1996 Ford Ranger Support Question
1996 Ford Ranger Support Question
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Question posted by Edsibbhh on August 25th, 2014
What Causes A Gas Gauge Not To Work When On But Moves Slightly When Shut Off 96
ranger 2.3
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
...not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the hips s the shoulder belt is moving. Safety Restraints
Important Safety Belt Information
The use of a collision. See Safety Belt Warning Light and...this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Also see Safety Restraints for children. RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
...in this position while the engine runs. ON allows you to shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. The key should return...ON when you to remove the key.
Always set the parking brake fully and turn , move your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to protect your vehicle ...LOCK feature helps to make sure they work before you do not damage the starter.
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...Gauges chapter. Make sure all the way). If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the
parking brake is fully set before you turn the key.
4. Starting Your Ranger...
Before you start your engine:
1. If you have an automatic transmission, make sure that the
gearshift lever is pushed in all occupants in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly... they work. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... of the lights listed are on after you to verify that the brake fluid level is working properly. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle... of these indicators means. Have the brakes checked immediately. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Brake System...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... shut-off switch in the Index to ON and the fuel pump shut-off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is safely possible.
64 Fuel reset light
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
This gauge shows... of the NORMAL band while the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the NORMAL band.
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
Warning Lights and Gauges
Battery voltage gauge - mechanical cluster
Battery voltage gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. With the engine running , you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Turn off the road as soon as
safely possible...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
...Alert Chime
This chime sounds if you flash the lights. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only ... OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. Warning Lights and Gauges
High Beam Light
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned...
67
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be in motion. With ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Fuel gauge - mechanical cluster
Fuel gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge tells you the temperature of the Normal band. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may move to fluctuate within the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
Warning Lights and Gauges
Trip Odometer
If you wish to measure. Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" ... normal condition and can be the result of this device is to zero by reducing vehicle/engine speed.
71 The tachometer may move slightly when the key is only evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on engine displacement.) If you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
...the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. For additional information, refer to two hours when the battery is not fully charged, the battery power can be drained. 90 The flashers work whether your vehicle is ...the O/D ON/OFF button is used to alert other drivers to hazardous situations. The flashers work for longer than two hours or if the battery is fully charged and in good condition ...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
...and set speed with the RSM switch, as long as you want
to the previous set at 60 mph (96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5 times your vehicle speed will , by design, be reset ...RSM switch.
If you are driving over 30 mph (50 km/h).
97 s Press the brake or clutch pedal slightly. The speed control is
suspended, but you are driving. Driving uphill or on a steep grade
When the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
... trigger again if another intrusion occurs. Features
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the way to work with the factory installed remote entry system. It will shut off automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the system is disarmed. Follow the operating instructions shown in the following illustration.
109...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
...NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move backward. Remove the key. 3. Apply the brake pedal ...shifted back to the chapter titled Servicing Your Ranger in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. Driving Your Ranger
Once you place the gearshift securely into or...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
... same time press down the brake pedal.
Driving with your other foot from the accelerator.
161 Move the gearshift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse). Start the engine and allow it to ...your left foot. Driving Your Ranger
Power Braking
Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle movement (such as holding down slowly on the clutch may cause the vehicle to jerk sharply when...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
...3. This is mounted on the floor. With the 5-speed transmission you can engage R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from the left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before shifting into Reverse.
Shifting...R (Reverse) to do not hold the clutch pedal in all the way, you may
cause synchronizer teeth damage, reducing the useful life of seven positions: Neutral, five forward gears, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
...the transfer case shift lever to the left and shift the transfer case to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with the hubs in the N position or...the neutral position can be used for vehicle towing. 170
To shift from 4H to 2H:
Move the transfer case shift lever forward to the front wheels until the manual locking hubs are disengaged....
Owner's Manual - Page 171
...vehicle in four-wheel drive on manual transmission vehicles. Driving Your Ranger
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with ...automatic transmission into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on dry pavement is delivered only to the front...
Owner's Manual - Page 184
... differently than anticipated.
184 Use care until you can cause a vehicle to its various features and driving characteristics.
However, ...only the rear brakes, the stopping distance will be working properly. Lift your foot from your vehicle will increase...the parking brake pedal after it is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light remains on, have the brakes...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
... your vehicle more distance to vehicle components. Driving Your Ranger
Wheel Spin s Extreme acceleration can cause the rear wheels to spin,
perhaps resulting in Bad Weather...move the steering wheel unless necessary. Driving in reduced steering control. Driving at very high speeds for conditions creates the possibility of loss of time may result in damage to stop.
185 If this does not work...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may occasionally hear and/or feel a slight thump occurring one or two seconds after a gentle stop. RWARNING If the fuel cap is caused by :
s Too volatile a fuel for extended periods on hot days, or at... conditions.
This is not an abnormal condition. It may be void for any damage to work improperly in the spring.
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