Ford RANGER-2002 User Manual

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 18

AM/FM stereo 18 AM/FM stereo with CD 22 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 43

Climate Controls 75

Heater only 75 Manual heating and air conditioning 76

Lights 80

Headlamps 80 Turn signal control 82 Bulb replacement 82

Driver Controls 89

Windshield wiper/washer control 89 Steering wheel adjustment 90 Power windows 92 Mirrors 93 Speed control (Cruise control) 93

Table of Contents

Locks and Security 105

Keys 105 Locks 105 Anti-theft system 106

Seating and Safety Restraints 114

Seating 114 Safety restraints 115 Air bags 127 Child restraints 136

Driving 151

Starting 151 Brakes 155 Transmission operation 159 Vehicle loading 179 Trailer towing 181

Roadside Emergencies 194

Getting roadside assistance 194 Hazard flasher switch 195 Fuel pump shut-off switch 196 Fuses and relays 197 Changing tires 207 Jump starting 213 Wrecker towing 218

Table of Contents

Customer Assistance 219

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 228

Cleaning 229

Maintenance and Specifications 236

Engine compartment 238 Engine oil 241 Battery 248 Fuel information 255 Part numbers 278 Refill capacities 279 Lubricant specifications 282

Accessories 288

Index 291

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Introduction

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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

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.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES

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.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF.

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 vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Introduction

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Electric vehicles

For specific information regarding the operation of your electric vehicle, refer to the Electric Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control AdvanceTrac

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

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/Check Engine/Service Engine

Engine Air Filter

Soon

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have

the respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine

Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. 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 and will not require towing.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

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 high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light

CHECK

ENGINE

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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 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 gage

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil pressure is low or the fuel gauge is at or near empty. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information.

CHECK

GAGE

Brake system warning

To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician.

Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

BRAKE

Instrument Cluster

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

ABS

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Instrument Cluster

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed fuel cap can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

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 specifications chapter.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control is activated.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

SPEED

CONT

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on end of gearshift. If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, as damage to the transmission could occur.

O/D

OFF

Turn signals

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

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Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed).

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system in the Locks and Security chapter.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive is put in high range. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive is put in high range. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

DOOR

AJAR

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinder姟 chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

Instrument Cluster

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

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 specifications 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.

Instrument Cluster

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.

Engine oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”); if the needle goes below the normal range, 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 specifications chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle

checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Battery voltage gauge

Indicates battery voltage. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

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.

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.

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0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

km/h

140

160

180

MPH

101

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.

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

Volume/power control

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

TONE VOL

ST DX

SEEK

TUNE

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.

Entertainment Systems

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 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.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

to move to the next

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

SEEK

TUNE

Seek function in radio mode

• Press listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

to find the next

SEEK

TUNE

Entertainment Systems

Radio station memory preset

1 2 3 4

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.

Press the TONE control once, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

Treble adjust

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

Press the TONE control twice, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

Speaker balance adjust

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

Press the TONE control three times, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the SEEK control:

Entertainment Systems

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

•

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the TUNE control:

to decrease hours and

to increase hours.

TONE

CLK

•

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for ten seconds,

to decrease minutes and

to increase minutes.

Entertainment Systems

when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for ten seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO

VOL - PUSH ON

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

FM1

SCN

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

CDCD

123456

Volume/power control

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

DISC

COMP

SHUFFLE

VOL - PUSH ON

Entertainment Systems

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.

AM/FM select

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

VOL - PUSH ON

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.

AM/FM select in CD mode

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

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio and CD changer mode (if equipped).

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press 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

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

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

Entertainment Systems

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)

• Press disc in the CD changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc.

• Press to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function for CD mode

• Press track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press replay that selection from the beginning.

• Press the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

to select the previous

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

to find the next

to seek to the previous

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

, the CD changer will

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or CD mode.

SCN

Scan function in radio mode

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

Entertainment Systems

Scan function in CD mode

Press SCN to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Radio station memory preset

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

Bass adjust

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

BASS

Entertainment Systems

Treble adjust

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

Speaker balance adjust

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

Speaker fade adjust

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

TREB

BAL

FADE

CD select

• To begin CD play (if CD[s] are loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

AM FM

Entertainment Systems

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur.

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD and CD changer (if equipped) modes.

To rewind in CD mode press the CD control (preset 1).

Pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in CD mode.

To fast forward in CD mode, press the CD control (preset 2).

Pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a CD.

Compression feature

Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature (if equipped with CD changer)

The shuffle feature operates in CD changer mode only and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. The shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

COMP

SHUFFLE

Entertainment Systems

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode.

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

Press the SEEK control:

•

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

to decrease hours and

to increase hours.

SCN

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCN

CLK

Press the TUNE control:

•

to decrease minutes and

to increase minutes.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

MACH姞 MP3 MUSIC SYSTEM

Entertainment Systems

1. ON/OFF and volume control

2. AM/FM control

3. Bass control

4. Treble control

5. Fade control

6. Balance control

7. Seek control

8. Scan control

9. Clock control

10. Tune/Directory control

11. CD control

12. MP3 directory control

13. Eject control

14. CD rewind control

15. CD fast forward control

16. Shuffle control

17. Compression control

18. Track control

19. Repeat control

Entertainment Systems

Volume/power control

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

Turn the control to raise or lower the 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.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode.

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 adjust control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press frequency down the band. Hold for quick movement through the frequencies.

• Press movement through the frequencies. When the top of the band is reached, the tuner will continue to select from the lowest frequency upward.

to move to the next

to move to the next frequency up the band. Hold for quick

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