Ford 2002 Ranger v.3- User Manual

Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Electric vehicles For specific information regarding the operation of your...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service isrequired. If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could dama...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) To confirm the anti-lock brakesystem (ABS) warning light isfunctional it will momentarilyilluminate when the ignition isturned to the ON position(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ONposition to the START position, the light will momentar...

Check fuel cap Illuminates when the fuel cap is notinstalled correctly. Check the fuelcap for proper installation. Whenthe fuel filler cap is properlyre-installed, the light(s) will turn offafter a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle withthe check fuel cap light on, or a mis-...

Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open(or not fully closed). Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system in the Locks and Security chapter. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive isput in high range. If the lightcontinues to fla...

NOTE: This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gaugeindication will not be accurate. Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure. Atnormal operating temperature, theneedle will be in the normal range(...

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Odometer Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving with your tachom...

AM/FM STEREO Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned bac...

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio mode. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Pre...

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eightFM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control....

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the TONE control three times,then use the volume knob to adjustthe desired level. Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode. To set the hour, press and ho...

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes. AM/FM select in...

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped) • Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play willbegin on the first track of thedisc unless the CD changer is inshuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. • Press to se...

Scan function in CD mode Press SCN to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CDscans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the endof the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with four...

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. CD sele...

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur. Rewind The rewind control works in CD and CD changer (if equipped) modes. To rewind in CD mode press the CDcontrol (preset 1). Pressing the control for less thanthree seco...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control. Press the SEEK control: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control. Press the TUNE control: • to de...

MACH 姞 MP3 MUSIC SYSTEM 1. ON/OFF and volume control 2. AM/FM control 3. Bass control 4. Treble control5. Fade control6. Balance control7. Seek control8. Scan control9. Clock control10. Tune/Directory control 11. CD control 12. MP3 directory control 13. Eject control 14. CD rewind control 15. CD fas...

When a radio frequency is in tune, the ST icon will appear in the displayfor stereo broadcasts. MP3 functions Your audio system is equipped with MP3 capability which allows you tolisten to songs in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode. To engage MP3 flat file mode, insert an MP3 disc. If an MP3...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and lefts...

Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate compression adjust. The compressionicon (c) will illuminate in the display while the compression function isenabled. Press the COMP control again to disengage the feat...

• Press the SCN control to scanthrough random tracks in thecurrent directory. The tracknumber will flash in the display.The shuffle feature will remainenabled. To shuffle tracks in anotherdirectory, press or on the TUNE DIR control to select thedesired directory. The shuffle function still remains e...

Saving and naming MP3 files • Your MACH 威 MP3 music system supports discs containing up to 255 files in 255 directories. Discs containing more than 255 files will notplay. • Always save MP3 files with the .mp3 extension. The player recognizesan MP3 file by the .mp3 extension, so MP3 files saved with...

This hierarchy is an example of amore complex directory structure.While you are capable of setting upmany directory levels when burninga CD, the MACH 威 MP3 music system will display the structure asif it were only one level deep.Therefore, the system will condensethe complex hierarchy into astructur...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Audio power can also be turned onby pressing the AM/FM selectcontrol or the TAPE/CD selectcontrol. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will...

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control. 2. ...

Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the TAPE control. Press thebutton during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fastforward function. • To begin CD play (if CD isloaded), press the CD control.The first track of th...

Eject function Press the EJ control to stop andeject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby 姞 noise reduction Dolby 威 noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby 威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss andstatic during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deacti...

Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute theplaying media. Press the MUTEcontrol again to return to theplaying media. TREMOR II AUDIO SYSTEM 1. Mute control2. Tape control 3. CD control 4. Tune control 5. Seek/scan control 6. Eject control (tape) 7. Balance/fade control 8. Compression/shuffle contro...

Scan function The scan function works in radio,tape or CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a shor...

Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing youroriginal manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on tripswhen you travel between cities with different radio stations. Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select co...

RDS show RDS sends information with the FM broadcast, including: station name,station type, and/or radio text. To view this information: • With the RDS menu enabled,press the RDS control untilSHOW is displayed. • Use the SEL control to selectTYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE.When your radio is turned to aRDS...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control toraise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the...

Scan function The scan function works in radio orCD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scanmode. Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sa...

Starting autostore 1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control. 2. AUTOSET will flash in the displayas the frequency band is scrolledthrough. 3. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are fewer than six strong station...

Display description Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CDslots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,there is no CD in that particular slot. Load The load fea...

CD 2, press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control. If you donot choose a specific CD, the player will eject the current CD. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, theplayer will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used whenthe ignition is ON or O...

SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of theradio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), orNONE (deactivates the RDS display). Traffic announcements This feature allows you to heartraffic announcements. When in thismode, traffic announcements willinterru...

Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audiosystem to receive text informationfrom RDS-equipped FM radiostations. To activate RDS: • When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. • Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON). RDS features: Once the RDS f...

• Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show This feature allows you to select thetype of RDS broadcast informationthe radio will regularly show in thedisplay. With RDS activated, press theMENU control until SHOW isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to s...

