FORD RANGER 2021 Owners Manual

Action
Message
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 204).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See
Blind
Spot Information System (page 204).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you connect a trailer and
do not set up a Blind Spot Trailer. See
Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 204).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-
ated Trailer Attached
Displays when the trailer width is wider than
8.2 ft (2.5 m)or
longer than 33 ft (10 m).
Trailer Blind Spot
not Operational
above Specified Measurements
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
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Drivetrain
Action
Message
Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the elec-tronic locking differential to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is
present. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
Displays when the accelerator pedal is entrapped or
both accelerator and brake pedals are applied at the same time. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake Applied Power Reduced
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle.
No Key Detected
You pressed the StartStop button to switch off the engine
and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access keyto the system.
Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to thesystem.
Key Program Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle and the engine is on.
Engine ON
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable. See Lane Keeping
System (page 199).
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immedi- ately.
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transport / Factory
Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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MyKey
Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displaysthat the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert On
MyKey Setting
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Park Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. See Front
Parking Aid (page 185).
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. See
Rear
Parking Aid (page 185).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system, passive entry or the passive start system requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Collision Warning
Malfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Pre-Collision Assist (page 211).
Collision Warning Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available
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Remote Start
Action
Message
A reminder to push the start button to drive your vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Start
Button
Starting System Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 308).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is inuse. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 308). If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
The status of the traction control system after you switched it off.
Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switched it on.
Traction Control On
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Trail Control
Action
Message
You must reduce your vehicle speed to use trail control.
Reduce Speed To Enter Trail
Control
You must release the park brake to use trail control.
Trail Control Not Available with
Park Brake Applied
You successfully enabled trail control and must pressSET to activate.
Trail Control Enabled Use SET
Button to Set Speed
A trail control system fault has occurred, the drivermust resume control.
Trail Control Off Driver Resume
Control
The system has switched off.
Trail Control Off
A system fault is present. See What Is Trail Control
(page 182).
Trail Control Fault See Manual
You must switch the cruise control off to use trailcontrol.
Trail Control Not Available with
Cruise Control Active
You must close the door to use trail control.
Trail Control Not Available with
Driver Door Open
Descent control mode is active and you have to pressthe trail control switch to exit.
Descent Control Now Active
Press Trail Control Switch To Exit
Trailer Action
Message
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a givenignition cycle.
Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either
intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer
wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 221).
Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
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Action
Message
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towing
a Trailer (page 221).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See
Towing a Trailer (page 221).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
4WD Action
Message
A 4X4 system fault is present. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Check 4x4
The 4X4 system is making a shift.
4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyou do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).
For 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyour vehicle's speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h).
For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
Displays when you attempt to switch from 4X4 LOWand you do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).
To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch from 4X4 LOWand your vehicle's speed is greater than
3 mph
(5 km/h).
To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.
You can direct air through the windshield
and footwell air vents or the instrument
panel and footwell air vents at the same
time.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off
Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
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