Ford Ranger EV (2001 year). Manual — part 3

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Jacking, Towing and Lifting

GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)

3. Secure the tires to the wheel lift.

4. On normal roads, limit speed to 88km/hr

(55mph). On rough roads, limit speed to
56km/hr (35 mph).

Rear Wheel Lift Towing

1. Lock the front wheels in a straight ahead

position with a steering wheel locking device.
Do not rely on the column lock to hold the
wheels. If a front wheel locking device is not
available, position wheel dollies underneath the
front wheels.

2. Secure the tires to the wheel lift.

3. On normal roads, limit speed to 88km/hr

(55mph). On rough roads, limit speed to
56km/hr (35 mph).

Flatbed Towing

CAUTION: Do not pull the vehicle onto the

flatbed by the rear axle.

1. Position the vehicle on the flatbed.

2. Secure the vehicle to the flatbed before towing.

Lifting

CAUTION: Do not allow the hoist to

contact the traction battery pack.

1. Position the vehicle over a side post hoist.

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Jacking, Towing and Lifting

GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)

2. Position the hoist pad extensions.

1 Locate the rear hoist pad extensions on the

front of the rear leaf spring hanger eyes.

2 Locate the front hoist pad extensions on the

front cab mount extensions.

3. Carefully lift the vehicle.

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Noise, Vibration and Harshness

Manual Table of Contents

SECTION 100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness

VEHICLE APPLICATION:

Ranger EV

CONTENTS

PAGE

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Condenser Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Condenser Fan —Postal Ranger EV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

100-04-2

Power Steering Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100-04-2

Traction Battery Cooling/Ventilation Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Vacuum Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Noise, Vibration and Harshness

The power steering pump will create a whine when

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

operated. This whine can be identified by turning

Condenser Fan

the vehicle on and turning the steering wheel with

WARNING: Disconnect the cooling fan

the vehicle stationary. This will cause the pump

prior to performing any underhood repairs

motor to increase speed, which will increase the

because the fan could cycle.

volume and pitch of the whine. Once the steering
wheel has been turned and the wheel is released, the

The two-speed cooling fan is located behind the

pump motor will decrease to minimum speed.

radiator, attached to the fan shroud. The cooling fan
is controlled by the interface adapter assembly
(IAA) that will energize the cooling fan under the

Traction Battery Cooling/Ventilation

following conditions:

Fan

•

Coolant temperature is higher than normal.

The NiMH traction battery has a recirculation fan

•

A/C compressor is on in A/C and Defrost modes

and a cooling fan that operate independently of each

when the vehicle speed does not provide enough

other to cool the traction battery. The cooling fan

airflow through the condensor.

exchanges warm air from inside the traction battery
with cooler outside air, while the recirculation fan

Cooling fan noise will be noticed when the vehicle

circulates the cool air around the battery modules.

is turned on and the coolant is hot or the A/C is

The fans will operate during charging or during

turned on. The fan operation can be verified

vehicle usage if the temperature of the modules

visually.

becomes too high. The sound of the fans when
operating is similar to that of an electric radiator

Condenser Fan —Postal Ranger EV

cooling fan.

WARNING: Disconnect the cooling fan

prior to performing any underhood repairs

Transaxle

because the fan could cycle.

The transaxle is located in the rear of the vehicle

The two-speed cooling fan is located behind the

between the rear wheels and contains the electric

radiator, attached to the fan shroud. The cooling fan

motor that powers the vehicle. A faint whine may

is controlled by the interface adapter assembly

be heard from the transaxle while the vehicle is in

(IAA) that will energize the cooling fan under the

motion. The transaxle produces a low-level gear

following conditions:

whine directly related to the vehicle speed.

•

Coolant temperature is higher than normal.

Vacuum Pump

Cooling fan noise will be noticed when the vehicle
is turned on and the coolant is hot . The fan

The vacuum necessary for operation of the Electric

operation can be verified visually.

Vehicle brake and climate control systems is
provided by an electrically driven vacuum pump.
This pump is located in the underhood compartment

Power Steering Pump

underneath the card table and is visible from the

The power steering pump is located in the

bottom of the vehicle.

underhood compartment between the card table and

Upon start-up of the Electric Vehicle, the first

the inner fender. The power steering pump operates

prominent noise that is heard is the vacuum pump.

whenever the vehicle is turned on. Pump operation

The vacuum pump noise is identified as a buzzing

is controlled based upon vehicle speed and steering

that occurs when the vehicle is first turned on. With

demands.

the vehicle on and stationary, pump operation will
be noticed when the brakes are applied or if the
climate control is being operated. The pump will
activate to maintain a preset range of vacuum in the
system. Constant vacuum pump operation may
indicate a vacuum leak.