steering wheel FORD RANGER 2021 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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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road Operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 164
9
911 Assist...........................................................49
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 117
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 173
Accessories...................................................408
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............191
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................277 Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 277
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............266
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 70
Ambient Lighting
............................................82
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 82
Changing the Color.............................................. 82
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 82
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 82
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70 Alarm System........................................................ 70
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 71
Appendices....................................................426
Apps..................................................................392 Using Apps on an Android Device...............393 Using Apps on an iOS Device........................
392
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 393
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 95
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 95
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 95
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................95
Audio Control
...................................................72
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
You can operate the following functions with the control:............................................... 73
Audio Input Jack
...........................................352
Audio System................................................342
General Information......................................... 342
Audio Unit.......................................................342 Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 342
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............342
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 343
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 343
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 343
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 343
Changing Radio Stations................................ 343
Listening to the Radio...................................... 343
Muting the Audio............................................... 343
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........343
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 344
Using the Display Control............................... 343
Using the Number Block................................. 344
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................346
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 347
Changing Radio Stations................................ 347
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 347
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........347
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 347
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........344 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 344
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 344
Accessing the Information Menu................344
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............344
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 345
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 345
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 345
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Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off...................................................................... 383
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................. 384
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 383
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 383
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 384
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off............................................................. 384
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off...................................................................... 383
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 385
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 385
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................. 385
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 384
Climate Control...............................................117
Cold Weather Precautions........................231
Connected Vehicle......................................336 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 336
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............336
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........336
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................338 Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth,
Vehicles Without: SYNC
.........................347
Pairing a Device.................................................. 347
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................336
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........336
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........336
What Is the Modem.......................................... 336
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC
3
......................................................................336
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 268
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey...........................................59 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 60
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
..........340
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 341
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 340
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................340
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 340
Purchasing a Data Plan.................................. 340
Cross Traffic Alert........................................207 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 209
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 210
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 210
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 209
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............209
Switching the System On and Off..............209
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 207
Cruise Control
..................................................73
Principle of Operation...................................... 190
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 190
Customer Assistance
.................................240
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SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................
391
Zoom...................................................................... 388
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........419 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 419
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 421
O
Off-Road Driving...........................................231 After Off-Road Driving..................................... 232
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques..............231
Crossing Obstacles............................................ 231
Hill Climbing.......................................................... 231
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................267
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 265
Opening and Closing the Hood..............263 Closing the Hood............................................... 263
Opening the Hood............................................. 263
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................245
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........245
Overhead Console
........................................139
P
Parking Aids
....................................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Parking Brake
..................................................174
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key........................................................................\
70
SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
Passive Key Backup Position
......................57
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Phone...............................................................385 Android Auto....................................................... 386
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 386
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 385
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 385Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 63
Power Seats
....................................................127
Adjusting the Driver Seat Height .................. 127
Adjusting the Lumbar....................................... 128
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 128
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 127
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................273
Power Windows
..............................................83
Bounce-Back......................................................... 85
Driver Door Switches (Double Cab).............84
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)................83
Front and Rear Passenger Door Switches............................................................. 84
Opening and Closing Other Windows Automatically................................................... 84
Opening and Closing the Driver Side Window Automatically................................. 84
Resetting the Memory of the Electric Windows - Vehicle with One Touch
Up/Down on Driver Side only..................... 85
Safety Mode........................................................... 85
Safety Switch for the Rear Windows...........84
Pre-Collision Assist
.......................................211
Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System............................................................... 212
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
R
Radio................................................................348 Antenna................................................................ 348
Rear Axle
...........................................................171
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings.......................................................132
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators......................................................132
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
.....................................................131
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions...................................................131
Rear Occupant Alert System.....................131
Rear Parking Aid............................................185 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 185
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................140
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Multi Contour Seats..........................................
394
Navigation............................................................ 394
Personal Profiles................................................ 394
Phone..................................................................... 393
Seats...................................................................... 394
Sound..................................................................... 393
Valet Mode........................................................... 394
Vehicle................................................................... 393
Voice Control....................................................... 394
Setting the Trail Control Speed...............182
Side Airbags.....................................................45
Sitting in the Correct Position..................124
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 307
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................422
Exceptions............................................................ 424
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 190
Stability Control
.............................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 141
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................142 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 144
Failure to Start..................................................... 144
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................145
Important Ventilating Information...............145
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 145
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 144
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 143
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 143
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........141 General Information........................................... 141Steering............................................................210
Electric Power Steering.................................... 210
Steering Wheel
................................................72
Storage Compartments.............................139
Sun Visors.........................................................88 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 88
Supplementary Restraints System..........41 Principle of Operation......................................... 41
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off.....................................................131
Semiannual Reminder....................................... 131
Switching Trail Control On and Off........182
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................372
General Information.......................................... 372
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................395 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 407
Apps....................................................................... 402
Navigation............................................................. 401
Personal Profiles............................................... 405
Phone..................................................................... 399
Resetting the System....................................... 407
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 396
Voice Recognition.............................................. 395
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 404
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................359
911 Assist............................................................... 359
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 361
SYNC™............................................................355 General Information......................................... 355
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................363
T
Tailgate Lock....................................................68 Power Tailgate Lock............................................ 68
Tailgate..............................................................68
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............324
Terrain Control..............................................180 Principle of Operation...................................... 180
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................242
Tire Care..........................................................292
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 294
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