Ford 2000 Ranger Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 173)

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the power steering fluid.

Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance

Guide for the service interval

schedules. If adding fluid is

necessary, use only MERCONt ATF.

1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating

temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be

near the center of the normal area between H and C).

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several

times.

3. Turn the engine off.

4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows

in the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking

the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range. Be sure to put the

dipstick back in the reservoir.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid

Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for

fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.

However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not

working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you

notice some sign of fluid leakage.

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an

accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating

temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been

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Ford 2000 Ranger Manuel d'utilisateur Page 173