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4.
Open
the
hood.
Protect
yourself
from
engine
heat.
5.
Locate
and
carefully
remove
the
engine
oil
level
dipstick.
•
2.3L
I4
engine
•
3.0L
V6
engine
MAX
MIN
2008
Ranger
(ran)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Maintenance
and
Specifications
224
224
226
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
5
Introduction
5
Perchlorate Material
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
6
Protecting the Environment
6
Safety and Environment Protection
6
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
8
Cell Phone Use
9
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
9
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
9
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
10
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
11
Instrument Cluster
13
Warning Lights and Chimes
13
Service Engine Soon
13
Check Fuel Cap
14
Brake System Warning Light
14
Anti-Lock Brake System
14
Airbag Readiness
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning
15
Engine Oil Pressure
15
Engine Coolant Temperature
15
Foglamps
16
Low Fuel
16
Door Ajar
16
Overdrive off (if Equipped)
16
Gauges
17
Speed Control (if Equipped)
17
Turn Signal
17
High Beams
17
Speedometer
18
Odometer
18
Trip Odometer
18
Tachometer
19
Fuel Gauge
19
Entertainment Systems
20
AM/FM Stereo
20
Display Preference
20
To Set the Display Mode
21
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible System
22
Satellite Radio Menu
23
In Satellite Radio Mode (if Equipped)
26
Premium and Audiophile In-Dash CD6/MP3 Disc Satellite Compatible Audio Systems (if Equipped)
28
CDX6/MP3 Premium/Audiophile Pioneer System
28
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
34
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
34
General Audio Information
35
Radio Frequencies
35
Radio Reception Factors
35
CD/CD Player Care
36
Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
37
Satellite Radio Channels
37
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
37
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
38
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
38
Climate Controls
41
Heater Only
41
Climate Controls
42
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
42
Operating Tips
43
Fog Lamp Control (if Equipped)
44
Headlamp Control
44
Lights
44
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
45
Flash to Pass
45
Panel Dimmer Control
45
Aiming the Headlamps
46
Headlamp Aim Adjustment
46
Bulb Replacement
48
Courtesy/Reading Lamps (if Equipped)
48
Interior Lamps
48
Turn Signal Control
48
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs/Front Park Bulbs/Turn Signal Bulbs
50
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
51
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (if Equipped)
52
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
52
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
53
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
53
Driver Controls
54
Multi-Function Lever
54
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
54
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
55
Center Console (if Equipped)
55
Steering Wheel Adjustment
55
Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
55
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
56
Interior Mirror
57
One Touch down
57
Power Windows (if Equipped)
57
Exterior Mirrors
58
Fold-Away Mirrors
58
Power Side View Mirrors (if Equipped)
58
Speed Control
58
Disengaging Speed Control
59
Setting Speed Control
59
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
60
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
60
Resuming a Set Speed
60
Bed Extender (if Equipped)
61
Bedrails (if Equipped)
61
Turning off Speed Control
61
Activating Bed Extender Theft Deterrent Device
62
Locks and Security
63
Keys
63
Power Door Locks (if Equipped)
63
Unlocking the Doors
64
Locking the Doors
64
Car Finder
64
Sounding a Panic Alarm
64
Replacing the Battery
65
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
66
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
66
Illuminated Entry
67
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
67
Anti-Theft Indicator
68
Replacement Keys
68
Programming Spare Keys
68
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
70
Seating and Safety Restraints
70
60/40 Seat (if Equipped)
71
Center Facing Jump Seat (2 Door Supercab) (if Equipped)
72
Passenger Side Rear Access
72
Rear Seats
72
Using the Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
72
Center Facing Jump Seat (4 Door Supercab) (if Equipped)
73
Personal Safety System
73
Safety Restraints
73
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
74
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
74
Front Crash Severity Sensor
74
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
74
Front Passenger Sensing System
75
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
75
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
76
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
76
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners
76
Safety Restraints Precautions
77
Adjusting the Front Center Seat and Rear Center Facing Jump Seat Lap Belts (if Equipped)
78
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
78
Lap Belts
78
Automatic Locking Mode
79
Energy Management Feature
79
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
79
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
80
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
80
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
81
Safety Belt Pretensioner
81
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
82
Safety Belt Maintenance
82
Conditions of Operation
83
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
83
Belt-Minder
84
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
86
One Time Disable
86
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
88
Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
88
Children and Airbags
90
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
91
Determining if the System Is Operational
92
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)
92
Children and Safety Belts
96
Important Child Restraint Precautions
96
Safety Restraints for Children
96
Child Booster Seats
97
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
97
Types of Booster Seats
98
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
99
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
100
Safety Seats for Children
100
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
101
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
103
Center Seating Location
106
4WD and AWD Systems (if Equipped)
107
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
107
Tires, Wheels and Loading
107
Vehicle Characteristics
107
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
108
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
109
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
109
Temperature a B C
110
Traction AA a B C
110
Treadwear
110
Glossary of Tire Terminology
111
Tires
111
Inflating Your Tires
112
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer’s
