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ENGINE
DATA
Engine
2.3L
I4
engine
4.0L
V6
engine
Cubic
inches
138
245
Required
fuel
87
octane
87
octane
Firing
order
1-3-4-2
1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition
system
EDIS
EDIS
Spark
plug
gap
0.049–0.053
inch
(1.25–1.35
mm)
0.052–0.056
inch
(1.32–1.42
mm)
Compression
ratio
9.7:1
9.7:1
Engine
drivebelt
routing
•
2.3L
I4
Engine
with
A/C
•
2.3L
I4
Engine
without
A/C
2009
Ranger
(ran)
Owners
Guide,
2nd
Printing
USA
(fus)
Maintenance
and
Specifications
263
262
264
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
6
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
8
Cell Phone Use
9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Service Engine Soon Light
12
Check Fuel Cap Light
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
13
Safety Belt Light
14
Low Tire Pressure Warning
14
Charging System Light
14
Engine Oil Pressure Light
14
Fog Lamps Light
15
Door Ajar Light
15
Overdrive off Light
15
Anti-Theft System Light
15
Gauges
16
High Beams Light
16
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
16
Headlamps on Warning Chime
16
Speedometer
17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
17
Odometer
17
Trip Odometer
17
Tachometer
18
Fuel Gauge
18
Entertainment Systems
19
AM/FM Stereo
19
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible System
21
Satellite Radio Menu
22
Premium Sound In-Dash CD6/MP3 Disc Satellite Compatible Audio Systems
26
CDX6/MP3 Premium/Audiophile Pioneer System
26
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
32
Auxiliary Input Jack Troubleshooting
33
General Audio Information
34
Radio Frequencies
34
Radio Reception Factors
34
CD/CD Player Care
34
Operating Your Audio System with MP3-Formatted Discs
35
Changing between Flat File Mode and Directory Mode
36
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
36
Sample MP3 Structure
37
Satellite Radio Information
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 System
41
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
42
Lights
44
Fog Lamp Control
44
Headlamp Control
44
High Beams
44
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
45
Flash to Pass
45
Panel Dimmer Control
45
Aiming the Headlamps
46
Bulb Replacement
48
Interior Lights
48
Lamp Assembly Condensation
48
Turn Signal Control
48
Using the Right Bulbs
49
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs/Front Park Bulbs/Turn Signal Bulbs
50
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
51
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
52
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
53
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
53
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
53
Driver Controls
54
Courtesy Wipe Feature
54
Windshield Washer
54
Windshield Wiper
54
Auxiliary Power Point - 12VDC
55
Center Console
55
Tilt Steering Wheel Adjustment
55
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
56
Power Windows
56
Mirrors
57
One Touch down
57
Power Side View Mirrors
57
Fold-Away Mirrors
58
Speed Control
58
Disengaging Speed Control
59
Resuming a Set Speed
59
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
60
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
60
Turning off Speed Control
60
Bed Extender
61
Bedrails
61
Activating Bed Extender Theft Deterrent Device
62
Locks and Security
63
Keys
63
Power Door Locks
63
Remote Entry System
63
Unlocking the Doors
64
Locking the Doors
64
Car Finder
64
Sounding a Panic Alarm
64
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
65
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
65
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
66
Illuminated Entry
66
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
67
Anti-Theft Indicator
68
Replacement Keys
68
Programming Spare Keys
68
Seating and Seating Restraints
70
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
70
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
71
60/40 Seat
72
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
72
Rear Seats
73
Passenger Side Rear Access
73
Center Facing Jump Seat (2–Door Supercab)
73
Center Facing Jump Seat (4–Door Supercab)
73
Safety Restraints
74
Personal Safety System
74
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
75
Front Crash Severity Sensor
75
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
75
Front Passenger Sensing System
75
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
76
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners
76
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
76
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
77
Safety Restraints Precautions
77
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
78
Lap Belts
79
Adjust Front Center Seat and Rear Center Facing Jump Seat Lap Belts
79
Automatic Locking Mode
80
Energy Management Feature
80
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
80
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode
80
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
81
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
81
Safety Belt Pretensioner
82
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
82
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
83
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
83
Belt-Minder
84
One-Time Disable
87
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
87
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System - SRS
88
Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
89
Children and Airbags
91
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
92
Determining if the System Is Operational
94
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
94
Child Restraints
98
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
99
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
100
Transporting Children
102
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
102
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
103
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Lap Belt Seating Positions
107
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments
108
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
108
Child Booster Seats
111
Center Seating Location
111
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
112
Types of Booster Seats
113
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
114
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
115
Tires, Wheels and Loading
116
4WD and AWD Systems
116
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
116
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
117
Tire Information
118
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
118
Temperature a B C
119
Traction AA a B C
119
Treadwear
119
Glossary of Tire Terminology
120
Inflating Your Tires
121
