Ford 2004 Ranger- Manuals

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction

INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company’sworld of Sport Utility Vehicles(SUV) and truck driving! Your newvehicle opens up a completelydifferent and challenging world oftravel unlike what you have everexperienced with a conventional car. Most importantly, you’ll be able totravel with the safety, c...

Page 3 - NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Page 4 - Vehicle Characteristics

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode)has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increasestraction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and roadconditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle...

Page 5 - How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ fromsome other vehicles in a fewnoticeable ways. Your vehicle maybe: • Higher – to allow higher loadcarrying capacity and to allow itto travel over rough terrainwithout getting hung up ordamaging underbody components. • Shorter –...

Page 6 - Driving On Roadways

DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehiclesand trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering atspeeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports carsare design...

Page 8 - Parking

• For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Donot “pump” the brakes. During hard stopping or stopping on slipperysurfaces, you may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brakepedal. Do not be alarmed because this is your anti-lock brake systemworking. See your “Owner’s...

Page 9 - Driving on sand

DRIVING OFF-ROAD “Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increasepublic awareness of land-useregulations and responsibilities inour nations wilderness areas.Ford joins the U. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forestand ot...

Page 13 - Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires

INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to ch...

Page 14 - Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Tire manufactures maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure atwhich the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflationpressure which can be found on either the tire label or cer...

Page 15 - TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS; Tire Replacement Requirements

3. Add air to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Som...

Page 16 - Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle; Loading Your Vehicle

LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including addedaccessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the tire label onthe driver’s door or door pillar. Look for ...

Page 19 - TRAILER TOWING; Trailer Towing

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for towing trailers (or may require a trailertow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make surethat you comply with the guidelines in the “RV & Trailer Towing Guide”.The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less...

Page 20 - MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS; Maintenance and Modifications

MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefullydesigned to provide safe, predictable performance and durable loadcarrying capability. Do not make modifications such as adding orremoving parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replac...