1996 Ford Ranger Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1996 Ford Ranger Manual

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    General Information 1
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    Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ...3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...18 Owner Maintenance Checks ...36 2
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    are also important to the proper operation of your vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to Ford Specifications are available from your dealer. This booklet gives you a place to record the services that are performed on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of
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    systems, it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the designated intervals. Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service
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    Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures
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    unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 6 Normal Schedule
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    (24,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20,000
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    and adjust air pressure. 40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps
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    miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 10 Normal Schedule
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    (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    ,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 12 Normal
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    miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Normal Schedule 13
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    4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust
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    Inspect accessory drive belt(s) - 4.6L (4V) engines only. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and
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    miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 16 Normal Schedule
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    . u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe
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    ,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20 Severe
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    and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air
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    (45,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check
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    MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses
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    MILES (85,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000
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    plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting
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    MILES (105,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000
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    72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. Severe
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting
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    MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 32
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe
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    plug. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal
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    (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. Severe Duty Schedule 35
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    The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle. Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified
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    slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure
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    every Spring and Fall) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. nuts. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel
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    u Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the brake fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. u Check manual transmission fluid. If any of these conditions are noted, bring
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