1998 Ford Ranger Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39

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Owner maintenance checks AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals, windshield wipers and washers and hazard warning flasher. u Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the surface beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant or other fluid drips. Clean water from 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 drain holes. Flush complete underside of vehicle. Inspect underbody components for damage. Check parking brake system. Check headlamp alignment. Check seat and shoulder belt webbing, buckles, height adjusters and release mechanisms. u Inspect seatback latches for proper operation. u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: u Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinges and checks. u Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinge locks and latches. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. 39

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AT LEAST MONTHLY:
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir.
❑
Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals, windshield wipers and
washers and hazard warning flasher.
❑
Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the surface beneath your vehicle
for oil, coolant or other fluid drips. Clean water from the air
conditioning system is normal.
AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL)
❑
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 drain holes.
❑
Flush complete underside of vehicle.
❑
Inspect underbody components for damage.
❑
Check parking brake system.
❑
Check headlamp alignment.
❑
Check seat and shoulder belt webbing, buckles, height adjusters and
release mechanisms.
❑
Inspect seatback latches for proper operation.
❑
Check air pressure in spare tire.
❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR:
❑
Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinges and checks.
❑
Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinge locks and latches.
❑
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Owner maintenance checks
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