Get support for 2006 Ford Ranger

2006 Ford Ranger Support Question

2006 Ford Ranger Support Question

Find answers below for this question about 2006 Ford Ranger.
Need a 2006 Ford Ranger manual? We have 8 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by mar2506 on August 2nd, 2012

Cold Idle

After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery on my 2006 ford ranger single cab 2.5 diesel turbo, the fast idle when cold feature doesn't work anymore. What caused this and how do I remedy that? Thanks for any suggestions/answers

Current Answers

There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer!

Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.

Related Manual Pages

Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 3

Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 199 201 205 211 213 218 236 236 237 240 Accessories Index 248 ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 106

... resulting in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of tire failures and may cause uneven treadwear patterns. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is located on the tire. If one...be carried by Ford Motor Company. A tire can lose up to half of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure 106 2006 Ranger (ran) ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132

... than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the vehicle trailer combination. Reconnect the wiring to break higher than 70 mph (112 km/h) with synthetic gear lube if.... • Allow more frequent service intervals. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to get the feel of the rear bumper. 132 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143

...LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of R (Reverse). during this learning process, normal shift feel ... allows the transmission to roll. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in this position. 143 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This learning process could take several...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157

... 2006 Ranger ...8226; fuel delivery - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle ... Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery ...jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any mileage costs in excess of three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford... vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164

... vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 164 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 178

... (if equipped) and jack handle. JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. 178 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat this... the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to the hub are for nut and bolt threads free of other components. 6. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179

... the assisting (boosting) battery. 179 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide ...(post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the discharged battery...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 181

...surround the battery. 5. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2006 Ranger (ran)...not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to an exposed metal part of the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Once ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 183

... 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 183 Remove the jumper...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192

..., as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause damage to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. 192 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning WASHING...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204

... washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. SHER FL WA UID ON LY RADIATOR COOLANT ONLY State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may cause squeaking, chatter noise, ...agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. 204 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 212

... maintained by power from the battery. In case of your eyes when working near the battery to its idle and fuel trim strategy for at least one minute. 5. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your vehicle's engine is disconnected or a new battery installed, the transmission must relearn its optimum shift feel. 212 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213

...reconnected. • Always dispose of coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance information. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 213 2006 Ranger...Maintenance and Specifications If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 215

...yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. If sprayed on hot...engine coolant has not been checked at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD FILL RANGE" as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or 215 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 216

... it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 216 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Before you are sure that all other liquids can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing....to the "FULL COLD" level. In this instance, the cooling system must be added, in case of emergency, to the coolant. steam and hot liquid can cause engine damage from ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217

...2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is almost full. 6. Recycled engine coolant Ford...coolant in this section. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in extremely cold climates (less than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of automotive fluids. Severe climates If ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 227

...CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is not working properly. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in scheduled...your vehicle and to comply with other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to the life ...work properly: • Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running out of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. 227 2006 Ranger...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 229

..., a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is reset to its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is necessary as described below... at least 10 minutes of driving on -board diagnostics system for at least four idle periods. The engine must warm up to a "not ready for I/M test" ...V6 engine 229 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 236

...emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used . 2 236 2006 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The customer... and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 2.3L I4 engine FA... emissions system. It is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a...

Similar Questions

Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this Ford automobile .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Ford Manuals

Find free 2006 Ford Ranger manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

Ford Reviews

View thousands of Ford user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Ford customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Ford customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.

Ford Recalls

Find comprehensive Ford recall information updated hourly on RecallOwl.com.