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These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 212 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning 3.0L V6 ENGINE 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts.
These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 212 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning 3.0L V6 ENGINE 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts.
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Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. • 2.3L I4 engine MIN MAX • 3.0L V6 engine 224 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 4. Open the hood.
Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. • 2.3L I4 engine MIN MAX • 3.0L V6 engine 224 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 4. Open the hood.
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Maintenance and Specifications • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the two holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level between the two holes or between the MIN-MAX range. • 2.3L I4 engine 225 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the two holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level between the two holes or between the MIN-MAX range. • 2.3L I4 engine 225 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. 226 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • 3.0L V6 engine • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Oil levels above the upper hole or MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. 226 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • 3.0L V6 engine • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • Oil levels above the upper hole or MAX mark may cause engine damage.
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... coolant degas system with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Note: The 3.0L and 4.0L V6 engines use the overflow system, and the 2.3L I4 engines use alcohol, methanol, brine or... counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to the coolant. Step back while the pressure releases. 234 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Water alone (without engine coolant may...add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with a 50/50 mixture of engine ...
... coolant degas system with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Note: The 3.0L and 4.0L V6 engines use the overflow system, and the 2.3L I4 engines use alcohol, methanol, brine or... counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to the coolant. Step back while the pressure releases. 234 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Water alone (without engine coolant may...add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with a 50/50 mixture of engine ...
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POWER STEERING FLUID • 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L V6 engine 248 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is still not ready for at least eight hours without starting the engine. If the vehicle is complete. Maintenance and Specifications Allow the vehicle to sit for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to its normal operating temperature. The engine must warm up to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID • 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L V6 engine 248 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is still not ready for at least eight hours without starting the engine. If the vehicle is complete. Maintenance and Specifications Allow the vehicle to sit for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to its normal operating temperature. The engine must warm up to be repeated.
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... MAX lines. If the fluid is within this chapter for the service interval schedules. 1. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the proper fluid type. 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EE R OW FLUID ER ST ING P 249 Maintenance and Specifications • 4.0L... V6 engine T OVER FILO L DO N Check the power steering fluid. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this range. 5. Check the fluid level in small ...
... MAX lines. If the fluid is within this chapter for the service interval schedules. 1. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the proper fluid type. 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EE R OW FLUID ER ST ING P 249 Maintenance and Specifications • 4.0L... V6 engine T OVER FILO L DO N Check the power steering fluid. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this range. 5. Check the fluid level in small ...
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... dirt or debris and to enter the engine if not properly seated. 7. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may be void for V6 only). 2. Be careful not to the engine air filter cover and disconnect the tube from the air filter housing. 5. Loosen the clamp that secure the... personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is not used. 254 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any damage to the engine if the...
... dirt or debris and to enter the engine if not properly seated. 7. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may be void for V6 only). 2. Be careful not to the engine air filter cover and disconnect the tube from the air filter housing. 5. Loosen the clamp that secure the... personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is not used. 254 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any damage to the engine if the...
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Replace the PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for changing the PCV valve. The customer warranty may be void for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. ... 1 2.3L I4 engine FA-1658 FG-1036 BXT-59 FL-400S 1 2 3.0L V6 engine FA-1658 FG-1036 BXT-59 FL-400S 4.0L V6 engine FA-1658 FG-1036 BXT-59 FL-820S The PCV valve is not used . 255 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to scheduled maintenance...
Replace the PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for changing the PCV valve. The customer warranty may be void for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. ... 1 2.3L I4 engine FA-1658 FG-1036 BXT-59 FL-400S 1 2 3.0L V6 engine FA-1658 FG-1036 BXT-59 FL-400S 4.0L V6 engine FA-1658 FG-1036 BXT-59 FL-820S The PCV valve is not used . 255 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to scheduled maintenance...