transmission FORD RANGER 2020 Repair Manual

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult
your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Four –wheel
drive vehicles.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.
Change the engine coolant.
3
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
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Example 1: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement. •
Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Accessing the Phone Features.....................
345
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 345
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 345
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 345
Changing Radio Stations................................ 345
Listening to the Radio...................................... 345
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 345
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........346
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........346
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........345
Switching the Display On and Off...............345
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 346
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 346
Using the Display Control............................... 346
Using the Number Block................................. 346
Autolamps........................................................78 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 78
Automatic Climate Control.......................118
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 118
Setting the Temperature.................................. 118
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................118
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 119
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 119
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
119
Automatic High Beam Control.................80 Automatic High Beam Indicator...................... 81
Switching the System On and Off................80
Automatic Transmission
...........................158
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................. 161
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 160
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 161
Progressive Range Selection......................... 160
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 159Transmission Selector Lever
Positions........................................................... 158
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................270
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................145 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 146
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 145
Autowipers........................................................75 Autowipers Settings............................................ 76
Auxiliary Power Points
................................135
AC Power Point.................................................... 135
DC Power Point................................................... 135
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 272
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery....................... 272
Blind Spot Information System.............202 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 203
Switching the System On and Off..............205
System Errors...................................................... 205
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 202
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........202
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........262
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................270 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................. 271
Brakes.................................................................171 General Information............................................ 171
Breaking-In.....................................................229
Bulb Specification Chart...........................334
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................122
Canceling the Set Speed..........................180
Capacities and Specifications
.................327
Air Conditioning System.................................. 327
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 330
Automatic Transmission................................. 327
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Information System...................... 87
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Floor Mats.......................................................232
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Protect...................................................410 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)............................................ 411
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 410
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid
..........................................183
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 184
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................147
Fuel Consumption........................................152 Advertised Capacity........................................... 152
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 153
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 153
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................148
Fuel Filter
..........................................................271
Fuel Quality.....................................................147 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 147
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................234
Fuse Box Locations.....................................246 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 246
High Current Fuse Box...................................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............247
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 246
Fuses................................................................246 Fuse Specification Chart
...........................247
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........256
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................131
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............131
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 158
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information.........412 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 414
Owner Checks and Services........................... 413
Protecting Your Investment............................ 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 412
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................242
Getting the Services You Need...............239 Away From Home.............................................. 239
Glove Compartment....................................137 Glove Box with Lock........................................... 137
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 172
Hazard Flashers
............................................234
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 275
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 276
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 124
Head Restraints
.............................................124
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 125
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 290
Towing a Trailer............................................220
Towing Points................................................238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................226
Emergency Towing............................................. 227
Recreational Towing.......................................... 227
Towing.............................................................220
Traction Control.............................................174 Principle of Operation....................................... 174
Trail Control Indicators................................181
Trail Control
....................................................180
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..................... 181
Trail Control – Troubleshooting...............181 Trail Control – Information Messages.........181
Trailer Sway Control.....................................221
Transmission Code Designation............326
Transmission..................................................158
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................237
U
Under Hood Overview...............................263
Under Seat Storage.....................................138 SuperCab............................................................... 138
Unique Driving Characteristics................145
Universal Garage Door Opener.................131 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............131
USB Port
.........................................................353
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................189 Automatic Cancellation................................... 192
Blocked Sensor................................................... 194
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 192
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 192
Detection Issues.................................................. 193
Following a Vehicle............................................ 190
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 192
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 191
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 192
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............190
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 191
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 193
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
190
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............195
System Not Available....................................... 194Using Cruise Control...................................188
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 188
Changing the Set Speed................................. 188
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 189
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 188
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 189
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 188
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................162 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 162
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 164
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 163
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 162
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains....................................306 Vehicles with Stability Control..................... 307
Using Stability Control................................176 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................. 176
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................362
Audio Voice Commands................................. 363
Media Sources.................................................... 362
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............358
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 359
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 358
Phone Controls...................................................359
Phone Voice Commands................................ 358
Using Traction Control................................174 Switching the System Off ............................... 174
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 174
Using Voice Recognition
...........................356
Apps........................................................................\
379
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 380
Climate................................................................... 376
Entertainment..................................................... 375
General................................................................... 374
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 356
Navigation............................................................. 378
Phone...................................................................... 377
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback...............357
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