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Driving Normal characteristics On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the system indicator light may illuminate depending on how much air is released from your tires and/or how long you drive the vehicle under these conditions Note: If air is released from your tires, the indicator light for the Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) may illuminate. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake capability may be limited. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. 173 2007 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	8
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO SYSTEMS	19
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	19
AM/FM stereo single CD system (if equipped)	21
AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system (if equipped)	24
Premium and Audiophile in-dash CD6/MP3 disc Pioneer audio systems (if equipped)	29
Premium and Audiophile In-dash CD6/MP3 disc satellite compatible audio systems (if equipped)	32
Tremor IV CD/MP3 audio system (if equipped)	37
Tremor IV CD/MP3 satellite compatible audio system (if equipped)	41
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)	46
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	47
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	48
Climate Controls	52
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	52
Operating tips	52
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Operating tips	54
Lights	55
HEADLAMP CONTROL	55
Foglamp control (if equipped)	55
High beams	55
Flash to pass	56
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	56
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	57
Headlamp aim adjustment	57
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	58
INTERIOR LAMPS	59
Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)	59
BULB REPLACEMENT	59
Headlamp Condensation	59
Using the right bulbs	59
Replacing the interior bulbs	60
Replacing exterior bulbs	60
Replacing headlamp bulbs/front park bulbs/turn signal bulbs	60
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	61
Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs	63
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	64
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	64
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	64
Driver Controls	65
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	65
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	66
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	66
	67
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	67
One touch down	68
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	68
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	68
Fold-away mirrors	68
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Setting speed control	69
Disengaging speed control	69
Resuming a set speed	70
Increasing speed while using speed control	70
Reducing speed while using speed control	70
Turning off speed control	71
CARGO AREA FEATURES	71
Cargo area shade (if equipped)	71
BEDRAILS (IF EQUIPPED)	71
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Locks and Security	73
KEYS	73
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	73
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Unlocking the doors	74
Locking the doors	74
Sounding a panic alarm	74
Replacing the battery	74
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	75
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	75
Illuminated entry	76
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Anti-theft indicator	77
Replacement keys	78
Programming spare keys	78
Seating and Safety Restraints	80
SEATING	80
Adjusting the front manual seat	80
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	82
Passenger side rear access	82
REAR SEATS	82
Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped)	82
Center facing jump seat (4 door SuperCab) (if equipped)	83
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	83
Personal Safety System	83
How does the Personal Safety System work?	84
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	84
Front crash severity sensor	84
Driver’s seat position sensor	84
Front passenger sensing system	85
Front safety belt usage sensors	85
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	86
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	86
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	86
Safety restraints precautions	87
Combination lap and shoulder belts	88
Lap belts	88
Adjusting the front center seat and rear center facing jump seat lap belts (if equipped)	88
Energy Management Feature	89
Vehicle sensitive mode	89
Automatic locking mode	89
How to use the automatic locking mode	90
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	90
Safety belt pretensioner	91
Front safety belt height adjustment	91
Safety belt extension assembly	92
Safety belt maintenance	92
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	93
Conditions of operation	93
Belt-Minder	94
One time disable	96
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	96
	98
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	98
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions	99
Children and airbags	100
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	101
Determining if the system is operational	102
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	103
Front passenger sensing system	103
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	106
Important child restraint precautions	106
Children and safety belts	107
Child booster seats	107
When children should use booster seats	107
Types of booster seats	108
The importance of shoulder belts	109
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	110
Child and infant or child safety seats	110
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	111
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	113
Center seating location	116
Tires, Wheels and Loading	117
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	117
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	117
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	118
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	119
Treadwear	120
Traction AA A B C	120
Temperature A B C	120
TIRES	121
Glossary of tire terminology	121
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	122
TIRE CARE	124
Inspecting your tires	124
Tire wear	124
Damage	124
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	125
Tire Replacement Requirements	125
Safety practices	127
Highway hazards	127
Tire and wheel alignment	128
Tire rotation	128
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	129
Information on “P” type tires	129
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	132
Information on “T” type tires	133
Location of the tire label	133
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	134
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	135
When your temporary spare tire is installed	135
When you believe your system is not operating properly	136
When inflating your tires	137
How temperature affects your tire pressure	137
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	138
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	138
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	144
TRAILER TOWING	144
Preparing to tow	150
Hitches	150
Safety chains	150
Trailer brakes	150
Trailer lamps	151
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	151
Trailer tow connector	151
Driving while you tow	152
Servicing after towing	153
Trailer towing tips	153
Launching or retrieving a boat	153
RECREATIONAL TOWING	154
CAMPER BODIES	155
Driving	156
STARTING	156
Positions of the ignition	156
Preparing to start your vehicle	156
Important safety precautions	157
Starting the engine	159
Guarding against exhaust fumes	159
