service FORD RANGER 2011 2.G Manual PDF

COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Hot climate oil change intervals
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions
andyou are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the
7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (5,000 km) if the
owner is using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for ex-
ample SJ, etc.).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
Engine coolant
❑6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first).❑After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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wheels ......................................215
wiper blades ............................217
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Clutch
fluid ..........................................251
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds ....169
Console ........................................49
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................238, 260
specifications ..........................260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer Assistance ................179
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................271, 274
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................210
Getting roadside assistance ...179
Getting the service you
need .........................................206
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Dipstick
engine oil .................................227
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................255Driving under special
conditions ..................168, 173, 176
sand .........................................175
snow and ice ...........................177
through water .................175, 178
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emergency Flashers .................180
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................265
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................233
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......260
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..................224–225
starting after a collision .........180
Engine block heater .................153
Engine oil ..................................227
checking and adding ..............227
dipstick ....................................227
filter, specifications ........229, 259
recommendations ...................229
refill capacities ........................260
specifications ..........................260
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................153
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Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................260
Fog lamps ....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......171
driving off road .......................172
electronic shift ........................171
Index
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