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... ensure your vehicle. In most cases, your concern will be tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your vehicle to change. There are not satisfied with the service you receive at this...the owner or general manager of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers. This information is serviced properly. Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you need service • protection against repair costs after your dealer for ...
... ensure your vehicle. In most cases, your concern will be tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your vehicle to change. There are not satisfied with the service you receive at this...the owner or general manager of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers. This information is serviced properly. Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you need service • protection against repair costs after your dealer for ...
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... the Board's decision. The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. The decisions of the Board are free to...
... the Board's decision. The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. The decisions of the Board are free to...
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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 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
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 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
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... the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and Care chapter. The light also illuminates when the battery is off the engine immediately. Refer to Engine oil in the...
... the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and Care chapter. The light also illuminates when the battery is off the engine immediately. Refer to Engine oil in the...
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... cap while the engine is high. If light stays on or continues to turn on the air suspension system, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to the Driving chapter. Instrumentation Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot.
... cap while the engine is high. If light stays on or continues to turn on the air suspension system, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to the Driving chapter. Instrumentation Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot.
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... 70 80 120 140 90 160 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 120 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to electronic message center for Trip A and Trip B features on the optional instrument cluster. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature...
... 70 80 120 140 90 160 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 120 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to electronic message center for Trip A and Trip B features on the optional instrument cluster. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature...
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... needle remains in the ON position. Check the oil level. H VOLTS L Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped) This shows the engine oil pressure in the Maintenance and care 16 Battery voltage gauge (if equipped) This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is not at its proper level or mixture...
... needle remains in the ON position. Check the oil level. H VOLTS L Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped) This shows the engine oil pressure in the Maintenance and care 16 Battery voltage gauge (if equipped) This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is not at its proper level or mixture...
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... to eight seconds. Refer to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. 66 Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there are not damaged. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage...
... to eight seconds. Refer to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. 66 Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there are not damaged. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage...
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... light will not function again and must be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Routine maintenance of the system. The SRS consists of air bag deployment. Seating and safety restraints injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly...
... light will not function again and must be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Routine maintenance of the system. The SRS consists of air bag deployment. Seating and safety restraints injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly...
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.... In normal operation, automotive brake systems may be heard at any time while braking and can be observed during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. The ABS operates by a qualified service technician. however, they may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are usually heard during...
.... In normal operation, automotive brake systems may be heard at any time while braking and can be observed during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. The ABS operates by a qualified service technician. however, they may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are usually heard during...
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... do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive through deep or standing water is higher than the bottom of regular, scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle. 93 FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your...
... do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive through deep or standing water is higher than the bottom of regular, scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle. 93 FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your...
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... engine off the engine and remove the key. 3. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. •...
... engine off the engine and remove the key. 3. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. •...
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Go to the front of the hood. 3. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running. HOOD 108 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is located under the instrument panel. 2. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open.
Go to the front of the hood. 3. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running. HOOD 108 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is located under the instrument panel. 2. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open.
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Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 7 6 5 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 109
Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 7 6 5 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 109
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... and MAX marks, the oil level is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is acceptable. Wipe the indicator clean. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. DO NOT ADD OIL. 110 Protect yourself...
... and MAX marks, the oil level is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is acceptable. Wipe the indicator clean. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. DO NOT ADD OIL. 110 Protect yourself...
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... oil filler cap and use a funnel to Checking the engine oil in and ensure it is not above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Maintenance and care • If the oil level is WSS-M2C153-G. Adding engine oil 1. If the engine oil level is not within the MIN-MAX range...
... oil filler cap and use a funnel to Checking the engine oil in and ensure it is not above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Maintenance and care • If the oil level is WSS-M2C153-G. Adding engine oil 1. If the engine oil level is not within the MIN-MAX range...
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... engine oil and filter according to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 112 Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine application. Maintenance and care Do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. It is...
... engine oil and filter according to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 112 Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine application. Maintenance and care Do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. It is...
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MIN 4. This may cause the brakes to Lubricant specifications in the container for the windshield washer fluid. 113 Maintenance and care 2. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Do not let the reservoir for fuel. Brake fluid is not ...
MIN 4. This may cause the brakes to Lubricant specifications in the container for the windshield washer fluid. 113 Maintenance and care 2. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Do not let the reservoir for fuel. Brake fluid is not ...
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... times you should replace it difficult to see through the windshield. Add straight water only in an emergency, but you drive the vehicle. Maintenance and care ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir at the above recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may ...could make it with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water to the fill line on the reservoir. If sprayed on engine coolant maintenance, refer to the reservoir. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this occurs, add engine coolant to Adding engine...
... times you should replace it difficult to see through the windshield. Add straight water only in an emergency, but you drive the vehicle. Maintenance and care ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir at the above recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may ...could make it with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water to the fill line on the reservoir. If sprayed on engine coolant maintenance, refer to the reservoir. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this occurs, add engine coolant to Adding engine...
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... use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. The use of such coolant may harm your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to release. 3. Maintenance and care If you must remove the coolant recovery cap, follow these steps to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. 115... your warranty of your community's regulations and standards for leaks if you have to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you are sure that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.
... use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. The use of such coolant may harm your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to release. 3. Maintenance and care If you must remove the coolant recovery cap, follow these steps to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. 115... your warranty of your community's regulations and standards for leaks if you have to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you are sure that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.