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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and ...
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... part of California to pass on acquiring your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . collision when parking... when reselling the vehicle. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the ...
... part of California to pass on acquiring your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . collision when parking... when reselling the vehicle. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the ...
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...be directly connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in your Owner...and Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to you along with lawful authority. In addition, your vehicle - are capable of Canada. 6 2004 Ranger (...
...be directly connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in your Owner...and Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to you along with lawful authority. In addition, your vehicle - are capable of Canada. 6 2004 Ranger (...
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... of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted... road in front of vehicles. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Before you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that complements this Owner's Guide for snowplowing...
... of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted... road in front of vehicles. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Before you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that complements this Owner's Guide for snowplowing...
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.... The label may damage CDs. CD units are designed to play . 16. AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE, CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 20 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is already present in the system, the disc will begin to become jammed. ...CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. Ballpoint pens may peel and cause the CD to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Please contact your dealer for further information. Entertainment Systems 15. CD: Press to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs...
.... The label may damage CDs. CD units are designed to play . 16. AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE, CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 20 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is already present in the system, the disc will begin to become jammed. ...CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. Ballpoint pens may peel and cause the CD to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Please contact your dealer for further information. Entertainment Systems 15. CD: Press to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs...
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In MP3 directory mode, you may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. AM/FM: Press to turn ON/OFF. Due to 23 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The label may peel and cause...
In MP3 directory mode, you may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. AM/FM: Press to turn ON/OFF. Due to 23 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The label may peel and cause...
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Entertainment Systems 18. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up to six discs. 19. Due to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Ballpoint pens may peel and cause the CD to load a CD. TREMOR IV CD/MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD units are designed ... CDs be identified with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. Press and hold to eject all loaded CDs. 27 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Entertainment Systems 18. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up to six discs. 19. Due to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Ballpoint pens may peel and cause the CD to load a CD. TREMOR IV CD/MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD units are designed ... CDs be identified with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. Press and hold to eject all loaded CDs. 27 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... the CD to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 32 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs...the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into ...
... the CD to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 32 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs...the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into ...
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...on how to the key when starting issues. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. 57 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for ... normal system functionality. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to program the coded key. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the ...
...on how to the key when starting issues. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. 57 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for ... normal system functionality. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to program the coded key. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the ...
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...whether there was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies in the passenger seat or not. regardless of a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, tears ...or cuts. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 73 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to Interior in a collision so the restraints should be replaced. All safety ...
...whether there was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies in the passenger seat or not. regardless of a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, tears ...or cuts. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 73 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to Interior in a collision so the restraints should be replaced. All safety ...
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... sensors increasing the risk of the vehicle. Do not modify the front end of injury. Do not attempt to an occupant in this guide. 75 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Modifying or adding equipment to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation... Do not put anything on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
... sensors increasing the risk of the vehicle. Do not modify the front end of injury. Do not attempt to an occupant in this guide. 75 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Modifying or adding equipment to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation... Do not put anything on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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... has been installed in a collision. Air bags MUST BE disposed of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 79 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ON OFF OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG Turning the passenger air bag off The passenger...
... has been installed in a collision. Air bags MUST BE disposed of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 79 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ON OFF OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG Turning the passenger air bag off The passenger...
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... in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in certain types of crashes. The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is substantial. 80 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you turn OFF your air bag, you not only lose the protection of the air... ON/OFF switch. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Seating and Safety Restraints In order to avoid inadvertent activation of serious injury or death in the ON position and...
... in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in certain types of crashes. The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is substantial. 80 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you turn OFF your air bag, you not only lose the protection of the air... ON/OFF switch. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Seating and Safety Restraints In order to avoid inadvertent activation of serious injury or death in the ON position and...
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... convertible or toddler seat when they are around 4 years of serious injury. They lift the child up so that apply to 12 years old). 84 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When children should use booster seats Children need to use of the vehicle may help...for growing children. Generally this is the proper size, restrain the child in a center facing jump seat. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they weigh 40 pounds and are big enough for child...
... convertible or toddler seat when they are around 4 years of serious injury. They lift the child up so that apply to 12 years old). 84 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When children should use booster seats Children need to use of the vehicle may help...for growing children. Generally this is the proper size, restrain the child in a center facing jump seat. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they weigh 40 pounds and are big enough for child...
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... seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. Top tether anchors can be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 87 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends the use by children up to 22 kg (48 pounds) in a child restraint. If you put in your vehicle. Carefully...
... seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. Top tether anchors can be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 87 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends the use by children up to 22 kg (48 pounds) in a child restraint. If you put in your vehicle. Carefully...
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...Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are below the locator symbols on the seat back. Try to tilt the child seat from any Ford dealer (part number 1W4Z-54613F16-AA). Each time you install a child seat with LATCH attachments. It will hold the seat in it....to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a crash greatly increases. 95 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to tug the seat forward. Also try ...
...Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are below the locator symbols on the seat back. Try to tilt the child seat from any Ford dealer (part number 1W4Z-54613F16-AA). Each time you install a child seat with LATCH attachments. It will hold the seat in it....to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a crash greatly increases. 95 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to tug the seat forward. Also try ...
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... down . Driving through water, always try to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on steep 114 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) As when you are submerged in mud. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance...
... down . Driving through water, always try to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on steep 114 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) As when you are submerged in mud. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance...
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...braking as to road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you should not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you and other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires larger than that...kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could cause the rear to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 116 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This could result in an increased risk of loss of the anti-lock brake...
...braking as to road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you should not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you and other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires larger than that...kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could cause the rear to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 116 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This could result in an increased risk of loss of the anti-lock brake...
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... with a tire gauge monthly (including spare). Check tire pressure with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). 117 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If internal damage to the tire is less than the others, use . For your... over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on your vehicle have the tire demounted and...
... with a tire gauge monthly (including spare). Check tire pressure with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). 117 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If internal damage to the tire is less than the others, use . For your... over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on your vehicle have the tire demounted and...
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Improper removal/installation of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. CAMPER BODIES Your Ranger Pickup is not recommended for slide-in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transfer case components. Driving ...• Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed. • The vehicle must be towed in camper bodies. 133 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends the driveshafts be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear driveshafts. If a distance of 50 miles (...
Improper removal/installation of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. CAMPER BODIES Your Ranger Pickup is not recommended for slide-in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transfer case components. Driving ...• Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed. • The vehicle must be towed in camper bodies. 133 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends the driveshafts be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear driveshafts. If a distance of 50 miles (...