2001 Ford Ranger Owners Manual

Air conditioning Battery warmer Cargo organizers Cargo retention net Cargo shades (Super Cab 2 door) Engine block heaters Manual sliding rear window Tire step Underbody lighting

Travel equipment Automatic headlamp system with DRL Bed extender Bed rail caps Bed tent (Short bed, Styleside only) Cellular phone holder Compass mirror Compass mirror with outside temperature reading Daytime running lights First aid kit Fog lights Heavy-duty battery Peace of mind kit Pickup box rails (tubular) Removable bike carrier (bed mount/hitch mount) Running boards/bars Speed control Trailer hitch (Class III) Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor

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Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks All weather slush mats Bed mat/tailgate kit Bed hooks Bed mats Bedliners Carpeted floor mats with logo Door edge guards Front end covers (full and sport) Bug deflectors Instrument panel trim (brushed aluminum) Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Rally bar with off road lighting Rear window deflector Side window air deflectors Skid plate Spare tire lock Step bumpers Tailgate lock Tailgate protector Tonneau covers — soft (snap and snapless) and hard Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: † When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information.

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Customer assistance † The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.

† Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.) † Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage

that may result from the use of such equipment.

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07150
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Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card holders only.)

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of

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attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer (less a reasonable allowance for consumer use). The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle. California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km (18 000 miles), whichever occurs first: 1. Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126

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Reporting safety defects

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Index

Air bag supplemental restraint system ........................................103
and child safety seats ............105
description ..............................103
disposal ....................................107
driver air bag ..........................105
indicator light ...................12, 107
operation .................................105
passenger air bag ...................105
passenger deactivation switch ................................29, 108
Air cleaner filter .......................240
Air conditioning ..........................22

manual heating and air conditioning system .................24
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) .....................................197
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......................................128
Anti-theft system

warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 49
Automatic transmission ............132

driving an automatic overdrive .................................133
fluid, adding ............................203
fluid, checking ........................203
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
fluid, specification ..................245
Auxiliary power point ...........28, 73
Axle

lubricant specifications ...243, 245
refill capacities ........................240
traction lok ..............................144

Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
charging system warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....178
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...240
servicing ..................................207
voltage gauge ............................19
Bed extender ..............................74
Belt minder .................................99
Brakes ........................................128
anti-lock ...................................128
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light .....................13, 129
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....194
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
fluid, specifications .........243, 245
lubricant specifications ..243, 245
parking ....................................129
shift interlock ..........................132
Break-in period .............................3

Capacities for refilling fluids ....240
Cargo area shade ........................74
Cargo net .....................................74
Certification Label ....................248
Child safety restraints ..............113
child safety belts ....................113
Child safety seats ......................114
attaching with tether straps ..118
in front seat ............................115
in rear seat ..............................115

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Cleaning your vehicle ...............234
engine compartment ..............236
exterior ....................234–235, 239
exterior lamps .........................238
instrument cluster lens ..........238
instrument panel ....................238
interior .....................................239
mirrors .....................................239
plastic parts ............................237
safety belts ..............................239
washing ....................................234
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................235
windows ..................................239
wiper blades ............................238

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ..........................32, 39, 48, 62
Clutch

fluid ..........................................195
operation while driving ..........136
recommended shift speeds ....137
Console ........................................73
Coolant

checking and adding ..............197
refill capacities ................201, 240
specifications ..................243, 245

Cruise control (see Speed control) ........................................65
Customer Assistance ................158

Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................256
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................249
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............255
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you need .................................249

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Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................260
The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................252
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................255

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................203
engine oil .................................189

Doors

door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........243

Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ....................................207
Driving under special conditions ..........................142–143
mud ..........................................142
sand .........................................142
snow and ice ...........................143
through water .................142, 144

Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................178
Emission control system ..........225
Engine ................................245–246

check engine/service engine soon light ......................10
cleaning ...................................236
coolant .....................................197
idle speed control ...................207

lubrication specifications ......243, 245
refill capacities ........................240
service points ..................186–188
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................126
Engine oil ..................................189
checking and adding ..............189
dipstick ....................................189
filter, specifications ........193, 240
recommendations ...................193
refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..................243, 245
Exhaust fumes ..........................127

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....215
Fluid capacities .........................240
Foglamps .....................................20
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ................................14, 138
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................139
driving off road .......................141
electronic shift ..................27, 139
indicator light .........................139
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................131
Fuel ............................................215
calculating fuel economy .......222
cap .....................................11, 218
capacity ...................................240
choosing the right fuel ...........219
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................225
detergent in fuel .....................221
filling your vehicle with fuel ..................215, 218, 222