112
Damage
114
Inspecting Your Tires
114
Tire Care
114
Tire Wear
114
Tire Replacement Requirements
115
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
115
Highway Hazards
117
Safety Practices
117
Tire and Wheel Alignment
117
Tire Rotation
118
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
119
Information on “P” Type Tires
119
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
122
Information on “T” Type Tires
123
Location of the Tire Label
123
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
124
Changing Tires with TPMS
125
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
126
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
126
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
127
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
128
When Inflating Your Tires
128
Snow Tires and Chains
129
Vehicle Loading
129
Base Curb Weight
130
Payload
130
Vehicle Curb Weight
130
Cargo Weight
131
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
131
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
132
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
132
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
133
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
133
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
133
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
133
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
134
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
135
Trailer Towing
135
Hitches
142
Preparing to Tow
142
Safety Chains
142
Trailer Brakes
142
Trailer Lamps
143
Trailer Tow Connector
143
Using a Step Bumper (if Equipped)
143
Driving While You Tow
144
Servicing after Towing
145
Trailer Towing Tips
145
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
146
Recreational Towing
146
Camper Bodies
147
Driving
148
Starting
148
Positions of the Ignition
148
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
148
Important Safety Precautions
149
Starting the Engine
151
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
151
Important Ventilating Information
151
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
152
Brakes
153
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
153
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
154
Using ABS
154
ABS Warning Lamp
155
Parking Brake
155
Steering
156
Traction-Lok Axle (if Equipped)
157
Preparing to Drive
157
Automatic Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
157
Brake-Shift Interlock
157
Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (if Equipped)
159
Forced Downshifts
160
Manual Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
161
Using the Clutch
161
Recommended Shift Speeds
162
Reverse
162
Parking Your Vehicle
162
Removing the Key
163
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (if Equipped)
163
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
163
4WD System Indicator Lights
164
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
164
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)
164
Shifting To/From 4L (4WD Low)
164
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
165
Basic Operating Principles
165
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
166
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
166
Emergency Maneuvers
167
4WD Systems
167
Normal Characteristics
168
Sand
168
Mud and Water
168
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
169
Driving on Snow and Ice
170
Maintenance and Modifications
171
Driving through Water
171
Roadside Emergencies
172
Getting Roadside Assistance
172
Using Roadside Assistance
173
Hazard Flasher Switch
174
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
174
Fuses and Relays
175
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
176
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
176
Fuses Codes
177
Power Distribution Box
179
2.3L Engine (if Equipped)
180
High-Current Fuses
180
3.0L and 4.0L Engines (if Equipped)
183
Changing the Tires
185
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
186
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
188
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
188
Removing the Spare Tire
189
Tire Change Procedure
191
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
193
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
194
Jump Starting
195
Preparing Your Vehicle
195
Connecting the Jumper Cables
196
Removing the Jumper Cables
198
Wrecker Towing
200
Emergency Towing
201
Customer Assistance
202
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
208
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
209
Cleaning
210
Exterior Chrome
210
Washing the Exterior
210
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
211
Paint Chips
211
Waxing
211
2.3L I4 Engine
212
Engine
212
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
213
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
214
Windows and Wiper Blades
214
Interior
215
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
216
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
216
Underbody
216
Maintenance and Specifications
218
Service Recommendations
218
Working with the Engine off
218
Working with the Engine on
218
Opening the Hood
219
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
220
Windshield Washer Fluid
223
Changing the Wiper Blades
224
Checking the Engine Oil
224
Adding Engine Oil
228
Engine Oil Recommendations
228
Battery
230
Checking Engine Coolant
232
Engine Coolant
232
Adding Engine Coolant
234
Coolant Refill Capacity
236
Recycled Engine Coolant
236
Fuel Filter
237
Severe Climates
237
Fuel Information
238
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
238
Refueling
239
Fuel Filler Cap
240
Choosing the Right Fuel
241
Cleaner Air
241
Fuel Quality
242
Octane Recommendations
242
Running out of Fuel
242
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
243
Filling the Tank
243
Measuring Techniques
243
Calculating Fuel Economy
244
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
244
Habits
244
Conditions
245
Maintenance
245
Emission Control System
246
EPA Window Sticker
246
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
248
Power Steering Fluid
249
Brake Fluid
251
Clutch Fluid (if Equipped)
251
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
252
Transmission Fluid
252
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
253
High Fluid Level
253
Low Fluid Level
253
Air Filter
254
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
254
Transfer Case Fluid (if Equipped)
254
Motorcraft Part Numbers
256
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
257
Engine Data
262
Engine Drivebelt Routing
262
Identifying Your Vehicle
264
Safety Compliance Certification Label
264
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
264
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
265
Accessories
266
Index
268
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Ford 2008 Ranger Specifications
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Brand
Ford
Model
2008 Ranger
Category
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Language
English
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