2008 Ford Ranger Owners Manual

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’ — — – 260 威 威 威威 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system EDIS Spark plug gap Compression ratio 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine 138 87 octane 1-3-4-2 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0.051–0.057 inch (1.29–1.45 mm) 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35 mm) 9.7:1 9.6:1 9.7:1 Engine drivebelt routing • 2.3L I4 Engine without A/C (with A/C similar) • 3.0L V6 Engine without A/C 261 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • 3.0L V6 Engine with A/C • 4.0L V6 Engine 262 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 263 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Description Five-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) Five-speed manual (HD) Five-speed manual (R1) Code 264 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com. Exterior style Bug shields Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step bars Tonneau covers Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 265 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Bedliners and bedmats Cargo organization and management Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories TripTunes™ Advanced portable audio connection Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks 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 authorized dealer for specific weight information. • 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. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 266 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index maintenance-free ....................229 replacement, specifications ...255 servicing ..................................229 Belt-Minder威 ...............................83 Booster seats ...............................96 Brakes ........................................152 anti-lock ...................................153 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................154 fluid, checking and adding ....250 fluid, refill capacities ..............256 fluid, specifications .................256 lubricant specifications ..........256 parking ....................................154 shift interlock ..........................156 Bulbs ............................................47 Capacities for refilling fluids ....256 Cargo cage ...................................60 Cell phone use ..............................8 Changing a tire .........................184 Child safety restraints ................95 child safety belts ......................95 Child safety seats ........................99 attaching with tether straps ..102 in front seat ............................100 in rear seat ..............................100 Child safety seats - booster seats .............................................96 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............211 instrument panel ....................213 interior .....................................214 plastic parts ............................212 safety belts ..............................214 washing ....................................209 267 ABS (see Brakes) .....................153 Air cleaner filter ...............253, 255 Airbag supplemental restraint system ..........................................87 and child safety seats ..............89 description ................................87 disposal ......................................91 driver airbag ........................87, 90 indicator light ...........................91 operation .............................87, 90 passenger airbag .................87, 90 Ambulance packages ....................8 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................231 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................153 Anti-theft system ........................66 Audio system (see Radio) ......................19, 21, 27 Automatic transmission ............156 driving an automatic overdrive .................................158 fluid, refill capacities ..............256 fluid, specification ..................256 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33 Auxiliary power point .................54 Axle lubricant specifications ..........256 refill capacities ........................256 traction lok ..............................156 Battery .......................................229 acid, treating emergencies .....229 jumping a disabled battery ....194 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index waxing .....................................210 wheels ......................................210 wiper blades ............................213 Clock adjust AM/FM Stereo ...........................20 AM/FM stereo CD .....................22 Premium AM/FM stereo CD6/MP3 ...................................28 Clutch fluid ..........................................250 operation while driving ..........160 recommended shift speeds ....161 Console ........................................54 Coolant checking and adding ..............231 refill capacities ................235, 256 specifications ..........................256 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................57 Customer Assistance ................171 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................205 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................206 Getting roadside assistance ...171 Getting the service you need .........................................201 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................207 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................205 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ....................................253 Driving under special conditions ..................162, 165, 168 sand .........................................167 snow and ice ...........................169 through water .................167, 170 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................194 Emergency Flashers .................173 Emission control system ..........245 Engine ........................................261 cleaning ...................................211 coolant .....................................231 idle speed control ...................229 lubrication specifications .......256 refill capacities ........................256 service points ..................219–221 starting after a collision .........173 Engine block heater .................151 Engine oil ..................................223 checking and adding ..............223 dipstick ....................................223 filter, specifications ........227, 255 recommendations ...................227 refill capacities ........................256 specifications ..........................256 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................150 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................44 Dipstick engine oil .................................223 Fluid capacities .........................256 Foglamps .....................................43 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......162 driving off road .......................164 268 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) electronic shift ........................163 indicator light .........................163 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................156 Fuel ............................................237 calculating fuel economy .......242 cap ...........................................239 capacity ...................................256 choosing the right fuel ...........240 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................245 detergent in fuel .....................240 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................237, 239, 