dimensions FORD RANGER 2005 2.G Owners Manual

1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 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. MERCON
and MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance
Guideto 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
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Spark plug gap0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.042–0.046 inch
(1.07–1.17 mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression
ratio9.7:19.7:1 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsRegular Cab
Short Wheel Base
(SWB) - inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Long Wheel
Base (LWB)) -
inches (mm)SuperCab)
- inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length188.5 (4788) 200.4 (5092) 202.6 (5147)
(2) Overall
width69.4 (1762) 69.4 (1762) 70.3 (1785)
(3) Overall
height–4x2/4x465.0 (1652) /
68.5 (1740)66.0 (1677) /
68.4 (1737)66.0 (1676) /
68.7 (1746)
(4) Wheelbase 111.4 (2831) 117.4 (2983) 125.7 (3192)
(5) Track -
Front58.5 (1486) 58.5 (1486) 58.5 (1486)
(5) Track - Rear 57.3 (1455) 57.3 (1455) 57.3 (1455)
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Safety seats for children ............85
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............61
Seats ............................................59
child safety seats ......................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............195
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................16
AM/FM stereo CD .....................18
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................25
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................104
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................233, 240
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................237, 240
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your
vehicle ........................140–141, 143
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................48
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................118
Roadside Emergencies ...........102
Tires ...............................96–97, 102alignment ................................116
care ..........................................115
changing ..................102, 104, 106
checking the pressure ..............99
inspecting and inflating ...........98
label .........................................114
replacing ..................................101
rotating ....................................117
safety practices .......................116
sidewall information ...............109
snow tires and chains ............123
spare tire .................................103
terminology ...............................97
tire grades .................................97
treadwear ..........................96, 115
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................138
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............146
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................231
Transmission
automatic operation ...............147
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....147
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................230
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
manual operation ....................150
Turn signal ..................................40
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................240
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................243
Vehicle loading ..........................124
camper bodies ........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........144
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Index
251