User manual FORD RANGER-1996

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 155 219 241 247 251 257 337 349 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roadside Emergencies . Servicing Your Ranger Quick Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index . Service Station Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introductory Information Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. [. . . ] If it is difficult to shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions). 4WD Systems -- Select Drive Electric Shift The select drive electric shift system functions in three modes. In two-wheel drive mode, power is delivered only to the rear axle at normal road speed. The 4x4 HIGH position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles for increased traction. The 4x4 LOW position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles when above average power is required at reduced speeds. Four-wheel drive operation (4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW) on dry pavement is not recommended. Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry pavement will increase noise, vibration, tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the transfer case. 171 Electric shift system indicator lights A 4WD indicator light and a 4WD LOW indicator light are located in the instrument cluster. If either light flashes, take your vehicle in for service. s Two-Wheel Drive mode -- Neither the 4WD nor the 4WD LOW lights are lit. s 4WD High -- Only the 4WD light is lit. s 4WD LOW mode -- Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW lights are lit. To shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4WD High: To shift into 4WD High rotate the 4WD switch located on the instrument panel to 4x4 High. This shift can be done at a stop or at speeds up to 55 miles per hour (88 km/h). If the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and reengage. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in the new direction. Select drive rotary switch 172 Driving Your Ranger At extremely low temperatures, it may be necessary to slow down or even stop to shift from two wheel drive to 4WD. The initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not a cause for concern. Because of possible damage to powertrain components, never shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD with the rear wheels slipping. To shift from 4WD High to Two-Wheel Drive: Rotate the 4WD switch to 2WD; the 4WD light on the instrument cluster will go out, indicating the vehicle is in two-wheel drive. To disengage the automatic locking hubs, operate the vehicle in two-wheel drive in the opposite direction for approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line. For example: If you were driving the vehicle forward in 4WD the automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the vehicle is driven in reverse in two-wheel drive for approximatedly 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line. If you were driving the vehicle in reverse in 4WD, the automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the vehicle is driven forward in two-wheel drive for approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line. Operating in two-wheel drive mode with the hubs locked increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For prolonged two-wheel drive operation on dry pavement, disengagement of the automatic locking hubs, which is not required for two-wheel drive operation, stops all movement of front-wheel drive components while operating in two-wheel drive. 173 During axle break-in or operation in extremely cold temperatures, the automatic locking hubs may not release completely. It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for 10 to 15 minutes before repeating the release procedure. To shift from 4x4 HIGH or 2WD to 4x4 LOW: Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW lights are now lit. To shift from 4x4 LOW to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD: Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. [. . . ] A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow the instructions packaged with the product. Cooling system s Protect against freezing temperatures. 335 Battery s Check and recharge as necessary. s Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease. Brakes s Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released. Tires s Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous s Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust. s Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion. 336 337 Front exterior view 338 Rear exterior view 339 Entrance view 340 Driver's door 341 Instrument panel 342 Instrument cluster 343 Instrument cluster with tachometer 344 The 2. 3L engine compartment 345 The 3. 0L engine compartment 346 The 4. 0L engine compartment 347 Index A Accessory position on the ignition. 127, . . 262 330 104 152 278 177 179 177 107 107 108 108 107 243 241 . . . . . . [. . . ]