Ford 2009 Ranger - Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

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 ...

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis light on may cause the serviceengine soon warning light to comeon. It may take a long period of time for the system to detect animproperly installed or properly re-installed fuel filler capdependin...

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition isturned to on, continues to flash orremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. A chimewill sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Fog lamps: Illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. Refer to Fog lamp control in the Lights chapter. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty. Refer to Fuel gauge in this cha...

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as saf...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the saf...

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 6. Tone: Pres...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeoperation of their vehicle. Only use cel...

8. TUNE/DISC: Press to manually go down/up ( / ) the radio frequency, or to access another CD.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings. In CATEGORY ALL, press / to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to Category under Menu for further ...

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD. To load a CD disc to a specific slot,press LOAD and select the slotnumber by pressing the memory preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD toautoload up to six discs. 19. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up. Auxiliary input jack (Line in)-(if equipped) WARNING: Driving while ...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors:...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotection...

To change directories (folders), press MENU and then press / to select the desired directory (folder). Changing between flat file mode and directory mode Your radio MP3 system will default to directory mode when an MP3 discis first inserted. When the MP3 system is in directory mode, the DIR icon wil...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief d...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selec...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamp control (if equipped) The fog lamps can be turned onwhen the headlamp control is inthe or position and the high beams are not turned ...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with areduced light output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position and • the headlamp system is in the off p...

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmerswitch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lightingconditions. AIMING TH...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the ...

Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1. Turn the headlamp switch to theoff position and then open the hood. 2. At the back of the headlamp, pryup the two retainer pins to releasethe headlamp assembly from thevehicle and pull headlamp forward. 3. Remove bolt(s) from lampassembly and disengage lampassembl...

Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the off position and the open thetailgate to expose the lampassemblies. 2. Remove the four screws and thelamp assembly from vehicle. 3. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise turn and removefrom lamp assembly. 4. Carefully pull ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers(from desired interval to low or highspeed position); rotate towards youto decrease the speed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single s...

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • ...

To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Fold-away mirrors Pull the si...

Activating bed extender TheftDeterrent Device: The following procedure can bedone with the bed extender in thestowed or extended position. 1. Locate the Phillips head screw inthe middle of the vertical brace infront of the locking clip. 2. Turn the screw counterclockwiseuntil you hear an audible cli...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency. If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theftsystem, your keys are coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key willnot permit yo...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence. To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronical...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps after several minutes ifthey are left on accidentally. SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) SecuriLock™ passive anti-th...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. Vehicles equipped with theSecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theftsystem behave as follows: • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flash once every two seconds for a total of10 seconds to indicate the Se...

1. Insert a previously programmedcoded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 3 (off)position to the 4 (on) position. Keepthe ignition in the 4 (on) positionfor at least one second, but no morethan 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (off)position, and remove the coded keyfrom th...

SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before ret...

Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far ...

Pull lever located at the side of theseat cushion up to adjust seatback. 60/40 seat (if equipped) To gain access to the storagecompartment in your armrest (ifequipped), lift the latch to open lid. The 60/40 seat cupholder (ifequipped) is detachable forcleaning. • Firmly grasp the bottom of thecup ho...

WARNING: Booster seats must be installed only in seating positions equipped with a combination lap/shoulder belt. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姞 The Personal Safety System 威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to helpfurt...

Determining if the Personal Safety System 姞 is operational The Personal Safety System 威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of th...

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts. Be sure ...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat and rear center facing jump seatlap belts (if equipped) The lap belt does not adjust automatically. WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, n...

Energy management feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy managementfeature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reducethe risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • This energy management system has a retractor assembly that isdesigned to pay out...

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operatingproperly when checked by an authorized dealer. WARNING: Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk...

• 2–door SuperCab To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, push the buttonand slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster tomake sure it is locked in place. WARNING: Position the safety belt hei...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminat...

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bagsystem. One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe safe...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT START THEENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately oneminute). • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderat...

safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy, andairbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do notdeploy. The airbag supplemental restraint system consists of: • driver and passenger dual stage airbag modules (which include theinflators and airbags). • one ...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow theseinstructi...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated...

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resultingin serious injury or death in a crash.Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the f...

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint sys...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infant car-rier, convertible seat,or toddler seat). Sm...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that isappropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shapeddifferently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided arerecommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The NationalHighway T...

Attaching child safety seats with LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two (2)lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet(called the “seat bight”) and one (1) top tether anchor located behin...

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. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not beretained properly in the event of a collision. 4. Tig...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

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...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes asnecessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedurescan be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be f...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The ...

WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat cau...

It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Companymay af...

Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may beout of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel ali...

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporaryspare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind youthat the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back onyour vehicle. To restore the full functionality o...

