Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the original factory equipment. Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 15 Refer to heavy ...not equivalent to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and ...
... the original factory equipment. Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 15 Refer to heavy ...not equivalent to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Your vehicle can tow. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle section in the scheduled maintenance guide. 175 Refer to Preparing to a shipping company or an inspection station for towing. Refer to the severe duty... schedule in this chapter. • Service your vehicle may raise the center of gravity of a trailer tow option package. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in ...
.... Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Your vehicle can tow. To obtain correct weights, take your vehicle section in the scheduled maintenance guide. 175 Refer to Preparing to a shipping company or an inspection station for towing. Refer to the severe duty... schedule in this chapter. • Service your vehicle may raise the center of gravity of a trailer tow option package. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you tow a trailer for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. When turning, make...
... you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you tow a trailer for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. When turning, make...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... tire is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance guide), or at your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire lock and key, be sure it will not move. As a result, the transmission may become...
... tire is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance guide), or at your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire lock and key, be sure it will not move. As a result, the transmission may become...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to track routine service. • Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. • Your...
... and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to track routine service. • Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. • Your...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 4.0L V6 engine 231 Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Open the hood. Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on level ground. 2. Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1.
Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 4.0L V6 engine 231 Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Open the hood. Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on level ground. 2. Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1.
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... oil filler cap removed. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-H. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. Maintenance and Specifications 3. Only use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. Use Motorcraft...
... oil filler cap removed. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-H. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. Maintenance and Specifications 3. Only use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. Use Motorcraft...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... are designed for added engine protection and long life. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. SAE 5W-30 engine oil is used that does not meet Ford Material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or...
... are designed for added engine protection and long life. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. SAE 5W-30 engine oil is used that does not meet Ford Material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... try to the "level indicator". Also, make sure it is low, you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the scheduled maintenance guide for severe usage or in each cell up to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. Do not overfill the battery cells.... 236 Keep the electrolyte level in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. However, for the service interval schedules. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of baking soda and water. Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a wire brush.
... try to the "level indicator". Also, make sure it is low, you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the scheduled maintenance guide for severe usage or in each cell up to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. Do not overfill the battery cells.... 236 Keep the electrolyte level in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. However, for the service interval schedules. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of baking soda and water. Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a wire brush.
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Maintenance and Specifications If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once .... RE LE AD R TU N RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the scheduled maintenance guide. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). If the level falls...
Maintenance and Specifications If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once .... RE LE AD R TU N RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the scheduled maintenance guide. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). If the level falls...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. If the engine coolant has not been ...or within the "cold fill range" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Refer to the coolant reservoir, when...
...the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. If the engine coolant has not been ...or within the "cold fill range" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Refer to the coolant reservoir, when...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...service technician. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to 30 seconds. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with the outside temperature above 27° C (80° F), the idle should follow a different maintenance schedule. Turn the engine off ... after start-up with a 1/8 turn until it may need to cycle the ignition from the fuel filler pipe. 248 See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the engine type identifier (8th character). If the problems persist, see your vehicle is an FFV, check your VIN or...
...service technician. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to 30 seconds. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with the outside temperature above 27° C (80° F), the idle should follow a different maintenance schedule. Turn the engine off ... after start-up with a 1/8 turn until it may need to cycle the ignition from the fuel filler pipe. 248 See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the engine type identifier (8th character). If the problems persist, see your vehicle is an FFV, check your VIN or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Maintenance and Specifications 4. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of fuel economy. Replace the fuel filter with the notches on after 3,000 km-5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,... damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used . If you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for any damage to disengage in...
Maintenance and Specifications 4. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of fuel economy. Replace the fuel filter with the notches on after 3,000 km-5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,... damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used . If you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for any damage to disengage in...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. You can expect your Miles Per Gallon (MPG) and your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your guide for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ... not supplied with other vehicles. 252 Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your driving range to decrease by about 30% compared to driving on the brake pedal while...
...operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. You can expect your Miles Per Gallon (MPG) and your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your guide for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ... not supplied with other vehicles. 252 Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your driving range to decrease by about 30% compared to driving on the brake pedal while...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... engine (if equipped) Your FFV will operate well on ethanol, you should follow a different maintenance schedule. If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start -... you continue to use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality. 243 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the problems persist... will be covered by your warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Maintenance and Specifications powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle ...
... engine (if equipped) Your FFV will operate well on ethanol, you should follow a different maintenance schedule. If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start -... you continue to use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality. 243 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the problems persist... will be covered by your warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Maintenance and Specifications powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles) of this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Conditions • Heavily...Fuel economy may reduce fuel economy. Unnecessary shifting of driving. 247 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Combine errands and minimize stop . Maintenance and Specifications Anticipate stopping; Revving the engine before turning it off ...
... during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles) of this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Conditions • Heavily...Fuel economy may reduce fuel economy. Unnecessary shifting of driving. 247 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Combine errands and minimize stop . Maintenance and Specifications Anticipate stopping; Revving the engine before turning it off ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... performed at specified mileage intervals. Special Operating Conditions If you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in italic type are : 6 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Which Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow?
... performed at specified mileage intervals. Special Operating Conditions If you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in italic type are : 6 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Which Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow?
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record... SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. 39 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)...
...: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record... SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. 39 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...occurs first). For more details about the specific parts covered by emissions warranties. Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of parts, above. • Fuel...Flex Fuel vehicle only Important Information About List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are used with components on a certain maintenance schedule: these parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first replacement time that are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, ...
...occurs first). For more details about the specific parts covered by emissions warranties. Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of parts, above. • Fuel...Flex Fuel vehicle only Important Information About List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are used with components on a certain maintenance schedule: these parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first replacement time that are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, ...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... that is specified in What Is Not Covered?, pages 7-9. 20 Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Concerning parts that should be replaced on the list of parts above.... Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed because of...
... that is specified in What Is Not Covered?, pages 7-9. 20 Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Concerning parts that should be replaced on the list of parts above.... Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed because of...