Owner checks and services, Scheduled maintenance – FORD 2011 Ranger v.2 User Manual

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Owner checks and services

Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.

Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.

Engine oil/coolant change intervals

Engine oil

6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
(whichever comes first)

Engine coolant, initial
change

6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)

Engine coolant, after
initial change

Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)

Check every month

Engine oil level

Function of all interior and exterior lights

Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare

Windshield washer fluid level

Check every six months

Battery connections; clean if necessary

Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength

Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary

Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary

Parking brake for proper operation

Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation

Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary

Scheduled Maintenance

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2011 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

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