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
121
Inspecting Your Tires
123
Tire Care
123
Tire Damage
123
Tire Wear
123
Tire Replacement Requirements
124
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
124
Highway Hazards
126
Safety Practices
126
Tire and Wheel Alignment
127
Tire Rotation
127
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
128
Information on “P” Type Tires
128
Additional Info Contained on Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
131
Information on “T” Type Tires
132
Location of the Tire Label
132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
133
Changing Tires with TPMS
134
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
134
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
135
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
135
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
136
When Inflating Your Tires
136
Snow Tires and Chains
137
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
137
Base Curb Weight
138
Payload
138
Vehicle Curb Weight
138
Cargo Weight
139
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
139
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
140
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
140
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
141
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
141
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
141
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
141
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
142
Special Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks/Utility-Type Vehicles
143
Trailer Towing
143
Hitches
148
Preparing to Tow
148
Safety Chains
148
Trailer Brakes
148
Trailer Lamps
149
Trailer Tow Connector
149
Using a Step Bumper
149
Driving While You Tow
150
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
151
Trailer Towing Tips
151
Recreational Towing
152
2WD Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions
153
4WD Vehicles with Electronic Shift Transfer Case
153
Driving
154
Starting
154
Positions of the Ignition
154
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
154
Important Safety Precautions
155
Starting the Engine
156
Engine Block Heater
157
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
157
Important Ventilating Information
157
Brakes
159
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
159
Using ABS
160
ABS Warning Lamp
160
Parking Brake
161
Steering
162
Limited-Slip Axle
162
Preparing to Drive
162
Automatic Transmission Operation
163
Brake-Shift Interlock
163
Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
165
P (Park)
165
R (Reverse)
165
N (Neutral)
165
D (Drive) with Overdrive
166
D (Drive) Without Overdrive
166
2 (Second)/1 (First)
166
Forced Downshifts
166
Manual Transmission Operation
167
Using the Clutch
167
Recommended Shift Speeds
168
Reverse
168
Parking Your Vehicle
169
Removing the Key
169
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
169
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
170
4WD System Indicator Lights
170
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
171
4H (4WD High)/4L (4WD Low)
171
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)
171
Shifting To/From 4L (4WD Low)
171
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
172
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
173
Emergency Maneuvers
173
4WD Systems
174
Normal Characteristics
174
Sand
174
Mud and Water
174
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
175
Driving on Snow and Ice
177
Maintenance and Modifications
177
Driving through Water
178
Roadside Emergencies
179
Getting Roadside Assistance
179
Hazard Flasher Control
181
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
181
Fuses and Relays
182
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
183
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
183
Fuses Codes Table
184
Power Distribution Box
186
High-Current Fuses Codes Table
187
Changing Tires
192
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
193
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
195
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
195
Removing the Spare Tire
196
Tire Change Procedure
197
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
200
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
200
Jump Starting
201
Connecting the Jumper Cables
202
Jump Starting Procedure
204
Removing the Jumper Cables
205
Wrecker Towing
207
Emergency Towing
208
Customer Assistance
209
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
215
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
215
Cleaning
216
Washing the Exterior
216
Exterior Chrome Washing
217
Waxing
217
Paint Chips
217
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
218
Engine Cleaning
218
Plastic Non-Painted Exterior Parts Cleaning
219
Windows and Wiper Blades
220
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
220
Interior Cleaning
221
Leather Seats Cleaning
221
Underbody Cleaning
222
Maintenance and Specifications
224
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
224
Service Recommendations
224
Working with the Engine off
224
Opening the Hood
225
Working with the Engine on
225
Engine Compartment Components View
226
Windshield Washer Fluid
228
Changing the Wiper Blades
229
Checking the Engine Oil
229
Adding Engine Oil
232
Engine Oil Recommendations
232
Battery Care
234
Checking Engine Coolant
236
Adding Engine Coolant
238
Coolant Refill Capacity
240
Recycled Engine Coolant
240
Severe Climates
240
Fuel Filter
241
Fuel Information
241
Refueling
243
Fuel Filler Cap
244
Choosing the Right Fuel
245
Octane Recommendations
245
Fuel Quality
246
Running out of Fuel
246
Filling the Tank
247
Fuel Measuring Techniques
247
Good Fuel Economy
247
Calculating Fuel Economy
248
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
248
Emission Control System
250
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
250
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
251
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
252
Power Steering Fluid
253
Brake Fluid
254
Clutch Fluid
254
Transmission Fluid Check
255
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
256
High Fluid Level
256
Low Fluid Level
256
Air Filter
257
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
257
Transfer Case Fluid
257
Motorcraft Part Numbers
258
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
259
Engine Data
263
Engine Drivebelt Routing
263
Identifying Your Vehicle
265
Safety Compliance Certification Label
265
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
265
Transmission Code Designations
266
Accessories
267
Index
269
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Brand
Ford
Model
2009 Ranger
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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