service schedule FORD RANGER 2001 2.G User Guide

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab
(Short wheel
base)62.4L (16.5
gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base)75.7L (20.0
gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L (19.5
gallons)
Transfer case
FluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F4x4 Vehicles 1.2L (1.25
quarts)
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 1.7L (3.6 pints)
Rear axle
lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantAll 2.4-2.5L (5.0-5.3
pints)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.6L (2.75
quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick's normal operating range.
3Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by
filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle
on a level surface.
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill
of Traction-Lok axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 138 182 245
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap1.04-1.19 mm
(0.041-0.047
inch)1.07-1.1 7mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.7:19.14:1 9.0:1
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Item Information
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid capacity
22.65L (2.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles with 2.3L I4
engines
2
9.4L (9.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x2 vehicles with 3.0L or
4.0L engines
2
9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4x4 vehicles with 3.0L or
4.0L engines.
2
9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Windshield washer fluid 2.6L (2.75 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
Filling station information
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