automatic transmission FORD RANGER 2021 Owner's Guide

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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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
...........................160
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 163
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 163
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 162
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................... 161
Transmission Selector Lever Positions........................................................... 160Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................272
Auto-Start-Stop............................................147 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 148
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 147
Autowipers........................................................75 Autowipers Settings............................................ 76
Auxiliary Power Points.................................137 AC Power Point.................................................... 137
DC Power Point.................................................... 137
Auxiliary Switches
......................................409
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 274
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery....................... 273
Blind Spot Information System
.............204
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 205
Switching the System On and Off...............207
System Errors...................................................... 207
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................. 204
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........204
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........263
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check.........................................272 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 273
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In.....................................................230
Bulb Specification Chart...........................334
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................122
Canceling the Set Speed...........................182
Capacities and Specifications................328 Air Conditioning System................................. 328
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 330
Automatic Transmission................................. 328
Engine Coolant................................................... 329
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Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................................................. 292
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 295
Temperature A B C............................................ 293
Traction AA A B C............................................... 293
Treadwear.............................................................293
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........308
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 309
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 310
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 291
Towing a Trailer..............................................221
Towing Points
................................................238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................227
Emergency Towing............................................ 228
Recreational Towing......................................... 228
Towing...............................................................221
Traction Control
.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Trail Control Indicators...............................183
Trail Control....................................................182 Trail Control – Troubleshooting.................... 183
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............183 Trail Control – Information
Messages.......................................................... 183
Trailer Sway Control
....................................222
Transmission Code Designation.............327
Transmission..................................................160
Transporting the Vehicle...........................238
Type Approvals
............................................454
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls........................................... 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 456
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 455
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 455
Radio Frequency Certifications for Sync 2.5....................................................................... 455Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC
3........................................................................\
... 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Telematic Control Unit............................... 456
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............454
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.................................................................... 458
United States of America............................... 457
U
Under Hood Overview...............................264
Under Seat Storage
.....................................140
SuperCab.............................................................. 140
Unique Driving Characteristics.................147
Universal Garage Door Opener................133 HomeLink Wireless Control System............133
USB Port
.........................................................353
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................191 Automatic Cancellation................................... 194
Blocked Sensor................................................... 196
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 194
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 194
Detection Issues................................................. 195
Following a Vehicle............................................ 192
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 194
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 193
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 194
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............192
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 193
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 195
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
192
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............197
System Not Available....................................... 196
Using Cruise Control...................................190 Canceling the Set Speed................................ 190
Changing the Set Speed................................. 190
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 191
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 190
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 191
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 190
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................164 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 164
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 166
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