CLEANING COMPACT DISCS Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out tothe edge. Do not use circular motion. MP3 DISC QUALITY FACTORS The MACH 威 MP3 music system is designed for use with CD-DA (regular audio...

• Use care when handling and playing CD-R and CD-RW discs, whichare more susceptible to damage from heat, light and stress than areregular CDs. • Always insert and remove a disc by holding the disc flat, with theplaying surface facing down, in order to prevent damage to the disc orthe player. • Neve...

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequenciesAM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequenciesare: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Not all ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature. Mode selector control Controls the ...

Operating tips • In humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost ( ) before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with theclimate control syst...

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode Selector Control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second position toturn on the headlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) The foglamps can be turned onwhen the headlamp control is ineither of the following positions: • Parking lamps • Low bea...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle d...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove two screws and cover (ifequipped). 3. At the back of the headlamp, pryup the two retainer pins to releasethe headlamp assembly from thevehicle and pull headlamp forward...

4. Remove screw(s) from lampassembly and disengage lampassembly (it has a snap fit). 5. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 6. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofsocket and push in the new bulb. 7. Install the bulb socket in lampassembly by turning clockwise. Install the...

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push (tap) the end of the st...

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hangany type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not coveredby your warranty. The auxiliary powe...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. ...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed contro...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACC. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (3...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Fullydepressing the clutch pedal maycause a flare in engine RPM as thethrottle is returned to idle. This isnormal. Pressing...

To return to a previously set speed • Press RSM. For RSM to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. It turns off when the speedcontrol OFF control is pressed, thebrake or clutch is applied...

For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmissioncontrol switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of the Driving chapter. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with avariety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compart...

To extend the bed extender: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the extender to release it fromthe pickup box. 3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate. 4. Evenly push down on theextender and push the round knobsin on each side locking it in place. Green markings on the shaftindica...

• Raise the tailgate and closesecurely. • Lower the tonneau on to thepickup box to lock the tailgate. TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy andshould be fully installed whenever possible. The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the c...

To stow the rear panel: • Before driving with the tonneaucover open, stow the rear panel. • Release two cylinder clips anddisconnect the hydraulic cylindersfrom the pickup box and securethem in the clips on the panel. • Lift the rear panel up, lay it ontop of the front panel and secureit to the hook...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys andremote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the box and risk injury. Children should betaught not to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise veryquickly. Expo...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondti...

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition toACC or ON. Panic alarm will only operate withthe ignition in the OFF position. Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium b...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) position. The THEFT indicator in the instrument clusterwill flash every two seconds whenthe vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the veh...

If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a locksmith. The key codeswill need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will needto be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very...

4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within 20 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn theignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for a...

SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low ...

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) Turn the lumbar support controlclockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support controlcounterclockwise to increasesoftness. REAR SEATS Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To s...

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should al...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is ins...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests acrossthe middle of your shoulder. • Regular Cab and 4–door SuperCab • 2–door SuperCab To lower the shoulder belt height, pu...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equippe...

Adjusting the rear center facing jump seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt will adjust automatically. To fasten, grasp the tongue, andwith a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the tongueinto the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to reachthe buckle, allow th...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isillumina...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE.) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2minutes.) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repea...

equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped),LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), andattaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford MotorCompany recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehiclesinvolved in a collision be ...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air BagSupplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection toan occupant in the center front seating position. Modifications to the front end of the vehic...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been in...

3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger;and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crashgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag...

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deploymentgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andexpe...

When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat ofyour vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seatingpositions. Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat. Children and safe...

When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow thetoddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat andlap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about80 lbs (about 8 to 12 years old). Booster seats should be u...

• Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the ...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

Center seating location When installing a child safety seat in the front center position, route thetether strap over the center arm rest and clip it to the center anchor. Seating and Safety Restraints 147

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to4 (ON). 2. If the tem...

ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrak...

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle. To p...

To reduce the risk of injury, never run the engine with one wheeloff the ground, such as when changing a tire. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyt...

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed:1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove thekey.2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . In the ignition OFF po...

N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N(Neutral), the vehicle can be startedand is free to roll. Hold the brakepedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through five. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pres...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up onslippery roads or to provideadditional engine braking ondowngrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (First) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or to(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the trans...

• Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Do not usethe clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.These actions may reduce clutch life. PARKING 1. Apply the brake and shift into N(Neutral). 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the i...

Shifting from 2H (2WD high) to 4H (4WD high) Move the transfer case lever to 4H(4WD High) at a stop or anyforward speed up to 88 km/h(55 mph). • At temperatures below 0°C(32°F), shifts from 2H (2WDHigh) to 4H (4WD High) shouldnot be performed above 72 km/h(45 mph). Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) wi...

3. Depress the clutch. 4. Move the transfer case shift leverthrough N (Neutral) directly to 4H(4WD High) or 2H (2WD high) andhold the shift lever in position untilthe transfer case has fully engaged(up to 15 seconds). 5. If the transfer case does not engage, repeat steps 1 through 4. Using the N (Ne...

