power steering FORD RANGER 2001 2.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
7

The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the
brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
!
BRAKE
BRAKE
RELEASE
Driving
130

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
44 Ð Not Used
45A Ð Wiper High/Low
45B Ð Wiper Park/Run
46A Ð Not Used
46B Ð Front Washer Pump
47A Ð Not Used
47B Ð Not Used
48A Ð Fog Lamps
48B Ð Fog Lamp Relay
49 Ð Full Starter
50A Ð Not Used
50B Ð Fuel Pump
51 Ð Not Used
52 Ð Not Used
53 Ð Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Diode
54 Ð Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
55 Ð Blower
56A Ð A/C Clutch Solenoid
56B Ð Trailer Tow
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than
a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire
with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
Roadside emergencies
171

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
Maintenance and care
186

3.0L V6 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
Maintenance and care
187

4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
Maintenance and care
188

If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
Maintenance and care
202

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to range on
dipstick or
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L (2.8
quarts)3
Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF4x2 vehicles with
automatic and
2.3L I4 engine9.4L (9.9 quarts)2
4x2 vehicles with
automatic and
3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L (10.0
quarts)2
4x4 vehicles with
automatic and
3.0L or 4.0L9.8L (10.3
quarts)2
Engine coolant4Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.0L (10.5
quarts)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission9.7L (10.2
quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission14.3L (15.1
quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission14.0L (14.8
quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission13.0L (13.7
quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission12.5L (13.2
quarts)
Capacities and specifications
241

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil2.3L and 3.0L
engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
4.0L engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, door
checks, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESB-M1C159-A
Transmission/
steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and
clutch pedal
shaft, clutch
pilot bearing
and. input shaft
spline (manual
transmission)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and
transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(5R44E and
5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
244

trailer towing ..........................144
Loading instructions .................146
Lubricant specifications ...243, 245
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transmission .................136
fluid capacities ........................240
lubricant specifications ..........245
reverse .....................................138
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................239
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ................221, 240
O
Octane rating ............................219
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................189
Overdrive .....................................69
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................83
Parking brake ............................129
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................165
Power door locks ........................73
Power steering ..........................130
fluid, checking and adding ....202
fluid, refill capacity ................240fluid, specifications .........243, 245
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................131
R
Radio ............................................29
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system ...........81, 83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................15, 91±96
Safety defects, reporting ..........262
Safety restraints ....................91±96
belt minder ...............................99
cleaning the safety
belts .................................102, 239
extension assembly ..................98
for adults .............................92±95
for children .....................112±113
lap belt ......................................97
warning light and
chime .............................12, 15, 98
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................91
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................114
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................85±87
Index
267