FORD RANGER 2020 Owners Manual

LB3J 19A321 AB
2020 RANGER Owner’s Manual
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2020 RANGER Owner’s Manual
March 2020
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.

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Part Number: LB3J 19A321 AB 202002 20200206120540
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
13
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ............................................
17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
19
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
21
Booster Seats .................................................
28
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
30
Child Safety Locks ..........................................
31
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
33
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
36
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
36
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
38
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
38
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™........................
40
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
41
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
42Front Passenger Sensing System
...........
43
Side Airbags ....................................................
45
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
47
Airbag Disposal .............................................
48
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
49
Emergency Call Requirements ................
49
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
50
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ..................................................
51
Remote Control ..............................................
51
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
...
57
Passive Key Backup Position .....................
57
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
58
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
59
Clearing All MyKeys .....................................
60
Checking MyKey System Status .............
60
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems .........................................................
61
MyKey – Troubleshooting ...........................
61
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
63
Keyless Entry ..................................................
66
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ...................................................
68
Manual Tailgate .............................................
68
Removing the Tailgate ................................
68
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
70
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
70
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................72
Audio Control ..................................................
72
Voice Control ...................................................
73
Cruise Control .................................................
73
Information Display Control ......................
74
Horn ....................................................................
74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
75
Autowipers .......................................................
75
Windshield Washers ....................................
76
Lighting
General Information ......................................
77
Lighting Control ..............................................
77
Autolamps .......................................................
78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
78
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
79
Automatic High Beam Control ................
80
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
81
Direction Indicators .......................................
81
Interior Lamps .................................................
81
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
82
Cargo Lamps ...................................................
82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
83
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
86
Interior Mirror ...................................................
87
Sun Visors ........................................................
88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
89
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
92
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
95
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
96Information Messages
...............................
104
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
117
Automatic Climate Control ......................
118
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
.
120
Heated Windshield ......................................
122
Heated Rear Window .................................
122
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
122
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
122
Remote Start .................................................
123
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
124
Head Restraints ............................................
124
Manual Seats ................................................
126
Power Seats ...................................................
127
Rear Seats ......................................................
128
Heated Seats ................................................
130
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ................
131
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
135
Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment ...................................
137
Center Console ..............................................
137
Overhead Console .......................................
137
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
138
Under Seat Storage ....................................
138
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
139
Ignition Switch ..............................................
139
Keyless Starting ...........................................
140
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
140
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Engine Block Heater
...................................143
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
145
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
147
Fuel Quality ....................................................
147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
148
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
148
Refueling ........................................................
150
Fuel Consumption .......................................
152
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
154
Catalytic Converter .....................................
155
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
158
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ................................
162
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
162
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ...............
169
Brakes
General Information .....................................
171
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
..
171
Parking Brake .................................................
172
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
172
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
174
Using Traction Control ...............................
174Stability Control
Principle of Operation
................................
175
Using Stability Control ...............................
176
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation ................................
178
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control ..................................
180
Switching Trail Control On and Off ......
180
Setting the Trail Control Speed .............
180
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
180
Trail Control Indicators ...............................
181
Trail Control – Troubleshooting ..............
181
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
182
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
182
Front Parking Aid .........................................
183
Rear View Camera ......................................
184
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
188
Using Cruise Control ..................................
188
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
189
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
196
Lane Keeping System ................................
197
Blind Spot Information System ............
202
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
205
Steering ..........................................................
209
Pre-Collision Assist ...................................
209
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
214
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
218
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
218
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Towing
Towing a Trailer
...........................................220
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
221
Recommended Towing Weights ............
221
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
223
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
226
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
229
Economical Driving ....................................
229
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
230
Off-Road Driving .........................................
230
Driving Through Water ...............................
231
Floor Mats ......................................................
232
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
233
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
234
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
234
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
235
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
237
Towing Points ...............................................
238
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
239
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
241
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
244
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
246Fuse Specification Chart
..........................
247
Changing a Fuse .........................................
259
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
262
Under Hood Overview ..............................
263
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
264
Engine Oil Check .........................................
264
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
265
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
266
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
270
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
270
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
271
Washer Fluid Check .....................................
271
Fuel Filter .........................................................
271
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
272
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
272
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
274
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
274
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
275
Removing a Headlamp .............................
276
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
276
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
280
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
282
Cleaning Products ......................................
282
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
282
Waxing ............................................................
284
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
284
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
284
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
285
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
286
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
287
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
287
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Vehicle Storage
............................................287
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
290
Tire Care ..........................................................
291
Using Snow Chains ...................................
306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
307
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
311
Technical Specifications ...........................
321
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ................................
323
Motorcraft Parts ..........................................
324
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
325
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
325
Transmission Code Designation ...........
326
Capacities and Specifications ................
327
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
334
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle .................
336
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......
336
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............
336
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
336
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem ..........................
337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
338
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot .........
340
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC ......................
340
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password .................................
341Audio System
General Information
..................................
342
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/ Bluetooth ...................................................
342
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC ........
344
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 .....
346
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/
Bluetooth, Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................................................................\
347
Radio ...............................................................
348
Satellite Radio .............................................
348
Digital Radio .................................................
350
Audio Input Jack ..........................................
352
USB Port .........................................................
353
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC ........................................
354
Media Hub .....................................................
354
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
355
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
356
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
358
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
359
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
362
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
363
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
372
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
374
Entertainment .............................................
380
Climate ...........................................................
382
Phone ..............................................................
385
Navigation .....................................................
387
Apps .................................................................
392
Settings ..........................................................
393
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
395
Accessories
Accessories ..................................................
408
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Ford Protect
Ford Protect
..................................................410
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ........
412
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........
415
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
418
Scheduled Maintenance Record ...........
421
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
432
End User License Agreement ................
435
Declaration of Conformity ......................
460
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ...........................................
460
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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