.3L and 3.0L
engines use the 4R44E transmission, while all 4.0L engines use
the 5R55E transmission. Both transmission types have a lockup
torque converter. Transmission operation is controlled by the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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[GF08720(R)01/96]
The PCM will automatically adjust transmission operation to
make up for varying conditions. Several sensors located on the
engine and transmission such as throttle position, engine speed,
vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the
PCM to shift the transmission into a higher or lower gear when
required for the best performance and fuel economy. For
example, you may notice that the transmission will upshift to a
higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has not reached
normal operating temperature.
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[GF08730(R)01/96]
The PCM also controls the transmission's Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) to further raise vehicle performance and fuel
economy. The TCC will engage when the transmission operating
temperature and other conditions determined by the PCM have
been met. Engagement of the clutch may be noted as a decrease
in engine speed.
[GF08740(R)05/96]
To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually performs
self-tests on the electronic control system and, if any faults are
detected, stores them in memory. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light (TCIL) (O/D OFF), which is located on the
instrument cluster, may flash steadily if a malfunction has been
detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as
soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
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j(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the O/D OFF control and light.
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Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever)
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[GF09950(R)01/96]
When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system will
automatically be in the normal overdrive mode.
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[GF10100(R)05/96]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[GF10200(R)05/96]
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on downgrades. This position
provides 2 (Second) gear operation only.
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[GF10300(R)05/96]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[GF10400(R)05/96]
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) or
j(Overdrive). Selection of 1 (Low)
gear provides only low gear operation from start-up. Selection
of 1 (Low) while at higher speeds provides a shift to second
gear, and a shift to first gear will occur after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.
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[GF10402(R)05/96]
Forced Downshifts
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[GF10404(R)05/96]
To gain extra acceleration in
j(Overdrive) or Drive (O/D
OFF), push the accelerator to the floor. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second
or first.
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Driving (5R55E Transmission)
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[GF10419(R)05/96]
When to use
j(Overdrive)
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[GF10420(R)05/96]
This is the normal driving position. As the vehicle picks up
speed, automatic upshifts to second, third, fourth and fifth gears
will occur when
j(Overdrive) is chosen on the selector and
the transmission control switch has not been pressed. The
transmission will shift into the correct gear when the right
speed is achieved, for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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[GF10429(R)05/96]
When to use Drive
[GF10430(R)05/96]
You will note there is not a drive position on your gearshift
indicator. However, you will find a transmission control switch
labeled OD ON/OFF located on the end of the gearshift lever.
With overdrive canceled and the OD ON/OFF illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through four. This is
useful if you experience frequent downshift/upshift conditions,
when operating a heavy load or in hilly terrain, or if additional
engine braking is useful. However, shift back to
j(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the OVERDRIVE OFF control and
light.
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[GF10435(R)05/96]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[GF10440(R)05/96]
With the gearshift in the 2 (Second) position, more engine
braking is provided. Use the 2 (Second) position to drive up
moderately steep grades, to start up slippery roads, or to
provide moderate engine braking on downgrades. DO NOT GO
FASTER THAN 55 mph (88 km/h) IN THIS GEARSHIFT
POSITION.
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[GF16190(R)05/96]
Four-wheel drive operation (4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW) on dry
pavement is not recommended. Operating the vehicle in
four-wheel drive on dry pavement will increase noise, vibration,
tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive
disengagement difficult for the transfer case.
[GF16200(R)05/96]
Electric shift system indicator lights
[GF16210(R)05/96]
A 4WD indicator light and a 4WD LOW indicator light are
located in the instrument cluster. If either light flashes, take
your vehicle in for service.
[GF16220(R)05/96]
n
Two-Wheel Drive mode Ð Neither the 4WD nor the 4WD
LOW lights are lit.
[GF16230(R)05/96]
n
4WD High Ð Only the 4WD light is lit.
[GF16240(R)05/96]
n
4WD LOW mode Ð Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW lights
are lit.
[GF16250(R)05/96]
To shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4WD High:
[GF16260(R)05/96]
To shift into 4WD High rotate the 4WD switch located on the
instrument panel to 4x4 High. This shift can be done at a stop
or at speeds up to 55 miles per hour (88 km/h). When the
vehicle is driven, the automatic locking hubs will engage. If the
vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is
reversed from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs
will momentarily disengage and re-engage. The automatic
locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in the new
direction.
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[GF16330(R)05/96]
For example:
[GF16340(R)05/96]
If you were driving the vehicle forward in 4WD, the
automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the
vehicle is driven in reverse in two-wheel drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line.
[GF16350(R)05/96]
If you were driving the vehicle in reverse in 4WD, the
automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the
vehicle is driven forward in two-wheel drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line.
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[GF16360(R)05/96]
Operating in two-wheel drive mode with the hubs locked
increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For
prolonged two-wheel drive operation on dry pavement,
disengagement of the automatic locking hubs, which is not
required for two-wheel drive operation, stops all movement of
front-wheel drive components while operating in two-wheel
drive.
[GF16370(R)05/96]
During axle break-in or operation in extremely cold
temperatures, the automatic locking hubs may not release
completely. It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for 10 to 15
minutes before repeating the release procedure.
[GF16380(R)05/96]
To shift from 4x4 HIGH or 2WD to 4x4 LOW:
[GF16390(R)05/96]
Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic
transmission in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles
with a manual transmission. Rotate the 4WD switch on the
instrument panel to 4x4 LOW. Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW
lights are now lit.
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