Low TirePressureWarningLight Possiblecause Customer Action Required FlashingWarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repairthe damaged road wheel and re-mount it onthe vehicle to restore system functionality.For a description of how the system func-tions under these conditi...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

• A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick upcement from the local home improvement store to finish that patioyou have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat fo...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or areliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. Hitches For towing trailers up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), use a weight carrying hi...

Refer to the following chart for information regarding thefactory-equipped trailer tow connector: Trailer tow connector Color Function Comment 1. DarkGreen Trailerright-handturn signal Circuit activated when brake pedal isdepressed or when ignition is on andright-hand turn signal is applied. 2. Yell...

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of ...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or ...

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. Forvehicles equipped with a manualtransmission, you must dep...

1. Turn the key to 4 (on) withoutturning the key to 5 (start). If thereis difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. This condition mayoccur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 5 (start), thenrelease the key ...

• Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your falltune-up to be sure it’s in good working order. How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment...

has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The wheels areprevented from locking even whenthe brakes ...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is released....

Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation andshift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for anytype of service or repair, the...

D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through five. D (Drive) without Overdrive D (Drive) with Overdrive can bedeactivated by pressing thetransmission control switch on theend of the gearshift lever. • This position allows fo...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that preventscranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to thefloor, th...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to the following charts: Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1 - 2 10 mph (14 km/h) 4 mph (5 km/h) 2 - 3 22 mph (32 km/h) 9 mph (11 km/h) 3 - 4 33 mph (50 km/h) 13 mph...

2. Move the gearshift lever into theneutral position and wait at leastthree seconds before shifting into R(Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only bemoved into R (Reverse) bymoving it from left of 3 (Third)and 4 (Fourth) before shiftinginto R (Reverse). This is alockout feature that protects thetra...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this...

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such asrocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area beforedriving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintainsteering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all fourwheels ...

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...

Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increaseyour repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilitiesand adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection ofvehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected toheavy off-...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the right side of thepassenger footwell, behind the fusepanel door. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition on. 5....

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park lamps,License plate lamps, Dimmer switch,Trailer tow park lamps 32 5A Brake switch (logic), Brake-shiftinterlock 33 5A Instrument cluster battery feed (B+) 34 20A Power point 35 15A Po...

WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used. WARNING: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, itwill no longer...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 3. Fu...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and place gearshiftlever in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or 1 (First) (manualtransmission). 2. Set the parking brake and turnengine OFF. Location of the spare tire and tools Note: The tire pressure monitoring s...

3. Insert the square end of the jackhandle into the rear access holelocated just above the rear bumperand below the tailgate. Forward motion will stop andresistance to turning will be feltwhen properly engaged. 4. Turn the handle counterclockwiseuntil tire is lowered to the groundand the cable is sl...

• Rear WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your bodyunder the vehicle while changing atire. Do not start the engine whenyour vehicle is on the jack. Thejack is only meant for changingthe tire. • Never use the differential as a jacking point. 5. Remove the wheel lug...

Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the wire andretainer through the center of...

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do ...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. WARNING: Do not connect the end of th...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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 of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knockindex lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regionaloffice or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emi...

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby writing to:Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedService Publications CHQ202The Canadian RoadP.O. Box 2000Oakville, ON, CanadaL6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your v...

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 authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

Exterior chrome • Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pHshampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • Use Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15), available fromyour authorized dealer. Apply the product as you would a wax toclean bumpers and other chrome p...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. If a staining l...

• For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Formore thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and watersolution. In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry thearea with a soft cloth. • If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap andwater ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift inN (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduc...

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 • 2.3L engine • 4.0L engine 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 WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellentty...

WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather couldresult in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury oraccident. Note: Do not put washer flu...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. • 2.3L I4 engine • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the two holes or between the MIN and MA...

• 2.3L I4 engine • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Oil levels above the upper hole or MAX mark may cause enginedamage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorizeddealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. 2009 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus) Maintenance a...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-upengine noises or knock may be experienced.It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter oranother with equivalent performance for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenan...

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle orbattery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners. WARNING: Keep batteri...

transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time theadaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to itsoptimum shift feel. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been i...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” level onthe reservoir. If you removed the rad...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your ve...

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel issplashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminatedclothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful i...

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefilling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fillposition. Fuel Filler Cap When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off. 3...

WARNING: If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result inpersonal injury. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximumof 10% etha...

Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, ifit knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuelwith the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer toprevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hes...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

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

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for more information. • 2.3L I4 engine • 4.0L V6 engine 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will benear the center ...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange the perfor...

Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at or below the bottom ofthe dipstick. High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay cause overheating, shift and/orengagement concerns and internaltransmission damage. If an overfillcondition occurs, excess fluid shouldbe removed...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................159 Air cleaner filter ...............257–258 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................88–89 and child safety seats ........91–92description ................................89disposal ......................................94drive...

headlamps, flash to pass ..........45instrument panel, dimming .....45interior lamps .....................48–49replacing bulbs .........................50 LATCH anchors .........................108 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160 Limited-slip axle .............