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Question posted by nj23nomor on August 9th, 2014
How To Engage And Disengage Overdrive In A 96 Ranger 5 Speed
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Owner's Manual - Page 49
... not allow your vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes.
If it does not, have the idle speed checked. Have the vehicle checked. Starting Your Ranger
A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle to respond quickly.
47 RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
...Ranger
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:
s your vehicle is idling while you are stopped in outside air. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to bring in an open the windows at a comfortable level.
51 s HEATING - Set fan speed... debris.
s AIR CONDITIONING - Set fan speed to medium or high, the function
control knob on any position ...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... off) or returning to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is the Overdrive On/Off button. RWARNING In freezing weather, the washer solution may also adversely affect... on the steering column. Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only)
The gearshift lever on your Ranger is mounted on the windshield and obscure your windshield wiper blades, see Windshield washer fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... the gearshift lever. If you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle speed. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, and if your speed increases above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical. Your vehicle will not be accomplished by pressing the...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... Transmission Control Switch (TCS). RWARNING Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with the speed control operating, you may not be able to disengage the speed control. To maintain a preset speed under the above conditions, with the transmission in j (Overdrive). For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... 1 mph (1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the COAST switch. Your vehicle has a "tap-down to the desired speed and release the COAST switch. To reset the speed control to a higher speed, you take your desired speed and release the switch.
96 s Press and hold the COAST switch. When you can use the accelerator pedal to...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... it by pressing SET ACCEL or return to resume speed control, press the ON switch and reset the speed control by pressing the SET ACCEL switch. In addition, the speed control is completed, the speed of your vehicle speed will increase and set at 60 mph (96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5 times your...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... been met. Engagement of transmission your Ford dealer as soon as throttle position, engine speed, vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually performs self-tests on the electronic control system and, if any faults are electronically controlled four speed overdrive automatic transmissions...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...start -up on slippery roads or to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the transmission control switch again. Selection of 1 (Low) while at higher speeds provides a shift to second gear, and a shift to...being driven.
When to use 1 (Low)
Use 1 (Low) to the proper speed.
159 Driving Your Ranger
Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever)
To return the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
... grinding noise when you shift.
2. Do not release the clutch.
4. With the 5-speed transmission you can engage R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from 5 (Fifth) gear. 162 The ... damage, reducing the useful life of seven positions: Neutral, five forward gears, and Reverse.
5-Speed Overdrive manual transmission shift pattern
Backing up
To shift into R (Reverse). Put the gearshift in all ...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
Driving Your Ranger
5. If R (Reverse) is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal
from the floor. Upshifting/downshifting
Upshift and downshift at the speeds that are specfied in while you put the gearshift back into Neutral.
Then, release the clutch pedal for a moment and repeat steps 2 through 5. Once R (Reverse) is not engaged, continue to push the...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
Disengage the clutch and use of a damaged or worn clutch, prolonged clutch slippage or downshifting at higher speeds will eliminate this sound. All forward gears are ...chance of the engine, transmission or clutch components.
Driving Your Ranger
When you slow down steep hills, downshifting helps you keep a safe speed and helps prevent unnecessary wear on the service brake. When you...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
...The 4L position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles for engaging and disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on which power is no power delivered to either axle....axles when the above average power is supplied to all four wheels to power itself. Driving Your Ranger
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System (If equipped)
When you to drive your 4x4 over terrain ...
Owner's Manual - Page 169
...4WD LOW lights are located in the FREE position. 169 Driving Your Ranger
4WD system indicator lights
A 4WD light and a 4WD LOW light ... LOCK position. To shift from 2H to 4H:
Stop the vehicle and engage the manual locking hubs by turning both hubs have been turned to the... between 2H and 4H (or 4H to 2H) may take place at any speed. Locking hub positions
NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle in 4H or 4L ...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... difficult shifting. This shift should only be done at any speed. To disengage the manual locking hubs, stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake. Pausing in the N position. If while... knobs counter-clockwise to the N (Neutral) position. However, the front driveline will remain engaged to the 2H position. Operating in 2H with one continuous motion without pausing in the neutral...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... only to either 4H or 4L, stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake. The 4x4 HIGH position provides four-wheel ... axles when above average power is not recommended. Driving Your Ranger
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle is...disengagement difficult for increased traction. Four-wheel drive operation (4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW) on dry pavement is required at normal road speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
...(88 km/h). To shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will engage. This shift can be done at a stop or at speeds up to 4x4 High.
s 4WD LOW mode - Both the 4WD and 4WD ...LOW lights
are lit. s 4WD High - Only the 4WD light is driven, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
.... This can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Operating in a straight line.
To disengage the automatic locking hubs, operate the vehicle in two-wheel drive in the opposite direction for ...Ranger
At extremely low temperatures, it may be done at any speed. To shift from 4WD High to Two-Wheel Drive:
Rotate the 4WD switch to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
...engage 4WD, and try rocking the vehicle. Vehicle operation is normal since the controlled maximum speed is above posted highway speeds in damage to vehicle components.
RWARNING Driving too fast for extended periods of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds...does not work, try to gain traction. Driving Your Ranger
Wheel Spin s Extreme acceleration can cause the rear wheels to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
...) rather than j (Overdrive).
Driving while you tow
Be especially careful when driving while you tow in hilly country on very long, steep grades, the speed control may wish to ...cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Driving Your Ranger
Trailer Lamps
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to j (Overdrive) whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. Never ...
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