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2011 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Gas | 9.00 OZS. | 0.26 L | YN-12-C | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.3L Eng | 1.75 LBS. | 0.79 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.3L Eng | 9.90 QTS. | 9.36 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON V should only use MERCON V fluid. | 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 | Rear Axle Lubricant,FX4 Only | 5.50 PTS. | 2.6 L | SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil | TRAC-LOK Axles use 4.75-5.0 pts. of Rear Axle lubricant. Service refill capacities are determined by filling rear axle 1/4" to 9/16" below bottom of filler hole. Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A) for a complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axle. | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle Lubricant | 5.30 PTS. | 2.5 L | SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Gear Oil | TRAC-LOK Axles use 4.75-5.0 pts. of Rear Axle lubricant. Service refill capacities are determined by filling rear axle 1/4" to 9/16" below bottom of filler hole. Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A) for a complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axle. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 2.3L Eng,Automatic Trans | 10.20 QTS. | 9.65 L | FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.3L Eng | w/Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. | S |
| Fuel Tank | Pickup | 17.00 GALS. | 64.35 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.80 QTS. | 2.64 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | 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 between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.25 QTS. | 1.18 L | MOTORCRAFT Transfer Case Fluid | Parts XL-12 supersedes to XT-10-QLVC (MERCON LV). | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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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.