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..., wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. and clean body and door drain holes. clutch fluid level, if equipped. Retightening lug nuts ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to Wheel... fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. Check every month for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. and lubricate all...
..., wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. and clean body and door drain holes. clutch fluid level, if equipped. Retightening lug nuts ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to Wheel... fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. Check every month for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. and lubricate all...
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...Check battery performance. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle checked regularly. MULTI... other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval to have the systems on ...
...Check battery performance. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle checked regularly. MULTI... other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval to have the systems on ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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..., engine control module (6.4L), high pressure fuel injection pump assembly (6.4L), electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, fuel rail 11 Transmission: all internal parts, clutch cover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transfer case (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals...
..., engine control module (6.4L), high pressure fuel injection pump assembly (6.4L), electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, fuel rail 11 Transmission: all internal parts, clutch cover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transfer case (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals...
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...; abnormal use such as the owner, are oil changes oils, lubricants, other fluids oil/air filters tire rotation/inflation cleaning/polishing • clutch linings • Wiper blades • Wheel alignments and tire balancing • Brake pad/lining Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect..., and is therefore not entitled to a warranty related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period: • wiper blade replacements will be...
...; abnormal use such as the owner, are oil changes oils, lubricants, other fluids oil/air filters tire rotation/inflation cleaning/polishing • clutch linings • Wiper blades • Wheel alignments and tire balancing • Brake pad/lining Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect..., and is therefore not entitled to a warranty related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period: • wiper blade replacements will be...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...: • Vehicle speed may briefly increase, this is normal. Driver Controls 3. Take your speed control will not erase previous set speed. 50 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Note: When you may want to apply the brakes to disengage the speed control, the engine speed may vary.... Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped). Resuming a set speed on a downhill, you use the clutch pedal to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below...
...: • Vehicle speed may briefly increase, this is normal. Driver Controls 3. Take your speed control will not erase previous set speed. 50 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Note: When you may want to apply the brakes to disengage the speed control, the engine speed may vary.... Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped). Resuming a set speed on a downhill, you use the clutch pedal to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below...
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...mat so the eyelet is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Make sure the mat does not interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Displayed when a tire... push floor mat down over retention post. Indicates the brake fluid level is over the pointed end of the accelerator, brake pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped). Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is in drivers footwell, rotating if necessary. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING:...
...mat so the eyelet is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Make sure the mat does not interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Displayed when a tire... push floor mat down over retention post. Indicates the brake fluid level is over the pointed end of the accelerator, brake pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped). Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is in drivers footwell, rotating if necessary. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING:...
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Make sure the parking brake is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 153 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). See Warning lights and chimes in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 153 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). See Warning lights and chimes in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1.
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... brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on a hill. Do not drive with the full extension of the clutch. 164 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter... interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully set. 2. To start ...
... brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on a hill. Do not drive with the full extension of the clutch. 164 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter... interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully set. 2. To start ...
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...is at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). Driving Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle 1. Release the clutch pedal for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transmission Shift from: 1-2 14 mph (23 km/h) 2-3 24 mph (39 km/h) 3-4 32... fully. Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First). 3. This is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and return the gearshift to position 1 (OFF) and remove the key. 165 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) If R (Reverse) is a lockout feature that your vehicle in ...
...is at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). Driving Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle 1. Release the clutch pedal for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transmission Shift from: 1-2 14 mph (23 km/h) 2-3 24 mph (39 km/h) 3-4 32... fully. Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First). 3. This is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and return the gearshift to position 1 (OFF) and remove the key. 165 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) If R (Reverse) is a lockout feature that your vehicle in ...
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... Reverse lamps Not used ABS motor Wipers Starter Blower A/C clutch PCM relay coil Front power point Cooling fan-low Cooling fan-high ABS solenoid Spare A/C clutch relay Rear defrost relay Not used Blower relay PCM relay Fuel injector Not used Not used Not used PCM MIL 174 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
... Reverse lamps Not used ABS motor Wipers Starter Blower A/C clutch PCM relay coil Front power point Cooling fan-low Cooling fan-high ABS solenoid Spare A/C clutch relay Rear defrost relay Not used Blower relay PCM relay Fuel injector Not used Not used Not used PCM MIL 174 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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... PCM Ignition Cooling fan low speed relay Starter relay Spare Cooling fan high speed relay Reverse lamp relay Fuel pump relay Spare Spare Spare Spare A/C clutch diode EEC diode One Touch Integrated Start (OTIS) diode Run/Start CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake... heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the vehicle. 175 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
... PCM Ignition Cooling fan low speed relay Starter relay Spare Cooling fan high speed relay Reverse lamp relay Fuel pump relay Spare Spare Spare Spare A/C clutch diode EEC diode One Touch Integrated Start (OTIS) diode Run/Start CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake... heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the vehicle. 175 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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...: 1. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. 214 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide...
...: 1. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. 214 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide...
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Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the hood and then release it while the engine is running. Inside the ... located under the front of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not remove it by pushing the auxiliary latch to the left. 215 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Block the wheels. Go to P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and shift to the front of the vehicle and locate...
Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the hood and then release it while the engine is running. Inside the ... located under the front of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not remove it by pushing the auxiliary latch to the left. 215 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Block the wheels. Go to P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and shift to the front of the vehicle and locate...
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Support the hood with the prop rod. IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Maintenance and Specifications 3. Lift the hood and locate the prop rod on the passenger side of the vehicle near the fender. Engine oil filler cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Power Distribution box Battery Air Filter Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped) 216 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
Support the hood with the prop rod. IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Maintenance and Specifications 3. Lift the hood and locate the prop rod on the passenger side of the vehicle near the fender. Engine oil filler cap Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Power Distribution box Battery Air Filter Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped) 216 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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... to engage. 4. seek service from the same reservoir. If your foot on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID Brake and clutch systems are within the normal operating range; there is warmed up (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start... checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the dipstick. 241 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
... to engage. 4. seek service from the same reservoir. If your foot on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID Brake and clutch systems are within the normal operating range; there is warmed up (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start... checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the dipstick. 241 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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... (5.75L) with bittering agent (yellow-colored)4 Lock cylinder Maintenance and Specifications 246 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Brake fluid and (clutch fluid-if equipped) Between MIN and MAX on reservoir PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A - - Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 ... (Canada) / WSS-M2C930-A and API Certification Mark VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 Capacity Ford Part Name or Equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, trunk...
... (5.75L) with bittering agent (yellow-colored)4 Lock cylinder Maintenance and Specifications 246 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Brake fluid and (clutch fluid-if equipped) Between MIN and MAX on reservoir PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A - - Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 ... (Canada) / WSS-M2C930-A and API Certification Mark VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 Capacity Ford Part Name or Equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, trunk...
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...washing ...207 waxing ...208 wheels ...208 wiper blades ...210 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...32 Clock ...18 Clutch fluid ...241 operation while driving ...164 recommended shift speeds ...165 Console ...45 Controls steering column ...52 Coolant checking and adding ...center ...218 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 filter, specifications ...220, 244 recommendations ...220 refill capacities ...246 specifications ...246 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) and Canada ...204 Getting roadside assistance ...167 Getting the service you need ...199 Ordering additional...
...washing ...207 waxing ...208 wheels ...208 wiper blades ...210 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...32 Clock ...18 Clutch fluid ...241 operation while driving ...164 recommended shift speeds ...165 Console ...45 Controls steering column ...52 Coolant checking and adding ...center ...218 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 filter, specifications ...220, 244 recommendations ...220 refill capacities ...246 specifications ...246 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) and Canada ...204 Getting roadside assistance ...167 Getting the service you need ...199 Ordering additional...