Ranger 2004 owners manual

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module.

Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of injury.

Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury.

Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. Start the vehicle. Refer to Fuses and relaysin theRoadside emergencies chapter. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 5—speed automatic transmission if equipped Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer.

This feature is designed to increase durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.

Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the strategy must relearn. P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning.

To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. Check the fuel system for leaks. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. Turn the ignition ON. Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Page 8 Driving On Roadways For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly.

During hard stopping or stopping on slippery surfaces, you may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Do not be alarmed because this is your anti-lock brake system working. Page 10 Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud.

As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Page 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over.

Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Page Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate.

Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is based on cold tire pressure.

Tire pressure increases even after driving short distances, so try to check tire inflation pressures before driving. If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, i. Page Tire Replacement Requirements Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain as those originally provided by Ford.

Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

Page 17 Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling of the vehicle. You should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so that they will not come loose and create the risk of injury in a crash.

For more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in camper. Page Maintenance And Modifications Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it easier to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that you take extra precautions, such as driving at lower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load for example, roof racks.

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