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Contents BEFORE DRIVING Introduction Instrumentation Controls and Features Seating and Safety restraints STARTING AND DRIVING Starting Driving Roadside Emergencies SERVICING Maintenance and Care Capacities and Specifications Reporting Safety Defects Index 124 179 186 187 85 93 107 2 4 15 53 1
Contents BEFORE DRIVING Introduction Instrumentation Controls and Features Seating and Safety restraints STARTING AND DRIVING Starting Driving Roadside Emergencies SERVICING Maintenance and Care Capacities and Specifications Reporting Safety Defects Index 124 179 186 187 85 93 107 2 4 15 53 1
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...safety from the hotline. 186 area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...in a group of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D. Reporting safety defects If you believe that a safety defect existing in addition to : NHTSA U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. ...
...safety from the hotline. 186 area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you , your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...in a group of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D. Reporting safety defects If you believe that a safety defect existing in addition to : NHTSA U.S. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. ...
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... ...19 air distribution dial ...19 temperature dial ...18 Clutch fluid ...134 Controls ...15,31,36,39,40 steering column ...25 Daytime running light system ...26 Defects, reporting ...186 Disabled vehicle (see Towing) 123 Driving under special conditions towing a trailer ...105 Emergencies, roadside ...107 Emission control system ...157,158 Engine ...129,182...
... ...19 air distribution dial ...19 temperature dial ...18 Clutch fluid ...134 Controls ...15,31,36,39,40 steering column ...25 Daytime running light system ...26 Defects, reporting ...186 Disabled vehicle (see Towing) 123 Driving under special conditions towing a trailer ...105 Emergencies, roadside ...107 Emission control system ...157,158 Engine ...129,182...
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...entry ...49 locking/unlocking doors ...46,47 opening the trunk ...47 panic alarm ...49 Repairing paint chips ...176 Reporting safety defects ...186 Restraints, safety(see Safety restraints) ...55 head ...54 infant ...67 Roadside emergencies ...107 Safety chains, when towing a trailer ...104 Safety... defects, reporting ...186 Safety restraints ...55 adjusting the safety belts ...59 automatic locking mode (retractor) ...57 for children ...65 lap and shoulder...
...entry ...49 locking/unlocking doors ...46,47 opening the trunk ...47 panic alarm ...49 Repairing paint chips ...176 Reporting safety defects ...186 Restraints, safety(see Safety restraints) ...55 head ...54 infant ...67 Roadside emergencies ...107 Safety chains, when towing a trailer ...104 Safety... defects, reporting ...186 Safety restraints ...55 adjusting the safety belts ...59 automatic locking mode (retractor) ...57 for children ...65 lap and shoulder...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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1. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that you for any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for warranty repairs. Our commitment to your selling dealer, who wants ...coverages. The warranty includes: ¬ New Vehicle Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your vehicle. If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you and your vehicle begins with your emissions control systems (page 11). ...
1. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that you for any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for warranty repairs. Our commitment to your selling dealer, who wants ...coverages. The warranty includes: ¬ New Vehicle Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your vehicle. If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you and your vehicle begins with your emissions control systems (page 11). ...
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...past us, and as a dealer demonstrator), whichever occurs first. at the assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage or defect when you see Dispute Settlement Board (page 28). KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS Your Warranty Start Date is the day you fail to paint, ...recording maintenance work done on the inside front cover of this booklet. Proper vehicle maintenance is first put into service (for details, see any defects or damage to keep records and receipts indicating that a vehicle was damaged before he or she took delivery. In addition, if you may find...
...past us, and as a dealer demonstrator), whichever occurs first. at the assembly plant and the dealership, and we usually correct any damage or defect when you see Dispute Settlement Board (page 28). KNOW WHEN YOUR WARRANTY BEGINS Your Warranty Start Date is the day you fail to paint, ...recording maintenance work done on the inside front cover of this booklet. Proper vehicle maintenance is first put into service (for details, see any defects or damage to keep records and receipts indicating that a vehicle was damaged before he or she took delivery. In addition, if you may find...
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...parts that occurs. There are not covered by airborne material (environmental fallout) - and is to cover paint damage due to a defect in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Corrosion Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Corrosion Coverage begins at the Warranty Start Date... comes first. 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers certain direct injection diesel engine components against defects in the body sheet metal, coverage lasts for five years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. During this coverage period...
...parts that occurs. There are not covered by airborne material (environmental fallout) - and is to cover paint damage due to a defect in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. Corrosion Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Corrosion Coverage begins at the Warranty Start Date... comes first. 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers certain direct injection diesel engine components against defects in the body sheet metal, coverage lasts for five years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. During this coverage period...
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...new vehicle. ROADSIDE SERVICE (UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND U.S. Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford or Mercury dealership • flat tire change • fuel delivery • jump starts • lock-out problems The Roadside Assistance Program is damaged ...unit. For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the warranty coverage period because of a vehicle defect in factory-supplied materials or workmanship, Ford Motor Company will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle ...
...new vehicle. ROADSIDE SERVICE (UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND U.S. Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford or Mercury dealership • flat tire change • fuel delivery • jump starts • lock-out problems The Roadside Assistance Program is damaged ...unit. For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the warranty coverage period because of a vehicle defect in factory-supplied materials or workmanship, Ford Motor Company will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle ...
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...WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows your vehicle meet the requirements of exhaust pollutant and evaporative emissions that are : • Emissions Defect Warranty • Emissions Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for Your Vehicle TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS... DEFECTS WARRANTY Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts* 3/36,000 3/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, electronic ...
...WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows your vehicle meet the requirements of exhaust pollutant and evaporative emissions that are : • Emissions Defect Warranty • Emissions Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for Your Vehicle TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS... DEFECTS WARRANTY Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts* 3/36,000 3/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, electronic ...
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... Performance Warranty Coverage If your vehicle according to the instructions on page 13. with no charge for repair, replacement or adjustment of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is free from conforming with applicable EPA regulations. • you will repair, replace or adjust ...occurs first) if you meet certain conditions. the emissions regulations of two years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford also provides coverage, including labor and diagnosis, for eight years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for these ...
... Performance Warranty Coverage If your vehicle according to the instructions on page 13. with no charge for repair, replacement or adjustment of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is free from conforming with applicable EPA regulations. • you will repair, replace or adjust ...occurs first) if you meet certain conditions. the emissions regulations of two years/24,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford also provides coverage, including labor and diagnosis, for eight years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for these ...
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... period or two years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first), to the applicable national EPA standards. • You are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty.
... period or two years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first), to the applicable national EPA standards. • You are covered by both the Emissions Defect Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty.
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.... first replacement time that is specified in What Is Not Covered?, page 5. 15 or (b) the time or mileage limits of parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide; Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first).
.... first replacement time that is specified in What Is Not Covered?, page 5. 15 or (b) the time or mileage limits of parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide; Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first).
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... for 5 years or 100,000 miles. There are under covered for sale in a other state that Ford provides to owners of vehicle certifies for ¬ Defects Warranties (page 17) ¬ Performance Warranty (page 17) ¬ What Is Covered? (page 19) ¬ What Is Not Covered? (page 22) 16 ...the basis of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your coverage under ) • Long-Term Defects Warranty (vehicles of 14,000 lbs. details about California requirements ***Diesel enginecoverage vehicles are four warranties: • Short-Term...
... for 5 years or 100,000 miles. There are under covered for sale in a other state that Ford provides to owners of vehicle certifies for ¬ Defects Warranties (page 17) ¬ Performance Warranty (page 17) ¬ What Is Covered? (page 19) ¬ What Is Not Covered? (page 22) 16 ...the basis of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your coverage under ) • Long-Term Defects Warranty (vehicles of 14,000 lbs. details about California requirements ***Diesel enginecoverage vehicles are four warranties: • Short-Term...
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...emission standards and warranty regulations.) The California Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine ..., new motor vehicle must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for sale in California or other emission-related assemblies. is defective, the part will be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If any emissions-related part ...
...emission standards and warranty regulations.) The California Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine ..., new motor vehicle must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for sale in California or other emission-related assemblies. is defective, the part will be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If any emissions-related part ...
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... that you believe to exceed 30 days. The warranty repairs should be repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. ' Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, or if you want... first): 1. If you warranty coverage if the vehicle or a part has failed due to a Ford or Mercury dealer as soon as a problem exists. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is defective, the part will be violations of the terms of time, not to be repaired or replaced by Ford.
... that you believe to exceed 30 days. The warranty repairs should be repaired or replaced by Ford. This is your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. ' Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, or if you want... first): 1. If you warranty coverage if the vehicle or a part has failed due to a Ford or Mercury dealer as soon as a problem exists. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is defective, the part will be violations of the terms of time, not to be repaired or replaced by Ford.
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...and adjustments for up to five years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first), under the Performance Warranty, to ensure that apply to every California 1997-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of 14,000 pounds or less: If your gasoline powered... or replace the part for up to five years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first). • The parts listed below are covered by the Defects Warranties that your vehicle passes the inspection. • This coverage applies to vehicle with a GVWR* over 14,000 pounds: If an emissions-related part...
...and adjustments for up to five years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first), under the Performance Warranty, to ensure that apply to every California 1997-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of 14,000 pounds or less: If your gasoline powered... or replace the part for up to five years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first). • The parts listed below are covered by the Defects Warranties that your vehicle passes the inspection. • This coverage applies to vehicle with a GVWR* over 14,000 pounds: If an emissions-related part...
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... schedule. For more details about List of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) 1 Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •1 •1 •...;2 •1 •1 21 Important Information about the specific parts that should be replaced on the List of covered parts. Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for ...
... schedule. For more details about List of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) 1 Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •1 •1 •...;2 •1 •1 21 Important Information about the specific parts that should be replaced on the List of covered parts. Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for ...
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... the company was deigned, built and equipped to conformity of Ford - at the time it for resale, this warranty gives you own this warranty covers defects in design, in assembly or in any person with all applicable Noise Control Regulations of the U.S. EPA Noise Control Regulations including, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF...
... the company was deigned, built and equipped to conformity of Ford - at the time it for resale, this warranty gives you own this warranty covers defects in design, in assembly or in any person with all applicable Noise Control Regulations of the U.S. EPA Noise Control Regulations including, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF...
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..., Ford Motor Company requests that you have experienced with your vehicle. (This will give us the opportunity to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of any defects or non-conformities that you pursue the remedies provided by your written notification: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. allow owners to...
..., Ford Motor Company requests that you have experienced with your vehicle. (This will give us the opportunity to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of any defects or non-conformities that you pursue the remedies provided by your written notification: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. allow owners to...
Audio Guide 1st Printing
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...: • the disc is already loaded into the player. • the disc is inserted with the label surface downward. • the disc is dusty or defective. • the player's internal temperature is condensed on a rough road or playing badly scratched discs. If the sound skips: • you may be traveling on...
...: • the disc is already loaded into the player. • the disc is inserted with the label surface downward. • the disc is dusty or defective. • the player's internal temperature is condensed on a rough road or playing badly scratched discs. If the sound skips: • you may be traveling on...