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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 15A - 30A cartridge fuse 15A - 20A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Logic power) Center console subwoofer amplifier Horn, Interior lamps High beam headlamp, High beam indicator (cluster) One-touch down relay Power windows Turn signals/Hazards Not used Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)/Stop lamps Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, Brake-shift interlock, Speed control module, Back-up lamps, Overdrive cancel switch, Electronic flasher (turn/hazard) Starter relay Radio (START), 4x4 Neutral sense (manual only) Headlamps (low and high beam) Radio Accessory relay Brake pressure switch Climate control blower relay/blend doors, 4x4 module 4x4 module B+ Cigar lighter or power point, Diagnostic connector (OBD II) Power mirrors 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 164 5A 5A 30A 20A - 2A 10A 15A 20A 5A 2005 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED)	16
AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD/MP3 SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	18
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE, CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	21
PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH CD6/MP3 DISC PIONEER AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
TREMOR IV CD/MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	28
RADIO FREQUENCIES	31
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	32
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	32
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	32
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	33
Climate Controls	34
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
OPERATING TIPS	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
OPERATING TIPS	35
Lights	37
HEADLAMP CONTROL	37
Foglamp control (if equipped)	37
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	37
High beams	38
Flash to pass	38
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	38
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	39
Headlamp aim adjustment	39
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	40
INTERIOR LAMPS	41
Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)	41
BULBS	41
Headlamp Condensation	41
Replacing exterior bulbs	41
Using the right bulbs	41
Replacing the interior bulbs	42
Replacing headlamp bulbs/front park bulbs/turn signal bulbs	42
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	43
Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs	45
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	46
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	46
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	46
Driver Controls	47
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	47
Changing the wiper blades	47
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	48
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	48
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	49
One touch down	49
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	50
FOLD-AWAY MIRRORS	50
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	50
Setting speed control	50
Disengaging speed control	51
Resuming a set speed	51
Increasing speed while using speed control	52
Reducing speed while using speed control	52
Turning off speed control	52
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Cell phone use	53
CARGO AREA FEATURES	53
Cargo area shade (if equipped)	53
BEDRAILS (IF EQUIPPED)	54
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Locks and Security	56
KEYS	56
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	56
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	56
Unlocking the doors	57
Locking the doors	57
Sounding a panic alarm	57
Replacing the battery	57
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	58
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	58
Illuminated entry	59
Seating and Safety Restraints	60
SEATING	60
Adjusting the front manual seat	60
	60
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	61
Passenger side rear access	61
REAR SEATS	62
Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped)	62
Center facing jump seat (4 door SuperCab) (if equipped)	62
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	62
Safety restraints precautions	62
Combination lap and shoulder belts	64
Vehicle sensitive mode	64
Automatic locking mode	64
How to use the automatic locking mode	65
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	65
Energy Management Feature	66
Safety belt pretensioner	66
Front safety belt height adjustment	66
Lap belts	67
Adjusting the front center seat and rear center facing jump seat lap belts (if equipped)	67
Safety belt extension assembly	68
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	68
Conditions of operation	69
BeltMinder	69
One time disable	71
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	71
Safety belt maintenance	72
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	73
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions	73
Children and air bags	75
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?	76
Determining if the system is operational	77
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	78
Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch	78
Turning the passenger air bag off	78
Turning the passenger air bag back on	79
NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)	80
Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)	81
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	82
Important child restraint precautions	82
Children and safety belts	83
Child booster seats	83
Types of booster seats	84
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	86
Child and infant or child safety seats	86
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	87
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	89
Center seating location	92
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	92
Tires, Wheels and Loading	95
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	95
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	95
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	96
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	97
Treadwear	97
Traction AA A B C	98
Temperature A B C	98
TIRES	98
Glossary of tire terminology	98
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	99
Inspecting your tires	100
Inflating your tires	100
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	102
CHANGING THE TIRES	103
Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information	103
Conventional spare tire information	104
Location of the spare tire and tools	105
Removing the spare tire	105
Tire change procedure	106
Stowing the flat/spare tire	109
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	110
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	110
Information on “P” type tires	111