Important ventilating information	159
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	159
BRAKES	160
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	160
Using ABS	160
ABS warning lamp	160
Parking brake	161
STEERING	161
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	162
PREPARING TO DRIVE	162
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	163
Brake-shift interlock	163
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	164
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	166
Using the clutch	166
Recommended shift speeds	167
Reverse	167
Parking your vehicle	167
Removing the key	168
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	168
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	168
Using the electronic shift 4WD system	169
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)	169
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	169
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	170
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	170
Basic operating principles	170
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	171
If your vehicle gets stuck	171
Emergency maneuvers	172
Normal characteristics	173
Sand	173
Mud and water	173
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	174
Driving on snow and ice	175
Maintenance and Modifications	176
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	176
Roadside Emergencies	177
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	177
Getting roadside assistance	177
Using roadside assistance	178
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	178
HAZARD FLASHER	179
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	179
FUSES AND RELAYS	181
Fuses	181
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	181
Passenger compartment fuse panel	182
Power distribution box	185
CHANGING THE TIRES	191
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	192
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	194
Location of the spare tire and tools	194
Removing the spare tire	195
Tire change procedure	196
Stowing the flat/spare tire	199
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	199
JUMP STARTING	200
Preparing your vehicle	200
Connecting the jumper cables	201
Jump starting	203
Removing the jumper cables	203
WRECKER TOWING	205
Customer Assistance	206
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	206
At home	206
Away from home	206
Additional Assistance	207
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	208
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	209
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	210
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	210
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	211
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	212
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	212
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	212
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	213
Cleaning	214
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	214
WAXING	215
PAINT CHIPS	215
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	215
ENGINE	216
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	217
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	218
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	218
INTERIOR	219
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	220
UNDERBODY	220
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	220
Maintenance and Specifications	222
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	222
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	222
Working with the engine off	222
Working with the engine on	223
OPENING THE HOOD	223
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	224
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	227
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	228
ENGINE OIL	228
Checking the engine oil	228
Adding engine oil	232
Engine Oil Recommendations	232
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	232
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	233
BATTERY	234
ENGINE COOLANT	236
Checking engine coolant	236
Adding engine coolant	238
Recycled engine coolant	240
Coolant refill capacity	240
Severe climates	240
FUEL FILTER	241
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	241
Important safety precautions	241
Refueling	243
Fuel Filler Cap	244
Choosing the right fuel	245
Cleaner air	245
Octane recommendations	245
Fuel quality	246
Running out of fuel	246
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	247
Measuring techniques	247
Filling the tank	247
Calculating fuel economy	247
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	248
Habits	248
Maintenance	249
Conditions	249
EPA window sticker	249
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	250
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	251
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	252
POWER STEERING FLUID	253
BRAKE FLUID	254
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	254
TRANSMISSION FLUID	255
Checking automatic transmission fluid	255
Low fluid level	256
High fluid level	256
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	256
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	257
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	258
AIR FILTER	258
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	259
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	261
ENGINE DATA	266
Engine drivebelt routing	266
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	268
Safety Compliance Certification Label	268
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	268
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	269
Accessories	270
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	270
Exterior style	270
Interior style	271
Lifestyle	271
Peace of mind	271

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Normal characteristics

On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while

the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting

sounds.

Sand

When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid

area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower

gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly

and avoid spinning the wheels.

Note:

If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS), the system indicator light may illuminate depending on

how much air is released from your tires and/or how long you drive the

vehicle under these conditions

Note:

If air is released from your tires, the indicator light for the Tire

Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) may illuminate.

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you

and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may

be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back

out the way you came if you proceed with caution.

Mud and water

If you must drive through high

water, drive slowly. Traction or

brake capability may be limited.

When driving through water,

determine the depth; avoid water

higher than the bottom of the hubs

(if possible) and proceed slowly. If

the ignition system gets wet, the

vehicle may stall.

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the

vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving

your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you

are driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As

when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid

spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of

the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.

If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,

their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.

2007 Ranger

(ran)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

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