2000 Ford Ranger Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
2000 Ford Ranger Manual
2000 Ford Ranger manual content summary:
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or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing dealership. 2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at 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 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
Maintenance and Service Record ...37 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 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
for maintenance replacement or for the service of components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
Replacement The PCV valve is a critical emission component. For the 2000 model year Ranger light truck equipped with 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, the dealer will replace valve should be replaced again at 120,000 miles, but this will be at the owner's expense. For all passenger cars and light trucks under - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
Conditions If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. These special operating conditions 33. These exceptions are: • Natural Gas Vehicles - replace the gas tank(s) • Class A Motorhome - change the - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used. Check Every Month for All Vehicles: Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights tires for wear and proper air pressure engine oil - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
(brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
of routine and dealer-performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. You'll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The website location is at: www.ford.com/customerservice/ - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 10,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 25,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (Villager) Change automatic transmission - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system Additional services for: Natural Gas Vehicles Inspect NGV tanks 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system 50 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter 17 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 70,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 75,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system 80,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect drive belt (Villager) Change automatic transmission/transaxle - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Replace spark plugs Replace the PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight. (See page 5.) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system 25 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 115,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect drive belt (Villager) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system Additional services for: Natural Gas Vehicles Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Inspect NGV tanks 125,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 135,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system 140 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 150,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace orange engine coolant, if equipped Change automatic transmission - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
Every 15 years - Replace NGV or propane fuel tank(s) Class A Motorhome Every two years - Change brake fluid Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
axle has been submerged in water. Police and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Rear axle axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add four ounces - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
engine oil and replace oil filter Lube front lower control arm ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
engine air filter Replace cabin air filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (F-450 and F-550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air-filter As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints 36 - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
Record See An Authorized Dealer This section of the guide is designed to allow your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record that the recommended service was completed at the appropriate mileage intervals. Be - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Ford Ranger | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage
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