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2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic
Material Specifications
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Material Specifications
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) |
WSS-M97B51-A1 | 2.3L Manual Transmission - 10.6L (11.2 qt), 2.3L Automatic Transmission - 10.3L (10.9 qt), 3.0L Manual Transmission - 14.4L (15.2 qt), 3.0L Automatic Transmission - 14.1L (14.9 qt), 4.0L SOHC Manual Transmission - 12.8L (13.5 qt), 4.0L SOHC Automatic Transmission - 12.5L (13.2 qt) |
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 |
ESR-M14P7-A | - |
| Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C (Canada) |
ESA-M1C75-B | - |
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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.