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...a computer that your vehicle continues to Engine coolant in properly servicing your vehicle serviced. Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 3 H 5 6 7 20 40 40 60 80 80 120 100 160 2 1 BRAKE ! Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is high. This light also illuminates ...briefly when the ignition key is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be 8 If it cool. The system also assists the ...
...a computer that your vehicle continues to Engine coolant in properly servicing your vehicle serviced. Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 3 H 5 6 7 20 40 40 60 80 80 120 100 160 2 1 BRAKE ! Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is high. This light also illuminates ...briefly when the ignition key is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be 8 If it cool. The system also assists the ...
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If the gauge enters the "H" (hot) section, the oil pressure, engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously...BRAKE ! If the coolant is running or hot. P 100 160 40 20 40 80 120 200 140 240 0 MPH km/h 160 15 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level.
If the gauge enters the "H" (hot) section, the oil pressure, engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously...BRAKE ! If the coolant is running or hot. P 100 160 40 20 40 80 120 200 140 240 0 MPH km/h 160 15 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level.
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Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake (and clutch, if equipped) fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 197 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake (and clutch, if equipped) fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 197 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 198 Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Maintenance and care 3.9L-4V V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 198 Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Maintenance and care 3.9L-4V V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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.... Do not put engine coolant in your local dealer. Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine's cooling system. • The use of coolant your vehicle requires, contact your vehicle. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is at the...
.... Do not put engine coolant in your local dealer. Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine's cooling system. • The use of coolant your vehicle requires, contact your vehicle. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is at the...
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... in an emergency, but you must remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is running or hot. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. Maintenance and care • Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will decrease the freeze protection...
... in an emergency, but you must remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is running or hot. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. Maintenance and care • Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will decrease the freeze protection...
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... or hot. 5. MAX MIN XAM NIM 210 If this range. 2. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid. Refer to a service facility. It should be taken to a ...be between the MIN and MAX lines. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to cool. If the fluid is at ambient temperature (-7° to 25° C [20° to put the cap back on the reservoir. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Be sure to 80°...
... or hot. 5. MAX MIN XAM NIM 210 If this range. 2. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid. Refer to a service facility. It should be taken to a ...be between the MIN and MAX lines. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to cool. If the fluid is at ambient temperature (-7° to 25° C [20° to put the cap back on the reservoir. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Be sure to 80°...
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Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be checked if the transmission is used is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Check ... and, if required, fluid should be added by a qualified technician. If the fluid is in this range. 5. Refer to put the cap back on the transmission fluid pan, extension housing 211 Do not add fluid if the level is low, add fluid in the reservoir. Be...
Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be checked if the transmission is used is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Check ... and, if required, fluid should be added by a qualified technician. If the fluid is in this range. 5. Refer to put the cap back on the transmission fluid pan, extension housing 211 Do not add fluid if the level is low, add fluid in the reservoir. Be...
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...roadside jump-starting ...188 Emission control system ...235 Engine ...251 check engine/ service engine soon light ...8 cleaning ...244 coolant ...204 fail-safe coolant ...209 idle speed control ...213 lubrication specifications ......Engine block heater ...147 Engine fan ...210 Engine oil ...198 checking and adding ...198 dipstick ...198 filter, specifications ...201,247 recommendations ...201 refill capacities ...247 specifications ...249,251 Exhaust fumes ...147 Fail safe cooling ...209 Floor mats ...100 Fluid capacities ...247 Foglamps ...28 Fuel ...227 calculating fuel economy ..18,232 cap...
...roadside jump-starting ...188 Emission control system ...235 Engine ...251 check engine/ service engine soon light ...8 cleaning ...244 coolant ...204 fail-safe coolant ...209 idle speed control ...213 lubrication specifications ......Engine block heater ...147 Engine fan ...210 Engine oil ...198 checking and adding ...198 dipstick ...198 filter, specifications ...201,247 recommendations ...201 refill capacities ...247 specifications ...249,251 Exhaust fumes ...147 Fail safe cooling ...209 Floor mats ...100 Fluid capacities ...247 Foglamps ...28 Fuel ...227 calculating fuel economy ..18,232 cap...
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... running out of fuel ...231 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...227 Fuses ...175,176 Garage door opener ...84 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...229 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...232 Gauges ...14 engine coolant temperature gauge ...14 fuel gauge ...16 odometer ...16 speedometer ...15 tachometer ...15 trip odometer ...16 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight...
... running out of fuel ...231 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...227 Fuses ...175,176 Garage door opener ...84 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...229 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...232 Gauges ...14 engine coolant temperature gauge ...14 fuel gauge ...16 odometer ...16 speedometer ...15 tachometer ...15 trip odometer ...16 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight...