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Where Is The Brake Fluid Resivoir On A 1996 Ford Ranger
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
... "break-in the Index.
Proper torque specifications are equipped with a cut-out mode to how you drive your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take these steps: - Watch traffic carefully so that limits engine speeds with a Powertrain Control Module that you ... to promote durability.
5 During the break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends.
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... position to operate while the engine is mounted on console or floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is available on your vehicle. Starting Your Ranger
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...Ranger
Removing the Key From the Ignition
Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you park on the floor:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Push and hold in 1 (First). 2. Remove the key.
43 Set the parking brake...). 2. Set the parking brake fully before removing your key from
the service brake. (This will vary, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...Ranger
Before you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned
off when starting your engine:
1. If you have an automatic transmission, make sure that the
gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake... transmission, make sure that the
parking brake is parked.
4.
DO NOT use the...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... dealer or a qualified service technician.
The following warning lights and gauges are optional. Have the brakes checked immediately. Some of the lights listed are on after you to verify that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... the front of the vehicle, as bug shields are not recommended to be added to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is mounted on the windshield and obscure your Ranger is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. Do not try to your...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... the center of the rear cab wall. Figure 1
137 The Ford Ranger (SuperCab) 6-CD Changer is mounted behind the driver's seat. Open Compact Disc Changer unit by sliding door rearward
(Figure 1).
Unit Loading Instructions
1. Electronic Sound Systems
Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped)
The Ford Ranger (Regular Cab) 6-CD Changer is mounted on the Audio System...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
... standstill while waiting on the accelerator so that the vehicle accelerates. Driving Your Ranger
Power Braking
Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle movement (such as holding down ...). These actions will not crank until the clutch pedal is holding the brake) in transmission overheat, malfunction or fluid expulsion. Then press the clutch pedal to the floor with your foot...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... circuits are self-adjusting. RWARNING Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for low brake fluid in this chapter. Hydraulic Power Brakes
The hydraulic brake system is "Low" in the common brake fluid reservoir. 177 Driving Your Ranger
All utility-type and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles have special design and equipment features to make them...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
...transmission to drive away.
This may have limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle gets stuck (for...and changed unless a leak is submerged in water, their fluids should be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)... stop as quickly as when changing a tire.
Driving Your Ranger
RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 280
...with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.
Not all metals and rubber elastomers used automotive fluids in Ford cooling systems for recycling and disposing of such coolant may harm engine and ...fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, see Refill capacities for leaks if you have to add more than a quart (liter) of your vehicle's engine cooling system. Servicing Your Ranger
Use Ford ...
Owner's Manual - Page 291
... "high performance" tires, or larger size tires than approved for your 4x2 tires with 15x7 inch wheels.
292 RWARNING Do not replace your vehicle by Ford. Ranger 4x4 P235/265 Tire and Wheel Usage
RWARNING Do not use P265/75R15SL tires on 15x7 inch wheels. RWARNING Make sure that all replacement tires...
Owner's Manual - Page 301
... filler plug hole. Remove the filler plug. The fluid level should not require any reason the fluid level drops, maintain the fluid level at the step in its original position, making sure it to meet Ford Motor Company lubricant specification as Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid, meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
302 Replace the filler plug in...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
...Get medical attention immediately. NOTE: If brake fluid is toxic. The fluid level should not use a brake fluid that is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the reservoir. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA, C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Under normal circumstances...
Owner's Manual - Page 304
...the cap assembly is installed at this time.
3. Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
1. This may cause the brakes to fail. The power steering fluid will be at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
While the...for the master cylinder run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. Servicing Your Ranger
Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
Owner's Manual - Page 306
... the FULL HOT range. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small
amounts, continuously checking the level, until you are finished, put the dipstick back in and make
sure that meets Ford specification such as MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (or equivalent). 307 Servicing Your Ranger
Power steering reservoir
Power steering dipstick location
5.
Owner's Manual - Page 312
... from overloads; RWARNING Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. red, 60 amp -blue. Servicing Your Ranger
Power distribution box
The high current fuses contained in the Power Distribution Box protect... can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
313 Ford recommends that has the specified amperage rating. orange, 50 amp -
Owner's Manual - Page 334
.... Cooling system
s Protect against freezing temperatures.
335 Follow the instructions on the brake, shift through all the gears
while the engine is running. Ford Gas Stabilizer should then be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days.
Servicing Your Ranger
Engine
s Start engine every 15 days. NOTE: During extended periods of...
Owner's Manual - Page 348
replacement, specifications . . Brake fluid brake warning light ...checking and adding ...description ...specifications ...Brakes adjustment ...anti-lock ...applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...157 ...3 ...219, 298 . ...) ...Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive...fluid, adding ...fluid, checking ...fluid, specification...Axle lubricant specifications...traction lok ......
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
....
If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
u Check the brake fluid level.
u Lubricate the transmission controls and
linkage. Owner Maintenance Checks 39
