Ford Ranger 2021-2024 Instrument Cluster Ford Ranger

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GAUGES

Type 1 and 2

E271817

Tachometer

A

Information Display (Type 2 shown Type 1 similar)

B

Speedometer

C

Fuel Gauge

D

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

E

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Compass

Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.

Trip Computer

See 

General Information

 (page 96).

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Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See 

General Information

 (page 96).

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING: 

Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.

Note:

Do not restart the engine until the

cause of overheating has been resolved.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank.

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Note:

The fuel gauge may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.

Note:

The low fuel reminder can appear at

different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

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Type 3

E272460

Left Information Display

A

Speedometer

B

Right Information Display.  See 

General Information

 (page 96).

C

Left Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Trip Computer

See 

General Information

 (page 96).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See 

General Information

 (page 96).

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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious.  Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work.  If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.

Note:

Some warning indicators appear in

the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

(If Equipped)

E144524

It illuminates when you switch
the system on.

It illuminates white when the

system is in standby mode.  It illuminates
green when you set the adaptive cruise
speed.

See 

Using Adaptive Cruise Control

(page 191).

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction.  Your vehicle

continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function.  Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator

 (If Equipped)

It illuminates when the system
turns the headlamp high beam
on.

See 

Automatic High Beam Control

(page 80).

Auto-Start-Stop Indicator

It illuminates when the engine
has automatically stopped.  It
flashes to inform you when the

engine needs to restart.  The indicator is
shown with a strikethrough if the system
is not available.

See 

Auto-Start-Stop

 (page 147).

Battery

It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine

is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Blind Spot Monitor

 (If Equipped)

E151262

It illuminates when you switch
the system off.

See 

Blind Spot Information

System

 (page 204).

Brake System Warning L amp

WARNING: 

Driving your vehicle

with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.

Note:

Indicators vary depending on region.

This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when:

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You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.

Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position.

E270480

If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp

continues to illuminate.

Cruise Control Indicator

 (If Equipped)

E71340

It illuminates when you switch
the system on.

See 

Using Cruise Control

(page 190).

Direction Indicator

Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
flasher turns on.  An increase in

the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.

Door Ajar Warning L amp

It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.

Electronic Locking Differential

 (If

Equipped)

E163170

Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.

Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning L amp

If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating.  Stop your

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off.  Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

See 

Engine Coolant Check

 (page 268).

Fasten Seatbelt Warning L amp

E71880

It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.

Fasten Rear Seatbelt Warning
L amp

 (If Equipped)

E206718

It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the rear
seatbelts.

Four-Wheel Drive Indicators

 (If

Equipped)

E181780

Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged.

E181779

Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.

Front Airbag

E67017

If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction.  Have the system checked.

Front Fog L amp Indicator

 (If Equipped)

It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.

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Headlamp High Beam Indicator

It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.  It
flashes when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Hood Ajar Warning L amp

E296055

Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.

Low Beam Malfunction

 (If Equipped)

E181350

Lights when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp.

Low Fuel Level Warning L amp

If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning L amp

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low.  If the lamp
remains on with the engine

running or when driving, check the tire
pressure as soon as possible.

It also momentarily illuminates when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
L amp

E132353

It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.

Oil Pressure Warning L amp

It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine

is running this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off.  Check the
engine oil level.  If the oil level is sufficient,
this indicates a system malfunction.  Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

See 

Engine Oil Check

 (page 265).

Parking L amps

It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control

Illuminates when the system has
detected a powertrain or a
four-wheel drive fault. Contact

an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction.  The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring.  Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion, avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.

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Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See 

Emission Law

 (page 156).

Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator

E138639

Flashes during operation.

If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains

on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction.  Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

See 

Using Stability Control

 (page 178).

Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning L amp

E130458

It illuminates when you switch
the system off.

Tow Haul Indicator

 (If Equipped)

E271981

It illuminates when you switch
the system on.

Trail Control

 (If Equipped)

E272858

It illuminates when you switch
the system on.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.

Keyless Warning Alert

 (If Equipped)

Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.

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