Ford 2000 Ranger User Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 18
Seating and safety restraints 70
Starting and driving
Starting 100
Driving 106
Roadside emergencies 137
Servicing
Maintenance and care 158
Capacities and specifications 209
Customer assistance 218
Reporting safety defects 230
Index 231
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Ford 2000 Ranger Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	2000 Ranger
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Overview of warning lights and audible chimes indicating system status.

Check engine

Explanation of the Check Engine light and the OBD II system.

Standard instrument cluster

Details of the standard instrument cluster layout and its components.

Seating and safety restraints

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

General precautions and guidelines for using safety restraints and child seats.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Information on the function and precautions related to the vehicle's airbag system.

Starting

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

Key steps and precautions to take before starting the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for starting the vehicle's engine.

Driving

BRAKES

Information on the self-adjusting brakes and normal brake noise.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Details on ABS operation, including noise and pedal pulsation.

Maintenance and care

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE OIL