1998 Ford Ranger Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing

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    remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center
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    checks 3 5 18 38 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
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    the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance, as specified in the Service Guide, will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance. Make sure that receipts for completed maintenance work are retained with the vehicle
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    if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Driving at top speeds for long distances during hot conditions. u Short trips in areas of high humidity or freezing conditions. u Towing and/or carrying heavy loads. u Police, taxi or delivery usage. u Driving in
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    service required or the axle assembly submerged in water. Police and Taxi vehicles: Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 kilometers (100,000 miles). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford your Owners Guide. Also retighten
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    replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level
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    system for damage and operation. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4
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    MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level
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    u Change manual transmission oil. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if
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    . u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level
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    replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system
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    MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (1). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level
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    schedule u Inspect accessory drive belts (2.5L, 3.0L & 4.0L engines). u Replace air cleaner filter (3). u Replace PCV valve (2). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines
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    Vehicle Owner's Guide Supplement for scheduled maintenance information. Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics. The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (3)(4). Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (3) (4). u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid
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    brake systems, hoses and lines. u Change manual transmission oil. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped)(2). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (3) (4). Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4
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    if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    required for California vehicles). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (3) (4). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings
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    ,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter (1). u Replace PCV valve (5). u Inspect accessory drive belts (2.5L and 4.0L
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks
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    tires and adjust air pressure (3) (4). u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks
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    equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4)(2). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace fuel filter (recommended but not required for California vehicles). u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (3) (4). u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (3) (4). u Lubricate driveshaft u-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped) (2). u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate rear driveshaft double cardan joint centering ball (SWB 4x4
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    KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter (1). u Replace PCV valve (5). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (2.5L, 3.0L and
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    Severe duty schedule NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 37
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    service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the Owner's Guide. Any adverse conditions operation of your transmission occurs, check the transmission fluid level. u Check automatic transmission P(Park) function. u Check parking
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    the air conditioning system is normal. AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL) u u u u u u u u u u Check power steering fluid Check fluid level in clutch master cylinder. Check radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. Check for worn tires. Clean body and door
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Direct Market Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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