expand_more2.5 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP engine (2006.5–2012.7)
With automatic gearbox
first at 10000 km / 1 year, then every 20000 km / 2 years
With manual transmission
first at 15.000 km / 1 year, afterward every 30.000 km / 2 years
Otherwise
first at 20000 km / 1 year, then every 40000 km / 2 years
2.5 TDdi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP engine (2006.5–2012.7)
every 80000 km / 4 years
3.0 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 154 HP at 3200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2006.5–2012.7)
first at 20000 km / 1 year, then every 40000 km / 2 years
3.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 154 HP at 3200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2006.5–2012.7)
every 80000 km / 4 years
expand_moreTransfer case oil change interval
expand_more2.5 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP engine (2006.5–2012.7)
With automatic gearbox
every 120000 km / 12 years
With manual transmission
every 80000 km / 4 years
expand_more3.0 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 154 HP at 3200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2006.5–2012.7)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
Under heavy service conditions
every 100000 km
Otherwise
every 240000 km / 12 years
With manual transmission
every 80000 km / 4 years
Transmission oil change interval
every 80000 km / 4 years
expand_moreValve play test mode
expand_more2.5 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP engine (2006.5–2012.7)
With automatic gearbox
every 120000 km / 12 years
With manual transmission
first in 90000 km / 6 years, and then every 75000 km / 5 years
Otherwise
first in 120000 km / 6 years, and then every 100000 km / 5 years
2.5 TDdi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP engine (2006.5–2012.7)
first in 120000 km / 6 years, and then every 100000 km / 5 years
3.0 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 154 HP at 3200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2006.5–2012.7)
first in 120000 km / 6 years, and then every 100000 km / 5 years
3.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 154 HP at 3200 RPM, 380 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2006.5–2012.7)
first in 120000 km / 6 years, and then every 100000 km / 5 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford Ranger service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Ford Ranger user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Ranger service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Ford Ranger you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Ford Ranger generations
In 2012 Ford offered 2 generations of the Ranger. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.