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	114
Information on “T” type tires	115
Location of the tire label	115
TIRE CARE	115
Tire wear	115
Safety practices	116
Highway hazards	117
Tire and wheel alignment	117
Tire rotation	117
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	119
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	119
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	126
TRAILER TOWING	126
Preparing to tow	131
Hitches	131
Safety chains	132
Trailer brakes	132
Trailer lamps	132
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	132
Trailer tow connector	133
Driving while you tow	133
Servicing after towing	134
Trailer towing tips	134
Launching or retrieving a boat	134
RECREATIONAL TOWING	135
Driving	137
STARTING	137
Positions of the ignition	137
Preparing to start your vehicle	137
Important safety precautions	138
Starting the engine	140
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	141
Guarding against exhaust fumes	141
Important ventilating information	141
BRAKES	141
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	141
Using ABS	142
ABS warning lamp	142
Parking brake	142
STEERING	143
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	143
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE	144
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	144
Brake-shift interlock	144
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	145
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	147
Using the clutch	147
Recommended shift speeds	148
Reverse	149
Parking your vehicle	149
Removing the key	150
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	150
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	150
Using the electronic shift 4WD system	151
Shifting between 2WD (2WD High) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	151
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	151
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	152
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	152
Basic operating principles	152
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	152
If your vehicle gets stuck	153
Emergency maneuvers	153
Normal characteristics	154
Sand	155
Mud and water	155
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	156
Driving on snow and ice	157
Maintenance and Modifications	158
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	158
CAMPER BODIES	158
Roadside Emergencies	159
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	159
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	159
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	160
HAZARD FLASHER	160
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	160
FUSES AND RELAYS	161
Fuses	161
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	162
Passenger compartment fuse panel	162
Power distribution box	165
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	171
Preparing your vehicle	171
Connecting the jumper cables	172
Jump starting	173
Removing the jumper cables	174
WRECKER TOWING	176
Customer Assistance	177
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	177
At home	177
Away from home	177
Additional Assistance	178
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	179
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	180
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	180
Board membership	181
What the Board needs	181
Oral presentations	181
Making a decision	182
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	182
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	182
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	183
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	184
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	184
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	185
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	185
Cleaning	186
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	186
WAXING	186
PAINT CHIPS	187
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	187
ENGINE	187
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	189
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	189
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	189
INTERIOR	190
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	190
UNDERBODY	191
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	191
Maintenance and Specifications	193
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	193
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	193
Working with the engine off	193
Working with the engine on	193
OPENING THE HOOD	194
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	195
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	198
ENGINE OIL	199
Checking the engine oil	199
Adding engine oil	202
Engine Oil Recommendations	203
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	203
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	204
BATTERY	205
ENGINE COOLANT	207
Checking engine coolant	207
Adding engine coolant	209
Recycled engine coolant	211
Coolant refill capacity	211
Severe climates	211
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)	212
How fail-safe cooling works	213
When fail-safe mode is activated	213
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	214
Important safety precautions	214
Refueling	215
Fuel Filler Cap	216
Choosing the right fuel	217
Octane recommendations	217
Fuel quality	217
Cleaner air	218
Running out of fuel	218
Fuel Filter	218
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	218
Measuring techniques	218
Filling the tank	219
Calculating fuel economy	219
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	220
Habits	220
Maintenance	221
Conditions	221
EPA window sticker	221
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	222
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	223
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	223
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID	224
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR	226
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	226
TRANSMISSION FLUID	227
Checking automatic transmission fluid	227
Low fluid level	228
High fluid level	228
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	228
Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped)	229
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	229
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE	230
Changing the air filter element	230
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	231
REFILL CAPACITIES	232
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	235
ENGINE DATA	238
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	238
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	240
Certification label	240
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	241
Engine number	241
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	242
Accessories	243
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	243
Exterior style	243
Interior style	244
Lifestyle	244
Peace of mind	244