1996 Ford Ranger Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 37

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While Operating Your Vehicle: u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle. Notice any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel. u Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. u Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side of the road. sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level. function. u When stopping, listen and check for strange u If any 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 - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. reservoir. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery u Check the operation of all exterior lamps, including the brakelamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. Owner Maintenance Checks 37

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Owner Maintenance Checks
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While Operating Your Vehicle:
❑
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
❑
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
Notice any increased steering effort or
looseness in the steering wheel.
❑
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side of the road.
❑
When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds,
pulling to one side
, increased brake
pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
❑
If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transmission occur, check the
transmission fluid level.
❑
Check automatic transmission P (Park)
function.
❑
Check parking brake.
❑
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning
system after use is normal).
❑
Check warning lights and gauges.
At least monthly:
❑
Check the tire pressure — check tires when
cold, not after a long drive.
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
❑
Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.