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4X4
HIGH
2WD
4X4
LOW
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG
1
2
3
4
AM/FM
SEEK
TONE
CLK
TUNE
TONE
VOL
12
FM
ST
DX
VOL
PUSH
ON
Climate
control
system
(pg.
19)
Auxiliary
power
point
(pg.
25)
Electronic
sound
system
(pg.
26)
Passenger
air
bag
deactivate
switch
(pg.
88)
Fog
lamp
control
*
(pg.
18)
Hood
release
(pg.
159)
4wd
control*
(pg.
119)
*
if
equipped
Instrumentation
7
6
8
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Icons
2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
2
Special Notices
3
Using Your Vehicle as a Snowplow/Ambulance
3
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
4
Instrumentation
6
Warning Lights and Chimes
8
Standard Instrument Cluster View
8
Optional Instrument Cluster View
8
Check Engine Light
8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Light
10
Air Bag Readiness Light/Safety Belt Light
10
Fuel Reset Light
10
Brake System Warning Light
10
Turn Signal Light
11
High Beams Light
11
Anti-Theft System Light
11
Charging System Light/O/D off Light
11
Check Gage Light
12
Four Wheel Drive Low Light
12
Four Wheel Drive High Light
12
Door Ajar Light/Speed Control Light
12
Headlamps on Warning Chime
13
Safety Belt Warning Chime
13
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
13
Fuel Gauge
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
15
Tachometer
15
Speedometer
16
Trip Odometer
16
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
17
Battery Voltage Gauge
17
High Beams
18
Headlamp Control/Foglamp Control
18
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
18
Controls and Features
18
Climate Control System
19
Panel Dimmer Control
19
Flash to Pass
19
Fan Speed Control
19
Temperature Control Knob
20
Mode Selector Control
20
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
21
4WD Control
24
Auxiliary Power Point 12V
25
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch
25
Using Your Audio System
26
AM/FM Stereo
26
Volume/Power Control
26
AM/FM Select
27
Tune Adjust
27
Seek Function
27
Treble Adjust
28
Bass Adjust
28
Radio Station Memory Preset
28
Speaker Balance Adjust
29
Speaker Fade Adjust
29
Setting the Clock
29
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
30
AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
31
Scan Function
32
Tape Select
34
Automatic Music Search
34
Dolby Noise Reduction
35
Tape Direction Select
35
Fast Forward
35
Rewind
35
AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio
37
AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
38
AM/FM Select in CD Mode
38
Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
38
Tune Adjust for CD Changer
39
Seek Function for CD Mode
39
Scan Function in CD Mode
40
CD Select
41
Eject Function
41
Compression Feature
42
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
43
Autoset Memory Preset
46
Compression Adjust
50
Shuffle Feature
50
Mute Mode
52
Cleaning Compact Discs
52
Cleaning Cassette Player
52
Cassette and Cassette Player Care
52
Radio Frequency Information
53
Radio Reception Factors
53
Positions of the Ignition
54
Turn Signal Control
54
Speed Control
55
To Set a Speed
56
To Set a Higher Set Speed
56
To Set a Lower Set Speed
57
To Disengage Speed Control
58
To Return to a Previously Set Speed
59
Indicator Light
59
Activating Overdrive
59
Deactivating Overdrive
59
Tilt Steering Wheel
60
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
61
Power Windows
61
Power Door Locks
62
Power Side View Mirrors
62
One Touch down (Power Windows)
62
Center Console
63
Cargo Area Features
63
Remote Entry System
63
Unlocking the Doors
64
Locking the Doors
64
Sounding a Panic Alarm
64
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
65
Replacing Lost Transmitters
66
Programming Remote Transmitters
66
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
67
Illuminated Entry
67
Theft Indicator
68
Programming Spare Securilock Keys
68
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
70
Seating and Safety Restraints
70
Rear Seats
71
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
71
Center Facing Jump Seat (4 Door Supercab)
72
Safety Restraints
72
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
73
Energy Management Feature
74
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
74
Automatic Locking Mode
74
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
76
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
76
Lap Belts
78
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
79
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
79
Belt Minder
80
Deactivating/Activating the Belt Minder Feature
82
One Time Disable (Belt Minder)
82
Safety Belt Maintenance
83
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
84
Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
84
Steps You Can Take to Properly Position Yourself Away from the Airbag
85
Children and Air Bags
85
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
86
The SRS Consists of
87
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
87
Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Switch
88
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
88
Turning the Passenger Air Bag Back on
89
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
90
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)
92
Safety Restraints for Children
93
Important Child Restraint Precautions
93
Children and Safety Belts
93
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
94
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
95
Child Safety Seats in Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
96
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
99
Tether Anchorage Hardware
99
Important Safety Precautions When Starting
100
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
100
Starting
100
Starting the Engine
102
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
103
If the Engine Fails to Start
104
Using the Engine Block Heater
104
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
105
Exhaust and Body Ventilation Systems Check
105
Important Ventilating Information
105
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS)
106
RABS Warning Lamp
106
Brakes
106
Driving
106
Using RABS
107
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
107
ABS Warning Lamp
108
Using ABS
108
Parking Brake
108
Steering
109
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
110
Automatic Transmission Operation
111
Brake-Shift Interlock
111
R (Reverse)/N (Neutral)
112
Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
112
P (Park)
112
Understanding Gearshift Positions
112
Overdrive
113
