Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 Ranger v.2 User Manual
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Item
Ford part name
or equivalent
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Automatic
transmission
(5R44E and
5R55E)
Motorcraft
MERCON
V ATF
2
XT-5-QM
MERCON
V
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
ZC-32–A
WSB-M8B16–A2
1
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
2
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON
and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON
and MERCON V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine
2.3L I4 engine
3.0L V6 engine
4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches
138
182
245
Required fuel
87 octane
87 octane
87 octane
Firing order
1-3-4-2
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap
1.04-1.19 mm
(0.041-0.047
inch)
1.07-1.1 7mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)
1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system
EDIS
EDIS
EDIS
Compression
ratio
9.7:1
9.7:1
9.0:1
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