Index

filter, specifications ........221, 240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........222
octane rating ...........219, 245–246
quality ......................................220
running out of fuel .................221
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................215
Fuses ..................................161–162

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 218
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...................................222
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................18

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......................................144
calculating ...............................146
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................................144
calculating .......................144, 146
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144

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Hazard flashers .........................159
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................233
bulb specifications ..................232
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................227
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................22
heater only system ...................22
Hood ..........................................185

Ignition .........................65, 245–246
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................226
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................238
cluster ................................10, 238
lighting up panel and interior .......................................21
location of components ............10

Jack ............................................171
positioning .......................171, 175
storage .....................171–173, 175
Jump-starting your vehicle ......178

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Keys .......................................85–87
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........65

Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart ................232
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............20
fog lamps ...................................20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...................71, 233
replacing bulbs .......227, 229–232

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) .................................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 129
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................69
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................144
GAWR ......................................144
GVWR ......................................144

trailer towing ..........................144
Loading instructions .................146
Lubricant specifications ...243, 245
Lumbar support, seats ...............90

Manual transmission .................136
fluid capacities ........................240
lubricant specifications ..........245
reverse .....................................138

Mirrors

cleaning ...................................239
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ................221, 240

Octane rating ............................219
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................189
Overdrive .....................................69

Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ................................83
Parking brake ............................129
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ........................................165
Power door locks ........................73
Power steering ..........................130
fluid, checking and adding ....202
fluid, refill capacity ................240

Index

fluid, specifications .........243, 245

Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................131

Radio ............................................29
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system ...........81, 83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ........................15, 91–96
Safety defects, reporting ..........262
Safety restraints ....................91–96
belt minder ...............................99
cleaning the safety belts .................................102, 239
extension assembly ..................98
for adults .............................92–95
for children .....................112–113
lap belt ......................................97
warning light and chime .............................12, 15, 98
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ....................................91
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................114

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ....................................85–87

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Servicing your vehicle ..............184
Snowplowing .................................4
Spark plugs, specifications .............240, 245–246
Special notice ................................4
ambulance conversions ..............5
utility-type vehicles ....................4

Specification chart, lubricants ...........................243, 245
Speed control ..............................65
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........123, 126
jump starting ..........................178

Steering wheel

tilting .........................................70

Tachometer .................................17
Tires ...........................171, 210–212
changing ..................171–172, 175
checking the pressure ............212
replacing ..................................213
rotating ....................................212
snow tires and chains ............214
tire grades ...............................211
treadwear ................................211
Tonneau cover .............................76
Towing .......................................147
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................147
wrecker ....................................183
Traction-lok rear axle ...............144
Transfer case

fluid checking .........................206

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Transmission

automatic operation ...............132
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................203
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................205
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
lubricant specifications ..243, 245
manual operation ....................136
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................80
Turn signal ............................13, 64

Vehicle dimensions ...................246
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................248
Vehicle loading ..........................144
camper bodies ........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........127

Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................196
Water, Driving through .............144
Windows

power .........................................72

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid .....196
checking and cleaning ............209
operation ...................................71
replacing wiper blades ...........210
Wrecker towing .........................183

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Item Required fuel Fuel tank capacity (Regular cab-Short wheel base) Fuel tank capacity (Regular cab-Long wheel base) Fuel tank capacity (SuperCab) Engine oil capacity (includes filter change)-2.3L I4 engine

Engine oil capacity (includes filter change)- 3.0L V6 engines

Engine oil capacity (includes filter change)- 4.0L V6 engine

Tire size and pressure

Hood release

Coolant capacity-2.3L I4 with manual transmission 1
Coolant capacity-2.3L I4 with automatic transmission 1
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with manual transmission 1
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with automatic transmission 1
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with manual transmission 1
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with automatic transmission 1

Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 62.4L (16.5 gallons)

75.7 (20.0 gallons)

73.8L (19.5 gallons) 3.8L (4.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. 4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to the Certification Label on inside of driver’s door. Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel. 10.0L (10.5 quarts)

9.7L (10.2 quarts)

14.3L (15.1 quarts)

14.0L (14.8 quarts)

13.0L (13.7 quarts)

12.5L (13.2 quarts)

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Item Power steering fluid capacity

Manual transmission fluid capacity

Automatic transmission fluid capacity-4x2 vehicles with 2.3L I4
engines 2
Automatic transmission fluid capacity-4x2 vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L engines 2
Automatic transmission fluid capacity-4x4 vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L engines.2
Windshield washer fluid

Information Fill to range on dipstick. Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF. 2.65L (2.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF. 3
9.4L (9.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.

9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.

9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.

2.6L (2.75 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate.

1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONt and MERCONt V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.

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