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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997RANGER BASE, 2D PICKUP, 2.3 A, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1997 Ford Ranger Base, 2D Pickup, 2.3 A, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1997 Ford Ranger Base, 2D Pickup, 2.3 A, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.3L Eng | 2.06 LBS. | 0.93 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | RWD | 9.50 QTS. | 8.99 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 2.3L Eng | Front,Dana 28 | 3.00 PTS. | 1.41 L | 4WD Gear Oil | Fill with 48 oz. to bottom of fill hole. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,Ford Conventional & Traction-Lok 7.5" | 5.00 PTS. | 2.36 L | Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | Fill 1/4" to 9/16" (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier. | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,Ford Conventional & Traction-Lok 8.8" | 5.00 PTS. | 2.36 L | Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | Fill 1/4" to 9/16" (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Add 4 oz. of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 2.3L Eng | w/Air Cond | 7.20 QTS. | 6.81 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 2.3L Eng | w/o Air Cond | 6.50 QTS. | 6.15 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.3L Eng | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | Pickup | 16.30 GALS. | 61.7 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.80 QTS. | 2.64 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON | Service refill capacity is determined by filling the Transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.