Shifting from 2WD (2WD high) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD high) Move the 4WD control to the 4X4HIGH position. Do not shift into 4X4 HIGH withthe rear wheels slipping. Shifting from 4X4 HIGH (4WD high) to 2WD (2WD high) Move the 4WD control to 2WDposition at any forward speed. • You do not need to operate the ve...

Shifting from 4X4 LOW (4WD low) to 2WD (2WD high) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.2. Depress the brake.3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depressthe clutch (manual transmission). 4. Move the 4WD control to the2WD position. Shifting between 4X4 HIGH (4WD high) and 4X4 LO...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rolloverand/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return thevehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding...

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by movingyour vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Eve...

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This reduces strain on theengine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try toturn around because you might rollover. It is better to ...

Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that aredamaged should not be used for highway driving because they are morelikely to blow out or fail. You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to ...

• GCW (Gross Combined Weight): The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum permissible combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo)and the loaded trailer • Maximum Trailer Weight...

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this ...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Hitches For towing trailers up to 907 kg (2,000 lb), use a weight carrying hitchand ball which uniformly distrib...

Refer to the following chart for information regarding thefactory-equipped trailer tow connector: Trailer tow connector Color Function Comment 1. Dark Green Trailer right-handturn signal Circuit activated when brakepedal is depressed or whenignition is on and right-handturn signal is applied. 2. Yel...

• Do not exceed a distance of 80 km (50 miles). • Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) vehicle speed. • The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure nodamage is done to the internal transfer case components. If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) mustbe exceeded, y...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electricfuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pumpshut-off switch may have been activated. The “Fuel...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on theleft-hand side of the instrumentpanel facing the driver’s side door.Pull the panel cover outward toaccess the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided. 1 234 5 678 91 0 1 1 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26...

Power distribution box The power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk of electrical...

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than 3,200 km(2,000...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench Regular Cab: behind seats andunderneath the jack and toolscover SuperCab...

5. If removed, install the spare tire carrier lock on the access hole abovethe bumper. Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, besure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the ve...

9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 10. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts, in the ordershown, to 135 Nm (100 lb-ft). Notethat these tightening specificationsare for nut and bolt threads that arefree of dirt and rust. Use only Fordrecommended (1/2–20) replaceme...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the po...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcra...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLe...

Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523–WC) Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Clutch fluid ...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification ESR-M17P5–A.Refer t...

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN-MAX range. M...

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in...

Engine Oil Recommendations 2.3L & 3.0L Engines Look for this certificationtrademark. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance guide. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, spark...

• The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed,...

• Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service intervalschedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the rese...

• Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant suchas Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) orCXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–Dwith the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life p...

5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “cold fill range” or the “cold full” level on thereservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill theradiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. 6. Replace the ...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or...

When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce st...

FFV engine (if equipped) Your FFV will operate well on ordinary “Regular” unleaded gasoline, butonly the highest quality fuel ethanol will provide the same level ofprotection and performance. To identify if your vehicle is an FFV, checkyour VIN or the label on the inside of your fuel filler door. Wh...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact yourdealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPAwindow sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisonswith other vehicles. It is important to note the box in the lower left corne...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant t...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for theservice interval schedules. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir shouldremain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the stepin the reservoir. Use only...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at thebottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. I...

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubr...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotatethem as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice thatthe tires wear unevenly, have them checked. The following procedure applie...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Due to exposure to theelements and exhaust you shouldreplace the spare tire when youreplace the other tires. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire s...

Compo- nent 2.3L I4engine 3.0 L V6 engine 3.0L V6 FFV engine 4.0L V6 engine Sparkplugs* AWSF- 32FEM** AWSF- 32PP*** AGSF-22PP*** AGSF-34FP * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for sparkplug gap information. ** Two spark plugs per cylinder required (eight total). *** If any s...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Transmissionfluid 1 MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF 5-speed manual 2.65L(2.8 quarts) 3 MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF 4x2 vehicleswith automaticand 2.3L I4engine 9.4L(9.9 quarts) 2 4x2 vehicleswith automaticand 3.0L or 4.0Lengines 9.5L(10.0 quarts) 2 4x4 vehicleswith automa...

4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 5 Traction-Lok axles use 2.2–2.4L (4.75–5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalentmeeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok axles. Service refill c...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil 2.3L and 3.0Lengines Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-Hand APICertificationMark 4.0L engines Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205–Aand APICertificationMa...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desig...

Bed tent (Short bed, Styleside only) Cellular phone holder Compass mirror Compass mirror with outside temperature reading Daytime running lights First aid kit Fog lights Peace of mind kit Pickup box rails (tubular) Removable bike carrier (bed mount/hitch mount) Running boards/bars Speed control Trai...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................156 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................127–128 and child safety seats ............129description ..............................128disposal ....................................132driver air bag ..........................130indi...

Lumbar support, seats .............115 M Manual transmission .................163 fluid capacities ........................279lubricant specifications ..........284reverse .....................................165 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......93 Motorcraft parts ................261, 278 O...