Drive
113
2 (Second)
113
1 (First)
114
Forced Downshifts
114
Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
114
R (Reverse)
115
N (Neutral)
115
When Starting a Vehicle with a Manual Transmission
116
Manual Transmission Operation
116
Using the Clutch
116
Parking
117
Recommended Shift Speeds
118
Reverse
118
Four-Wheel Drive (4W) Operation
119
4WD System Indicator Lights
119
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
119
Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)
120
Shifting from 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High)
120
Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
120
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
121
Shifting from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) to 2WD (2WD High)
121
Shifting between 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) and 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
121
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
122
Sand
122
Mud and Water
122
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
123
Driving on Snow and Ice
123
Traction-Lok Axle
124
Driving through Water
124
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
125
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
125
Payload
125
Vehicle Loading
125
Loading for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
126
Trailer Towing
127
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
127
Trailer Towing Table (4X2 Manual Transmission)
128
Trailer Tow Table (4X4 Manual Transmission)
129
Trailer Towing Table (4X2 Automatic Transmission)
130
Trailer Tow Table (4X4 Automatic Transmission)
131
Trailer Brakes
132
Safety Chains
132
Hitches
132
Preparing to Tow
132
Trailer Lamps
133
Using a Step Bumper
133
Trailer Tow Connector
133
Driving While You Tow
134
Servicing after Towing
134
Trailer Towing Tips
134
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
135
Camper Bodies
136
Recreational Towing
136
Getting Roadside Assistance
137
Roadside Emergencies
137
Hazard Flasher
138
Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
138
To Reset the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
139
Fuses
140
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
140
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
141
Fuses Codes Table
142
Power Distribution Box
144
High-Current Fuses Codes Table
145
Conventional Spare Tire Information
147
Changing the Tires
147
When Driving with the Temporary Spare Tire Do Not
147
Temporary Spare Tire Information
147
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
148
Removing the Spare Tire
148
Stowing the Spare Tire
149
Tire Change Procedure
150
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
152
Connecting the Jumper Cables
153
Jump Starting Procedure
155
Removing the Jumper Cables
155
Wrecker Towing
157
Service Recommendations
158
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
158
Working with the Engine off
158
Maintenance and Care
158
Opening the Hood
159
Working with the Engine on
159
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
160
Checking the Engine Oil
163
Adding Engine Oil
164
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
165
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
166
Clutch Fluid
167
Windshield Washer Fluid
168
Checking Engine Coolant
168
Adding Engine Coolant
170
If You Must Remove the Radiator Cap
171
Recycled Engine Coolant
171
Coolant Refill Capacity
172
Severe Climates
172
If You Drive in Extremely Hot Climates
172
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
173
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
173
Low Fluid Level
174
Correct Fluid Level
174
High Transmission Fluid Level
175
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
176
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
177
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
177
Battery Care
178
Checking the Wiper Blades
180
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
181
Changing the Wiper Blades
181
Temperature a B C
182
Traction AA a B C
182
Treadwear
182
Checking the Tire Pressure
183
Tire Rotation
183
Servicing Your Tires
183
Replacing the Tires
184
Snow Tires and Chains
185
Fuel Information
186
Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel
186
To Avoid Static Build-Up When Filling an Ungrounded Fuel Container
188
Fuel Filler Cap
188
Choosing the Right Fuel
189
Fuel Quality
190
Octane Recommendations
190
FFV Engine
190
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
190
Running out of Fuel
191
Fuel Filter
192
Fuel Economy
192
Fuel Measuring Techniques
192
Filling the Tank
192
Calculating Fuel Economy
193
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
193
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
194
Conditions and Fuel Economy
194
Emission Control System
195
EPA Window Sticker
195
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
196
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
197
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
197
To Install the New Bulb
198
Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs
199
Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
200
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
200
Using the Right Bulbs
201
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
201
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp and Cargo Lamp Bulbs
201
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
202
Aiming the Headlamps
202
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
203
Washing Your Vehicle
203
Waxing Your Vehicle
203
Repairing Paint Chips
204
Cleaning the Wheels
204
Cleaning the Engine
204
Cleaning the Wiper Blades, Windshield and Rear Window
206
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
206
Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts
206
Cleaning the Instrument Panel/Cleaning the Instrument Cluster Lens
207
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
207
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
207
Underbody Cleaning
207
Inside Windows
208
Cleaning Mirrors
208
Motorcraft Part Numbers
209
Refill Capacities
209
Capacities and Specifications
209
Lubricant Specifications
212
Engine Data
214
Vehicle Dimensions
215
Identifying Your Vehicle
217
Certification Label
217
Vehicle Identification Number
217
Engine Number
217
Customer Assistance
218
Reporting Safety Defects
230
Index
231
Filling Station Information
239
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Model
2000 Ranger
Category
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Language
English
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