242 filter, specifications ........236, 255 fuel pump shut-off switch .....173 improving fuel economy ........242 octane rating ...................241, 261 quality ......................................241 running out of fuel .................241 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................237 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......173 Fuses ..................................174–175 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............239 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................242 Gauges .........................................16 Index high beam .................................43 replacing bulbs .........................49 turning on and off ....................43 Heating heating and air conditioning system .................................40–41 Hood ..........................................218 Ignition ...............................147, 261 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................247 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................213 cluster ........................................12 lighting up panel and interior .......................................44 Jack ............................................184 positioning .......................184, 190 storage .....................184, 187–188 Jump-starting your vehicle ......194 Keys .......................................62, 67 positions of the ignition .........147 Hazard flashers .........................173 Headlamps ...................................43 aiming ........................................45 bulb specifications ....................47 daytime running lights .............44 flash to pass ..............................44 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ..................47 daytime running light ...............44 fog lamps ...................................43 headlamps .................................43 269 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Power door locks ........................62 Power mirrors .............................57 Power point .................................54 Power steering ..........................155 fluid, checking and adding ....248 fluid, refill capacity ................256 fluid, specifications .................256 Power Windows ...........................56 Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................156 Radio ................................19, 21, 27 Relays ........................................174 Remote entry system .................62 illuminated entry ......................66 locking/unlocking doors ...........63 panic alarm ...............................63 replacing the batteries .............64 Roadside assistance ..................171 Safety Belt Maintenance ............81 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...72, 76–80 Safety defects, reporting ..207–208 Safety restraints ..............72, 76–80 Belt-Minder威 .............................83 extension assembly ..................81 for adults .............................77–79 for children ...............................95 lap belt ......................................77 Occupant Classification Sensor ........................................74 safety belt maintenance ...........81 warning light and chime ..........82 Safety seats for children ............99 Index headlamps, flash to pass ..........44 instrument panel, dimming .....44 interior lamps .....................47–48 replacing bulbs .........................49 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........154 Load limits .................................128 Loading instructions .................134 Locks doors ..........................................62 Lubricant specifications ...........256 Lug nuts ....................................193 Lumbar support, seats ...............71 Manual transmission .................160 fluid capacities ........................256 lubricant specifications ..........256 reverse .....................................161 Mirrors ...................................56–57 fold away ...................................57 side view mirrors (power) .......57 Motorcraft parts ........215, 236, 255 Octane rating ............................241 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................223 Parking brake ............................154 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...................74 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................178 270 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index care ..........................................113 changing ..........................184, 190 checking the pressure ............113 inflating ...................................111 label .........................................122 replacing ..................................114 rotating ....................................117 safety practices .......................116 sidewall information ...............118 snow tires and chains ............128 spare tire .................................185 terminology .............................110 tire grades ...............................109 treadwear ........................109, 113 Towing .......................................134 recreational towing .................145 trailer towing ..........................134 wrecker ....................................199 Traction-lok rear axle ...............156 Transfer case fluid checking .........................253 Transmission automatic operation ...............156 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....156 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................252 fluid, refill capacities ..............256 lubricant specifications ..........256 manual operation ....................160 ..................................47 Turn signal Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................263 Vehicle loading ..........................128 camper bodies ........................146 Ventilating your vehicle ...........150 Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 271 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................263 Satellite Radio Information ........36 Seats ............................................69 child safety seats ......................99 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................66 Servicing your vehicle ..............217 Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................20 AM/FM stereo CD .....................22 Premium AM/FM stereo CD6/MP3 ...................................28 Snowplowing .................................8 Spark plugs, specifications .....................255, 261 Special notice ambulance conversions ..............8 utility-type vehicles ....................7 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................256 Speed control ..............................57 Starting your vehicle .......147–148, 150 jump starting ..........................194 Steering wheel tilting .........................................54 Tilt steering wheel ......................54 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........184 Tires, Wheels and Loading ....123 Tires ...........................108–110, 184 alignment ................................116 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Washer fluid ..............................222 Water, Driving through .............170 Windows power .........................................56 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................53 checking and adding fluid .....222 replacing wiper blades ...........223 Wrecker towing .........................199 272 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

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2008 Ford Ranger Owners Manual