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... your concern will be tailored to Bumper Warranty expires; This information is serviced properly. You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. There are not eligible for details.) When you buy Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, ...continued satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with the service manager. If you are still not satisfied, speak with original equipment reliability. coverage for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your dealer for rentals;
... your concern will be tailored to Bumper Warranty expires; This information is serviced properly. You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. There are not eligible for details.) When you buy Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, ...continued satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with the service manager. If you are still not satisfied, speak with original equipment reliability. coverage for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your dealer for rentals;
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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, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on consumers who are binding on the...
... 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, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on consumers who are binding on the...
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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 118 171 177 178 77 85 103 2 3 15 45 All rights reserved. Copyright 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.
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 118 171 177 178 77 85 103 2 3 15 45 All rights reserved. Copyright 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.
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Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Engine oil in the Controls and features chapter. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and Care chapter. THEFT Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the ... the ignition is turned to be added. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and care chapter. This lamp 10 CHECK COOLANT The light also illuminates when the battery is low and more needs to ON and the engine...
Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Engine oil in the Controls and features chapter. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and Care chapter. THEFT Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the ... the ignition is turned to be added. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and care chapter. This lamp 10 CHECK COOLANT The light also illuminates when the battery is low and more needs to ON and the engine...
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... to remind you to Engine coolant in the ON position and the liftgate is opened . 11 For more information on , the ignition is in the Maintenance and care chapter. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on adding engine coolant, refer to fasten your safety belts...
... to remind you to Engine coolant in the ON position and the liftgate is opened . 11 For more information on , the ignition is in the Maintenance and care chapter. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on adding engine coolant, refer to fasten your safety belts...
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... from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will not be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section, the engine is running...
... from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will not be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section, the engine is running...
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... light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light remains The driver's safety belt is turned to ON...Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to be replaced. 55 However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies...
... light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light remains The driver's safety belt is turned to ON...Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to be replaced. 55 However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies...
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Failure to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section. 56 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt assemblies not in the event of a collision. Refer to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
Failure to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section. 56 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt assemblies not in the event of a collision. Refer to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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... (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Air bag readiness section in a collision...
... (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Air bag readiness section in a collision...
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... 85 Occasional brake noise is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If a "metal-to the "Service Guide" for scheduled maintenance. however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be observed during the first few brake applications in the pedal may be...
... 85 Occasional brake noise is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If a "metal-to the "Service Guide" for scheduled maintenance. however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be observed during the first few brake applications in the pedal may be...
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Driving LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) Load luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack without causing the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross axle weight rating (GAWR). FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance • excessive speed • rapid acceleration • extended idle 102
Driving LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) Load luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack without causing the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross axle weight rating (GAWR). FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance • excessive speed • rapid acceleration • extended idle 102
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... terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • When the engine is automatic and may come on a hot engine. Motorcraft parts are covered. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when...
... terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • When the engine is automatic and may come on a hot engine. Motorcraft parts are covered. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when...
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Set the parking brake and 119 Maintenance and care • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off • Automatic transaxle: 1. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the engine running in this chapter.
Set the parking brake and 119 Maintenance and care • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off • Automatic transaxle: 1. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the engine running in this chapter.
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P R N D D L 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake, 120 Maintenance and care ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
P R N D D L 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake, 120 Maintenance and care ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake and 121 Maintenance and care depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Working with the engine on • Automatic transaxle: 1.
Set the parking brake and 121 Maintenance and care depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Working with the engine on • Automatic transaxle: 1.
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Maintenance and care ensure the gearshift is running. • Manual transaxle: 1. P R N D D L 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Set the parking brake, 122 Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in P (Park).
Maintenance and care ensure the gearshift is running. • Manual transaxle: 1. P R N D D L 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Set the parking brake, 122 Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in P (Park).
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OPENING THE HOOD 1. Go to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 1 2 3 4 5 R Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is located under the bottom left corner of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front center of the hood. 123 Block the wheels to the front of the instrument panel. 2. Maintenance and care depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2.
OPENING THE HOOD 1. Go to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 1 2 3 4 5 R Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is located under the bottom left corner of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front center of the hood. 123 Block the wheels to the front of the instrument panel. 2. Maintenance and care depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2.
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Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. 124 Maintenance and care 3.
Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. 124 Maintenance and care 3.
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Battery 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil dipstick 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 6. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 125 Engine oil fill cap 7. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1.
Battery 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil dipstick 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 6. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 125 Engine oil fill cap 7. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1.
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... SOHC engine ADD FULL 6. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 126 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on level ground. 2. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. Open the hood.
... SOHC engine ADD FULL 6. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 126 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on level ground. 2. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. Open the hood.