FORD Ranger 2001 User Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 8 Controls and features 20 Seating and safety restraints 89

Starting and driving Starting 123

Driving 128 Roadside emergencies 158 Servicing

Maintenance and care 184 Capacities and specifications 240 Customer assistance 249 Reporting safety defects 262

Index 263

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

Introduction

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 guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

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.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of 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 with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Introduction

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.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Instrumentation

Headlamp control

(pg. 20)

OFF

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 21)

CHECK

ENGINE

CHECK

FUEL CAP

ABS

DIM

OFF

Instrument cluster

(pg. 10)

DOOR

RPMx1000

AJAR

MPH

RND 21

0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

100

120

140

SET ACC

SPEED CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD LOW

O/D OFF

km/h

160

THEFT

180

101

COAST

CHECK GAGE

BRAKE

Turn signal control

(pg. 64)

Wiper/washer control

(pg. 71)

Driver air bag

(pg. 103)

Parking brake release

(pg. 129)

Speed control*

(pg. 65)

Hood release

(pg. 185)

Instrumentation

4wd control*

(pg. 139)

4X4

HIGH

2WD

LOW

Audio system

(pg. 29)

Auxiliary

power point

(pg. 28)

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

TONE VOL

ST DX

SEEK

TUNE

AM/FM

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Passenger air bag deactivate switch

(pg. 108)

Climate control

system

(pg. 22)

Fog lamp control

(pg. 20)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the 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.

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.

CHECK

ENGINE

Instrumentation

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 high quality fuel of the recommended octane 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.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrumentation

Check gage

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 stay illuminated 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.

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

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.

CHECK

GAGE

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to indicate a system check. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. 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 to indicate a system check. 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 the 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 Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

ABS

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 (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been

pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates after the engine is started. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates after the engine is STARTED. Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

O/D

OFF

4WD LOW

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. It may also momentarily illuminate after the engine is started and all doors are closed.

DOOR

AJAR

Instrumentation

Speed control

This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Safety belt warning chime

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

and safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder 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.

SPEED

CONT

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.

Instrumentation

GAUGES

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 or on a grade. 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.

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

Instrumentation

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 and/or the radiator cap

while the engine is running or hot, this may result in serious burns.

NOTE: 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

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

RPMx1000

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

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

MPH

0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

100

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

140

km/h

160

120

km/h

120

180

140

160

180

140

160

km/h

101

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 “L” and “H”).

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 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 by arrows), 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)

The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in either of the following positions:

• Parking lamps

• Low beams

Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate.

Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

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

OFF

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate with 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.

Controls and features

High beams

• Push forward to activate.

• Pull toward you to deactivate.

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.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior and cargo lamps.

• Rotate to full down position (past detent) to turn off interior and cargo lamps.

DIM

Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only 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. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

Mode selector control

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

OFF

•

(Panel)-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. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

(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.

Controls and features

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather 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.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants.

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

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Controls and features

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

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

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

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.

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.

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

Controls and features

• (Panel)-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.

•

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

(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 windshield defrost ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost)-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 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

Controls and features

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

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate control system as desired.

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

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

Controls and features

To aid in defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Set the fan speed to HI

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows

To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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

2WD

4X4

HIGH

4X4

LOW

Controls and features

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

SEEK

TUNE

34 AM-FM

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

12V

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

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.

Controls and features

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

air bag ON/OFF switchin the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

TONE VOL

ST DX

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

SEEK TUNE

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

Controls and features

Volume/power control

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

VOL

PUSH

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL

PUSH

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.

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FORD Ranger 2001 User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features