FORD RANGER 2004 2.G Owners Manual

If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear
driveshafts. Ford recommends the driveshafts be removed/installed only
by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft
removal/installation.
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid or transfer case fluid loss, damage to the
driveshaft and internal transmission and transfer case
components.
CAMPER BODIES
Your Ranger Pickup is not recommended for slide–in camper bodies.
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
• for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000
km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
• changing a flat tire
• jump-starts
• lock-out assistance
• limited fuel delivery
• towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
• coverage period
• exact fuel amounts
• towing of your disabled vehicle
• emergency travel expense reimbursement
• travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1 –800 –241 –3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 –800 –521 –4140.
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Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1–800 –665 –2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 –800 –521 –4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1 –800 –665 –2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty ’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1 –877 –294 –2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER
The hazard flasher is located on the
steering column, just behind the
steering wheel. The hazard flashers
will operate when the ignition is in
any position or if the key is not in
the ignition.
Push in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will
flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.
After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may have been activated.
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This switch is located under the
right-hand side of the glove box,
just above the carpet.
To reset the switch:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the
switch by pushing in on the reset
button.
4. Turn the ignition ON.
5. Wait a few seconds and return
the key to OFF.
6. Make another check of leaks.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
rating Mini
fuses Standard
fuses Maxi
fuses Cartridge
maxi
fuses Fuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey ———
3A Violet Violet ———
4A Pink Pink ———
5A Tan Tan ———
7.5A Brown Brown ———
10A Red Red ———
15A Blue Blue ———
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural ———
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A —— Orange Green Green
50A —— Red Red Red
60A —— Blue—Yellow
70A —— Ta n—Brown
80A —— Natural—Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located under the
right-hand side of the instrument
panel behind the kick panel.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch
2 10A Trailer tow park lamps
3 10A Right low beam headlamp
4 10A Left low beam headlamp
5 30A Windshield wipers/washer
6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY)
7 5A Headlamp illumination indicator
8 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM), PADI (Passenger Air bag
Deactivation Indicator)
9 5A Cluster air bag indicator
10 10A Cluster (RUN/START), 4x4 module (RUN/START)
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
11 10A Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Logic power)
12 15A Center console subwoofer amplifier
13 15A Horn, Interior lamps
14 15A High beam headlamp, High beam indicator (cluster)
15 —One-touch down relay
16 30A cartridge fusePower windows
17 15A Turn signals/Hazards
18 —Not used
19 20A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)/Stop lamps
20 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, Brake-shift interlock,
Speed control module, Back-up
lamps, Overdrive cancel switch,
Electronic flasher (turn/hazard)
21 5A Starter relay
22 5A Spare
23 30A Headlamps (low and high beam)
24 20A Radio
25 —Accessory relay
26 2A Brake pressure switch
27 10A Climate control blower relay/blend doors, 4x4 module
28 15A 4x4 module B+
29 20A Cigar lighter or power point, Diagnostic connector (OBD II)
30 5A Power mirrors
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park lamps, License plate lamps
32 5A Brake switch (logic)
33 5A Instrument cluster
34 20A Power point
35 15A Power locks
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle ’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter.
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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
2 —Not used
3 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
4 —Not used
5 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
6 —Not used
7 40A** Starter relay fuse
8 —Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 —Not used
11 30A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Engine sensors
12 —Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
1234521 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44
678910 55
49
48 54
53
52
51 56
56 B
56 A
50 50 B
50 A
47
45 45 B
45 A
4646 B
46 A
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16 17 18 19 20
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
14 —Not used
15 30A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (solenoids)
16 —Not used
17 40A** ABS (motor)
18 —Not used
19 20A** Engine fan
20 —Not used
21 10A* PCM
22 —Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump
24 —Not used
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26 —Not used
27 —Not used
28 —Not used
29 —Not used
30 —Not used
31 —Not used
32 —Not used
33 —Not used
34 —Not used
35 —Not used
36 —Not used
37 —Not used
38 7.5A* Trailer tow (right turn)
39 —Not used
40 —Not used
41 15A* HEGOs
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 —Not used
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