oil change FORD RANGER 2007 2.G Owners Manual

Maintenance and Specifications 220
Engine compartment 222
Engine oil 226
Battery 232
Engine Coolant 234
Fuel information 239
Air filter(s) 256
Part numbers 257
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 259
Engine data 264
Accessories 268
Index 271
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Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
thescheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.
4.0L Engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 or an
equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
thescheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
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1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only have the API
Certification mark and meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or
WSS-M2C930-A (2.3L and 3.0L).3Indicates 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.4Ensure 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
informationto determine the correct service interval.5Service 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.6Traction-Lok axles use 4.75-5.0 pints (2.2-2.4L) of rear axle lubricant.7Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6mm to
14mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.8Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................137
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........259
Lug nuts ....................................199
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transmission .................166
fluid capacities ........................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
reverse .....................................167
Mirrors .........................................67
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Motorcraft parts ........219, 239, 257
O
Octane rating ............................244
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................185
Power door locks ........................72Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacity ................259
fluid, specifications .................259
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ........19, 21, 24, 29, 32, 37, 41
CD-MP3 ...............................38, 41
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system ...........72–73
illuminated entry ......................75
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacing the batteries .............73
Roadside assistance ..................178
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............82, 86–90
Safety defects, reporting ..........212
Safety restraints ..............82, 86–90
BeltMinder
..............................93
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................87–89
for children .....................105–106
lap belt ......................................87
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................84
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ..........92
Safety seats for children ..........109
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