Ford 2001 Ranger User Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 8
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 89
Starting and driving
Starting 123
Driving 128
Roadside emergencies 158
Servicing
Maintenance and care 184
Capacities and specifications 240
Customer assistance 249
Reporting safety defects 262
Index 263
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2001 Ranger

Ford 2001 Ranger Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	2001 Ranger
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

GAUGES

Seating and safety restraints

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Covers important safety restraint precautions and guidelines for occupants.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

Safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)

Starting

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Details the correct procedure for starting the vehicle's engine.

Driving

BRAKES

Discusses brake system operation, noise, and maintenance.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Explains the function and operation of the ABS system.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Covers the operation and engagement of the 4WD system.

VEHICLE LOADING

TRAILER TOWING

Details trailer towing capacities, equipment, and safety.

Roadside emergencies

Getting roadside assistance

Explains how to obtain roadside assistance and its coverage.

FUSES AND RELAYS

CHANGING THE TIRES

Guides the user through the process of changing a tire.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Provides safety precautions and instructions for jump-starting a vehicle.

Maintenance and care

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

Highlights essential safety precautions to follow when servicing the vehicle.

ENGINE OIL

Covers checking and adding engine oil, including dipstick usage.

BRAKE FLUID

ENGINE COOLANT

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Cleaning the engine

Capacities and specifications

REFILL CAPACITIES

Details the capacities for refilling various vehicle fluids like engine oil and coolant.

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE DATA

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Reporting safety defects