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...taking your vehicle to the selling dealership because they have a vested interest in various time-and-mileage combinations. Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you with the service you are not eligible for rentals; Ask your ... You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to change. If you receive at this level. 3 Repairs performed outside the United States and Canada are not satisfied with original equipment...
...taking your vehicle to the selling dealership because they have a vested interest in various time-and-mileage combinations. Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you with the service you are not eligible for rentals; Ask your ... You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to change. If you receive at this level. 3 Repairs performed outside the United States and Canada are not satisfied with original equipment...
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... of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in your area. Unresolved service or product performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are still not satisfied, contact the...
... of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in your area. Unresolved service or product performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are still not satisfied, contact the...
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In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may cause the engine to your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates ... Spare tire lock Step bumpers Step/sill plates Tailgate covers Tailgate lock Tailgate protector Tonneau covers Touch-up paint Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by operating your dealer for automotive...
In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may cause the engine to your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates ... Spare tire lock Step bumpers Step/sill plates Tailgate covers Tailgate lock Tailgate protector Tonneau covers Touch-up paint Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by operating your dealer for automotive...
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Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is not designed to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. The right front passenger air bag is designed to: • work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right front passenger • reduce certain upper body injuries Failure to restrain occupants in the center front seating position. 57
Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is not designed to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. The right front passenger air bag is designed to: • work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right front passenger • reduce certain upper body injuries Failure to restrain occupants in the center front seating position. 57
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... of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. Pedal pulsation coupled with the vehicle's brake system. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is present while braking, the brake linings may...
... of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. Pedal pulsation coupled with the vehicle's brake system. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is present while braking, the brake linings may...
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... items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a "Service Guide" which parts and services are designed and built to provide the best performance in moving parts. 118
... items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a "Service Guide" which parts and services are designed and built to provide the best performance in moving parts. 118
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... Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). They do not apply to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire grade 100. The relative performance of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Maintenance and care INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES New vehicles are determined by standards that have their Tire Quality...
... Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). They do not apply to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire grade 100. The relative performance of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Maintenance and care INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES New vehicles are determined by standards that have their Tire Quality...
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...practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Maintenance and care conditions of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. The grade C corresponds to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 144 A tire marked C may depart ...the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of heat and its ability to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades...
...practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Maintenance and care conditions of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. The grade C corresponds to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 144 A tire marked C may depart ...the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of heat and its ability to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades...
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... heat buildup and possible tire failure. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of performance on the laboratory test wheel than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tire rotation Because...
... heat buildup and possible tire failure. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of performance on the laboratory test wheel than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tire rotation Because...
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... and systems may not be adversely affected. However, even though your vehicle can be operated on other gasolines, the performance of leaded fuel is not available when you refuel, your engine will perform adequately on non-California fuels. Repair of alcoholism. The use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese...
... and systems may not be adversely affected. However, even though your vehicle can be operated on other gasolines, the performance of leaded fuel is not available when you refuel, your engine will perform adequately on non-California fuels. Repair of alcoholism. The use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese...
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..., rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel. We do not recommend gasolines labeled as "regular" in high altitude areas that optimize the performance of 86 or even less. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification to provide information on fuel with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of gasolines...
..., rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel. We do not recommend gasolines labeled as "regular" in high altitude areas that optimize the performance of 86 or even less. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification to provide information on fuel with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of gasolines...
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...high speeds. • Have the services listed in the "Service Guide" are required because they are considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel ... to the specified schedule. Use one month. Maintenance and care 4. The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in your "Service Guide" performed according to work properly: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of the following equations to its emissions system. ...
...high speeds. • Have the services listed in the "Service Guide" are required because they are considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel ... to the specified schedule. Use one month. Maintenance and care 4. The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in your "Service Guide" performed according to work properly: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of the following equations to its emissions system. ...
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... engine. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes of components affecting emission control such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to your vehicle in performance and durability. These fumes are used for maintenance replacements or for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of vehicles are not permitted to 154 By...
... engine. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes of components affecting emission control such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to your vehicle in performance and durability. These fumes are used for maintenance replacements or for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of vehicles are not permitted to 154 By...
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the oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time that the headlamps are operated. 157 Handle a halogen bulb carefully and keep out of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass; Maintenance and care Sedan Wagon • Hazard flashers • Interior overhead lamps Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately.
the oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time that the headlamps are operated. 157 Handle a halogen bulb carefully and keep out of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass; Maintenance and care Sedan Wagon • Hazard flashers • Interior overhead lamps Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately.
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... to be repaired, the horizontal indicator should be incorrect. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp adjustment should be recalibrated by the servicing facility according to be performed only when the beam direction appears to instructions in an accident requiring the front end of the headlamp assembly. 164 Horizontal aim adjustment 1. You will...
... to be repaired, the horizontal indicator should be incorrect. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp adjustment should be recalibrated by the servicing facility according to be performed only when the beam direction appears to instructions in an accident requiring the front end of the headlamp assembly. 164 Horizontal aim adjustment 1. You will...
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REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Application All Capacity Fill to line in reservoir 171 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L ...
REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Application All Capacity Fill to line in reservoir 171 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L ...
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... transaxles All Capacity 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) 2.2L (2.32 quarts) Windshield washer fluid LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake master High cylinder Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch Lock cylinder Penetrating lubricant Automatic Motorcraft transmission MERCON...
... transaxles All Capacity 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) 2.2L (2.32 quarts) Windshield washer fluid LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake master High cylinder Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch Lock cylinder Penetrating lubricant Automatic Motorcraft transmission MERCON...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
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...the lack of genuine Ford replacement parts. To assure the durability of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be performed at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is a critical emission... component. Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. Proper maintenance guards against major repair expenses...
...the lack of genuine Ford replacement parts. To assure the durability of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be performed at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is a critical emission... component. Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. Proper maintenance guards against major repair expenses...
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... your dealer or qualified service technician for low or under-inflated tires. The owner maintenance checks are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Check parking brake...
... your dealer or qualified service technician for low or under-inflated tires. The owner maintenance checks are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Check parking brake...