1996 Ford Ranger Support Question
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Question posted by phejoev on September 13th, 2014
Where Tonput Powee Steering Fluid 96 Ranger
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on December 11th, 2014 4:02 AM
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Power steering fluid is added through the hole where the power steering dipstick normally sits. This dipstick is yellow, and you can see its location in your engine in the pictures on pages 306-307 of the owner's manual.
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Table of Contents
Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9
... Index ...Service Station Information ... Starting Your Ranger ...41 Warning Lights and Gauges ...53 Instrument Panel Controls ...73 Steering Column Controls ...87 Features ...99 Electronic Sound Systems Driving Your Ranger ...127 155 219 241 247 251 257 337 349 372
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Owner's Manual - Page 43
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Owner's Manual - Page 45
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Owner's Manual - Page 47
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Owner's Manual - Page 89
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Owner's Manual - Page 97
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Owner's Manual - Page 161
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Owner's Manual - Page 166
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Owner's Manual - Page 175
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Owner's Manual - Page 176
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Owner's Manual - Page 177
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Owner's Manual - Page 179
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Owner's Manual - Page 185
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Owner's Manual - Page 187
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Owner's Manual - Page 304
... and Fall). This may cause the brakes to fail.
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Owner's Manual - Page 306
Servicing Your Ranger
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Owner's Manual - Page 307
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Owner's Manual - Page 352
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Owner's Manual - Page 361
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Radio (see Fuses) ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...mirrors ...seats ...windows ...Power point electrical outlet ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering ...fluid, checking and adding ...fluid, specifications ...servicing ...Prop rod, hood ...182 . . 56 . 330 . 330 . 313 . 102 102 122 120 111 126 305 166 305 331 166 260 127 178 178
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
... Spring and Fall)
u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for wear and
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