hood release FORD RANGER 1998 2.G Owners Manual

3. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with
the prop rod.
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity
(Regular cab-Short wheel base)62.8L (16.6 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity
(Regular cab-Long wheel base)75.7 (20.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (SuperCab) 74.2L (19.6 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(with filter change)-
2.5L and 3.0L engines4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Engine oil capacity
(with filter change)-
4.0L engine4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-2.5L
without air conditioning6.2L (6.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-2.5L
with air conditioning6.8L (7.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L
without air conditioning9.0L (9.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L
with air conditioning9.6L (10.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L
without air conditioning7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L
with air conditioning8.1L (8.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.65L (2.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles9.0L (9.5 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x4 vehicles9.3L (9.8 quarts)
Filling station information
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