FORD Ranger - Manual (Page 8)

Introductory Information
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Breaking Your Vehicle In
* [IN06100(ALL)03/95] Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in
period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it.
During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to
how you drive your vehicle.
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■ Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take these steps:
* [IN06400(ALL)01/95] — Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to
stop.
* [IN06500(ALL)01/95] — Begin braking well in advance.
* [IN06600(ALL)01/95] — Apply the brakes gradually.
* [IN06700(ALL)01/95] The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles
(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
highway driving.
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■ Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle operation.
Proper torque specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km
after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts
have been loosened.
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■ Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See
Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special
“break-in” oils.
* [IN07000(ALL)03/95] Some vehicles are equipped with a Powertrain Control Module
that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to promote
durability.
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