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Owner's Manual - Page 10

...) To maximize fuel economy, the shift indicator light illuminates when the manual transmission should be inspected immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. For more information, refer to the next highest gear. 10 ignition is turned to the ON position to flash or remains on, have your safety belts. You should...
Owner's Manual - Page 42

... outside pollutants. • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to "breathe" through your windshield. This will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or...
Owner's Manual - Page 101

... pedal is depressed. P R N D D L 101 Driving If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Insert the screwdriver into the shift-lock override...
Owner's Manual - Page 113

... or brake capability may be improved by moving your engine may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of the wheel rims (for trucks) or the bottom of time in hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. Water may stall. Use adjustable...
Owner's Manual - Page 119

...Cluster Electronic Automatic Transaxle, Ignition System, Constant Control Relay Module (PCM Relay) Power Mirrors, Radio, RAP System Power Door Locks Horn, Shift Lock A/C-Heater, ABS Backup Lamps, Engine Coolant Level Switch, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch 119 Roadside emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel Coupe The fuses are coded as...
Owner's Manual - Page 123

... ONLY Fuse/Relay Location FUEL INJ. DEFOG MAIN BTN Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 30A* 100A* 40A* ABS COOLING FAN OBD-II FUEL PUMP 60A* 40A* 10A* 20A** HEAD RH 10A** HEAD LH 10A** * Fuse Link Cartridge **Fuse Power Distribution Box Description Air Bags, Constant Control Relay Module (PCM Relay), Generator Rear Window Defrost Overall Circuit Protection Hazard, Stop, Door Lock, Tail, Room and Horn Fuses...
Owner's Manual - Page 124

... ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps Hazard ABS Main Relay Constant Control Relay Module Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument Cluster Engine Controls Headlamps Headlamps BTN ABS COOLING FAN OBD-II 40A* 60A* 40A* 10A** FUEL PUMP 20A** HEAD RH 10A** HEAD LH 10A** * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse 124 COOLING FAN 40A FUEL INJ 30A DEFOG 30A (ABS) 60A MAIN 100A BTN 40A Fuse/Relay Location FUEL...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

..., repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it may not pass the I /M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is on, refer to pass an I /M) testing In some tune up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. If your vehicle in...
Owner's Manual - Page 190

... Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles ZX2 Sedan All All Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles All 6.0L (6.3 quarts) 5.0L (5.3 quarts) 4.25L (4.5 quarts) 3.8L (4.0 quarts) 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Fill to line on reservoir 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) 2.2L (2.32 quarts) Engine oil (includes filter change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Transmission fluid Windshield washer fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 209

... ...129 maintenance-free ...157 replacement, specifications ...189 servicing ...157 Belt minder ...75 Brakes ...98 anti-lock ...98-99 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...11, 99 brake warning light ...10 fluid, checking and adding ...145 fluid, refill capacities ...190 fluid, specifications ...191-192 lubricant specifications ..191-192 parking ...99 shift interlock ...101 Break-in period...
Owner's Manual - Page 210

... control (see Lamps) ...44 Defrost rear window ...43 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...154 engine oil ...142 Doors lubricant specifications ...191 Driving under special conditions through water ...113 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...129 Emission control system ...174 Engine ...192-193 check engine/service engine soon light ...9 cleaning ...186 coolant ...148 idle speed control...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

...171 filter, specifications ...171, 189 fuel pump shut-off switch ...115 gauge ...14 improving fuel economy ...171 low fuel warning light ...8 octane rating ...169, 192-193 quality ...170 running out of fuel ...170 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...166 Fuses ...117, 119 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...12, 168 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...171 Gauges ...13 engine coolant temperature...
Owner's Manual - Page 213

...187-188 Servicing your vehicle ...135 Spark plugs, specifications ...189, 192-193 Specification chart, lubricants ...191-192 Speed control ...46 Speedometer ...15 Starting your vehicle ...93, 96 jump starting ...129 Steering wheel tilting ...50 T Tachometer ...16 Temperature control (see Climate control) ...38 Tires ...125, 161-163 changing ...125-126 checking the pressure ...163 replacing ...164...
Owner's Manual - Page 216

...fuel Fuel tank capacity Tire size and pressure Hood release Oil capacity (includes filter change) