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...engine and check the engine coolant level as soon as possible. Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is low. Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR 40 60 30 20 20 40 km/h 50 60 80 100 70 120 L H 18 C 8 000005 80 140 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS BRAKE ! 10 0 90 1 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE... 0 0 1 0 100 6 LOW RANGE 4x4 FUEL RESET Your vehicle is equipped with the following instrument cluster: Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is high. LOW FUEL Engine coolant temperature Illuminates ...
...engine and check the engine coolant level as soon as possible. Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is low. Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR 40 60 30 20 20 40 km/h 50 60 80 100 70 120 L H 18 C 8 000005 80 140 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS BRAKE ! 10 0 90 1 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE... 0 0 1 0 100 6 LOW RANGE 4x4 FUEL RESET Your vehicle is equipped with the following instrument cluster: Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is high. LOW FUEL Engine coolant temperature Illuminates ...
Owner's Manual
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...illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is off. The oil pressure and engine coolant warning lights share the same lightbulb - if one of the warning lights illuminates, they both do. Stop the engine and check the engine oil level as soon as possible. LOW WASH DOOR AJAR Charging system ...Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is low. Oil pressure Illuminates briefly ...
...illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is off. The oil pressure and engine coolant warning lights share the same lightbulb - if one of the warning lights illuminates, they both do. Stop the engine and check the engine oil level as soon as possible. LOW WASH DOOR AJAR Charging system ...Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is low. Oil pressure Illuminates briefly ...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition is switched on , have the system serviced. Check engine warning light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. CHECK ENGINE 10 Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to On. For more...safety restraints chapter. BRAKE ! Refer to What you to Using the safety restraints properly in the On position and the engine is released. Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is turned to flash or remains on to Supplemental restraints system (SRS...
...ignition is switched on , have the system serviced. Check engine warning light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. CHECK ENGINE 10 Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to On. For more...safety restraints chapter. BRAKE ! Refer to What you to Using the safety restraints properly in the On position and the engine is released. Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is turned to flash or remains on to Supplemental restraints system (SRS...
Owner's Manual
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... warning chime, refer to the ON position and the engine is OFF. Testing warning lights CHECK SUSP LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR 40 60 30 20 20 40 km/h 50 60 80 100 70 120 L H 18 C 8 000005 80 140 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS BRAKE ! 10 0 90 1 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE 0 0 1 0 100 6 LOW RANGE 4x4 FUEL RESET Turn the ignition...
... warning chime, refer to the ON position and the engine is OFF. Testing warning lights CHECK SUSP LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR 40 60 30 20 20 40 km/h 50 60 80 100 70 120 L H 18 C 8 000005 80 140 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS BRAKE ! 10 0 90 1 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE 0 0 1 0 100 6 LOW RANGE 4x4 FUEL RESET Turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... attempts OR the temperature 103 STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Starting the engine 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. The key will return to 5 (Start) without pressing the accelerator. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If... the driver's safety belt icon is light does not fastened, the illuminate. Starting LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR 40 60 30 20 20 40 km/h 50 60 80 100 70 120 L H 18 C 8 000005 80 140 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS BRAKE ! 10 0 90 1 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE 0 0 1 0 100 6 LOW RANGE 4x4...
... attempts OR the temperature 103 STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Starting the engine 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. The key will return to 5 (Start) without pressing the accelerator. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If... the driver's safety belt icon is light does not fastened, the illuminate. Starting LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR 40 60 30 20 20 40 km/h 50 60 80 100 70 120 L H 18 C 8 000005 80 140 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS BRAKE ! 10 0 90 1 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE 0 0 1 0 100 6 LOW RANGE 4x4...
Owner's Manual
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... move into the red area and the light illuminates. H C 170 When this occurs, the engine coolant temperature gauge will have limited engine power and no air conditioning capability. The service engine soon light will increase engine temperature and cause the engine to completely shut down. Continued operation will...As the engine temperature cools, the engine may be re-started. Each disabled cylinder acts as possible to minimize engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as an air pump and cools the engine. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power ...
... move into the red area and the light illuminates. H C 170 When this occurs, the engine coolant temperature gauge will have limited engine power and no air conditioning capability. The service engine soon light will increase engine temperature and cause the engine to completely shut down. Continued operation will...As the engine temperature cools, the engine may be re-started. Each disabled cylinder acts as possible to minimize engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as an air pump and cools the engine. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power ...
Owner's Manual
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... To accurately calculate your vehicle, clean it off promptly. 3. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. If the check engine warning light illuminates and remains illuminated while the engine is not washed off immediately. Maintenance and care • The help reduce early nozzle shut offs and fuel spillage, park your vehicle...
... To accurately calculate your vehicle, clean it off promptly. 3. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. If the check engine warning light illuminates and remains illuminated while the engine is not washed off immediately. Maintenance and care • The help reduce early nozzle shut offs and fuel spillage, park your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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Index Air bag supplemental restraint system ...87 and child safety seats ...88 description ...87 disposal ...91 indicator light ...90 passenger air bag ...89 Air cleaner filter ...179 Air conditioning auxiliary heater and air conditioner ...37 Air... ...52 Console, description ...63 Controls ...64 Defrost windshield ...34 Emission control system ...194 Engine ...158,218 Engine block heater ...104 Engine coolant ...165 checking hoses ...168 disposal ...167 refill capacities ...167 Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...162 specifications ...159 Entry system illumination ...54 Exhaust fumes...
Index Air bag supplemental restraint system ...87 and child safety seats ...88 description ...87 disposal ...91 indicator light ...90 passenger air bag ...89 Air cleaner filter ...179 Air conditioning auxiliary heater and air conditioner ...37 Air... ...52 Console, description ...63 Controls ...64 Defrost windshield ...34 Emission control system ...194 Engine ...158,218 Engine block heater ...104 Engine coolant ...165 checking hoses ...168 disposal ...167 refill capacities ...167 Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...162 specifications ...159 Entry system illumination ...54 Exhaust fumes...
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...152 attaching cables ...152 disconnecting cables ...153 Lamps interior lamps ...54 parking lamps ...201 Lights, warning and indicator anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...12 brake ...10 charging system ...9 high... display ..50 Power features door locks ...60 windows ...58,59 Power steering fluid, checking and adding ...170 Rear console ...63 Rear window wiper ...46 Relays ...135 Remote ...41 Speedometer ...14 Starting your vehicle ...100 preparing to start your vehicle ...101 starting a warm engine ...103 Steering, power ...109 Steering wheel ...40 Tachometer mechanical cluster ...15 Temperature control (see ...
...152 attaching cables ...152 disconnecting cables ...153 Lamps interior lamps ...54 parking lamps ...201 Lights, warning and indicator anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...12 brake ...10 charging system ...9 high... display ..50 Power features door locks ...60 windows ...58,59 Power steering fluid, checking and adding ...170 Rear console ...63 Rear window wiper ...46 Relays ...135 Remote ...41 Speedometer ...14 Starting your vehicle ...100 preparing to start your vehicle ...101 starting a warm engine ...103 Steering, power ...109 Steering wheel ...40 Tachometer mechanical cluster ...15 Temperature control (see ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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...light truck passes the inspection. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will be hoses, belts, connectors and other state adopting both of your vehicle. is defective, the part will be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check... injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY... Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. In California...
...light truck passes the inspection. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will be hoses, belts, connectors and other state adopting both of your vehicle. is defective, the part will be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check... injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY... Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. In California...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... or (2) any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. The axle lubricant should be checked or changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission... except on Canadian and California vehicles. 8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged... your dealer for Emission Control Service are lubricated for life. Light and heavy duty truck rear axles filled with Ford design front axles are shown in water. Wheel lug nuts must...
... or (2) any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. The axle lubricant should be checked or changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission... except on Canadian and California vehicles. 8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged... your dealer for Emission Control Service are lubricated for life. Light and heavy duty truck rear axles filled with Ford design front axles are shown in water. Wheel lug nuts must...
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...check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect engine...: Mileage: 32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 7 Normal schedule DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 24...
...check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect engine...: Mileage: 32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 7 Normal schedule DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 24...
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... by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 ... certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000...25,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect ...
... by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 ... certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000...25,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect ...
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...shielding. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every ...24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. 9 Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine... oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES) u Change engine ...KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect exhaust system for ...
...shielding. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every ...24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. 9 Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine... oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES) u Change engine ...KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect exhaust system for ...
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check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect parking brake system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. 11 NOTE: It ... for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. Normal schedule 96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. Remove any foreign material ...
check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect parking brake system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. 11 NOTE: It ... for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. Normal schedule 96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. Remove any foreign material ...
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... Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect disc brake system...transmission shift linkage. NOTE: It is normal for leaks, damage or loose parts. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Normal ... Mileage: 112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; Remove any foreign material ... AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 128,000 KILOMETERS (80,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 12 u Inspect exhaust system for a certain...
... Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect disc brake system...transmission shift linkage. NOTE: It is normal for leaks, damage or loose parts. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Normal ... Mileage: 112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; Remove any foreign material ... AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 128,000 KILOMETERS (80,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 12 u Inspect exhaust system for a certain...
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...50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and ...staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for damage and operation. Normal schedule u Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. ...
...50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and ...staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for damage and operation. Normal schedule u Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. ...
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check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Remove any foreign ...pressure. u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. NOTE: It is normal for leaks, damage or loose parts. u Inspect and ...
check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Remove any foreign ...pressure. u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. NOTE: It is normal for leaks, damage or loose parts. u Inspect and ...
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u Change automatic transmission fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) See beginning of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper ... muffler seams. The presence of chapter for more information on when to change your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30...
u Change automatic transmission fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) See beginning of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper ... muffler seams. The presence of chapter for more information on when to change your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30...
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... and replace oil filter. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. 19 check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date...schedule 20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler...
... and replace oil filter. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. 19 check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date...schedule 20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler...