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... assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage when you should know IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Your Ford Motor Company dealer is a panel of maintenance. It is your automotive needs. owner, you are retained with applicable emissions ...items. But occasionally something may slip past us, and a customer may find that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE PROPERLY Your glove compartment contains an Owner Guide and a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which indicate the scheduled maintenance required for completed maintenance ...
... assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage when you should know IF YOU NEED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Your Ford Motor Company dealer is a panel of maintenance. It is your automotive needs. owner, you are retained with applicable emissions ...items. But occasionally something may slip past us, and a customer may find that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE PROPERLY Your glove compartment contains an Owner Guide and a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which indicate the scheduled maintenance required for completed maintenance ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 127 127 128 128 130 135 139 145 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 146 154 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 155 161 163 166 169 176 195 196 197 2
... tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 127 127 128 128 130 135 139 145 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 146 154 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 155 161 163 166 169 176 195 196 197 2
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in dry grass or other enclosed areas. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down...more instructions. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Driving Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in other dry ground cover. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more...
The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in dry grass or other enclosed areas. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down...more instructions. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Driving Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in other dry ground cover. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... damage to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is normal system behavior and should be serviced. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for concern. Driving During Traction Control operation...• improper steering alignment 116 The Traction Control switch, located on the right-hand side of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will automatically turn the system on or off . This may hear an electric motor type of the instrument cluster, has an ...
... damage to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is normal system behavior and should be serviced. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for concern. Driving During Traction Control operation...• improper steering alignment 116 The Traction Control switch, located on the right-hand side of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will automatically turn the system on or off . This may hear an electric motor type of the instrument cluster, has an ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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..., inflate the rear tires to tow. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, refer to identify your vehicle's engine, transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. In order to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. kg (lbs.) 5/340 (750) 0 4/270 (600) ... The amount of weight you can tow depends on the type of engine you can safely tow depends on the type of engine in your vehicle. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. The amount of weight that you have in ...
..., inflate the rear tires to tow. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, refer to identify your vehicle's engine, transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. In order to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. kg (lbs.) 5/340 (750) 0 4/270 (600) ... The amount of weight you can tow depends on the type of engine you can safely tow depends on the type of engine in your vehicle. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. The amount of weight that you have in ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... position switch GEM park neutral switch Not used Not used Not used Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting...
... position switch GEM park neutral switch Not used Not used Not used Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting...
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Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF, block the diagonally opposite wheel, then remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. • In the sedan, these are located in the trunk cargo area storage compartment. • In the wagon, they are stored in the left side rear trim panel for the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area storage compartment for the full size spare. 137 Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2.
Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF, block the diagonally opposite wheel, then remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. • In the sedan, these are located in the trunk cargo area storage compartment. • In the wagon, they are stored in the left side rear trim panel for the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area storage compartment for the full size spare. 137 Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2.
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Turn off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is running in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are sure you are covered. Set the parking brake and ...Guide/Owner Information Guide to provide the best performance in P (Park). 2. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine running . 161 PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on a hot engine. • Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving unexpectedly. Check your dealership can provide the necessary ...
Turn off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is running in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are sure you are covered. Set the parking brake and ...Guide/Owner Information Guide to provide the best performance in P (Park). 2. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine running . 161 PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on a hot engine. • Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving unexpectedly. Check your dealership can provide the necessary ...
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Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Engine oil filler cap 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 163 Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Battery 5. Engine oil dipstick 7. Air filter assembly 4. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 9 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 1. Brake fluid reservoir 3.
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Engine oil filler cap 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 163 Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Battery 5. Engine oil dipstick 7. Air filter assembly 4. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 9 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 1. Brake fluid reservoir 3.
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...in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working properly. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start... a fire. This OBD-II system protects the 186 Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle or engine. Please consult your vehicle's emission...
...in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working properly. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start... a fire. This OBD-II system protects the 186 Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle or engine. Please consult your vehicle's emission...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...fluid used . High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Allow sufficient time for each gear to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for normal operating temperature. High fluid level Fluid levels above 10°C (50°F). An DON ' T ADD ... Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at the bottom of transmission fluid may result in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Latch the gearshift lever in transaxle failure. The fluid should be in the designated areas for the location of driving. Adjusting ...
...fluid used . High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Allow sufficient time for each gear to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for normal operating temperature. High fluid level Fluid levels above 10°C (50°F). An DON ' T ADD ... Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at the bottom of transmission fluid may result in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Latch the gearshift lever in transaxle failure. The fluid should be in the designated areas for the location of driving. Adjusting ...
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... light ...96 operation ...93, 95, 97 passenger air bag ...93, 95, 97 side air bag ...96 Air cleaner filter ...195 Air conditioning ...26 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...171 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...114 Anti-theft system ...72 arming the system ...72 disarming a triggered system ..73 Audio system (see Radio... child safety belts ...99 Child safety seats ...102 attaching with tether straps ..106 in front seat ...103 in rear seat ...103, 106 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...156
... light ...96 operation ...93, 95, 97 passenger air bag ...93, 95, 97 side air bag ...96 Air cleaner filter ...195 Air conditioning ...26 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...171 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...114 Anti-theft system ...72 arming the system ...72 disarming a triggered system ..73 Audio system (see Radio... child safety belts ...99 Child safety seats ...102 attaching with tether straps ..106 in front seat ...103 in rear seat ...103, 106 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...156