Ford 1999 Ranger, ranger 1999 Owner's Manual

Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2 Instrumentation 4 Controls and features 16 Seating and safety restraints 71

Starting and driving

Starting 97 Driving 103 Roadside emergencies 133

Servicing

Maintenance and care 152 Capacities and specifications 200 Reporting safety defects 209 Index 210

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).

Introduction

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of utility type vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Using your vehicle as 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 information on operating your Electric Vehicle, also refer to the Electric Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.

Instrumentation

Headlamp

control

(pg. 16)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 17)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 6)

0 0 0

100

120

0 0 0 0 0 0

RND21

140

160

km/h

180

101 20

MPH

CHECK ENGINE

<FUEL DOOR

ABS

BRAKE

DOOR AJAR

SPEED CONT

O/D OFF

THEFT

OFF

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 62)

OFF

SET

ACC

COAST

Driver side air

bag

(pg. 81)

Speed control*

(pg. 56)

Instrumentation

Electronic sound

system

(pg. 24)

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

TONE VOL

ST DX

Auxiliary power

point

(pg. 23)

FM 12

SEEK TUNE

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Passenger air bag

deactivate switch

(pg. 86)

AM/FM

OFF

Climate control

systems (pg. 17)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster

MPH

CHECK ENGINE

<FUEL DOOR

ABS

BRAKE

Optional instrument cluster

0 0 0

100

120

0 0 0 0 0 0

140

160

km/h

RND21

180

101 20

THEFT

DOOR AJAR

SPEED CONT

O/D OFF

DOOR AJAR

RND21

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

km/h

140

THEFT

160

180

101 20

SPEED CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD LOW

O/D OFF

FUEL RESET

CHECK ENGINE

CHECK

GAGE

RPMx1000

ABS

BRAKE

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s

CHECK

emission control system. This system is commonly known as the

ENGINE

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

Instrumentation

The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the check engine light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Instrumentation

Fuel reset (if equipped)

Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. For more information, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

FUEL

RESET

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

BRAKE

Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

ABS

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

THEFT

Instrumentation

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Check gage (if equipped)

O/D

OFF

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil pressure is low or the fuel gauge is at or near empty. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

CHECK

GAGE

4WD

LOW

4WD

HIGH

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any door is open.

DOOR

AJAR

Speed control

Instrumentation

This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the

SPEED

CONT

speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

CHECK ENGINE

<FUEL DOOR

ABS

BRAKE

MPH

0 0 0

100

120

0 0 0 0 0 0

RND21

140

160

km/h

180

DOOR AJAR

SPEED CONT

O/D OFF

101

THEFT

Instrumentation

Optional instrument cluster gauges

DOOR

CHECK

FUEL RESET

CHECK ENGINE

GAGE

1 0

BRAKE

ABS

RPMx1000

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

AJAR

RND 21

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

km/h

140

THEFT

160

180

101 20

SPEED CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD LOW

O/D OFF

The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Instrumentation

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Tachometer (if equipped)

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

RPMx1000

pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

1 0

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

140

km/h

120

km/h

140

160

180

101

101 20

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

km/h

140

160

180

101

Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “H” and “L”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Battery voltage gauge

This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Turn on the low-beam headlamps and press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp control will illuminate when the foglamps are on.

OFF

Press the foglamp control a second time to deactivate the foglamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the engine must be running and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push forward to activate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

Controls and features

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full down position to

turn off.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

DIM

OFF

Controls and features

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow

OFF

to the inside of the vehicle.

•

(Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

•

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

through the floor ducts.

• (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

•

(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will help to prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped).

Controls and features

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

MAX

A/C

OFF

A/C

Controls and features

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

MAX A/C

OFF

A/C

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except

and

. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air

during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

•

(Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

Controls and features

• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

•

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

•

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

•

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped).

Controls and features

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

2WD

4X4

HIGH

4X4

LOW

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Controls and features

SEEK

TUNE

34AM-FM

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. This outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.

PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH

This switch must be used to deactivate the passenger air bag whenever a child seat is used in the

OFF

right front or center front passenger seat position. Refer to Passenger

OFF

air bag ON/OFF switch in the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

TONE VOL

ST DX

FM 12

SEEK TUNE

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

Controls and features

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 ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode.

AM/FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

SEEK TUNE

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

to find the next

SEEK TUNE

Controls and features

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

1 2 3 4

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

With the electronic stereo radio, press the TONE control once, then use the volume knob to adjust the level.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

With the electronic stereo radio, press the TONE control twice, then use the volume knob to adjust the level.

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

Speaker balance adjust

Controls and features

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

With the electronic stereo radio, press the TONE control three times, then use the volume knob to adjust the level.

Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

With the electronic stereo radio, press the TONE control four times, then use the volume knob to adjust the level.

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press:

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

TONE

•

to decrease hours and to increase hours.

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

Controls and features

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control and press:

TONE

CLK

•

to decrease minutes and to increase minutes.

AM/FM stereo cassette

VOL - PUSH ON

BASS TREB BAL FADE

FM1

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SEEK TUNE

123456

SCAN

1 - 2

SIDE REW FF

Volume/power control

Controls and features

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise 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 ignition switch is turned back on.

VOL - PUSH ON

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Controls and features

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable

SEEK TUNE

station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the

SEEK

frequency band.

TUNE

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

SCAN

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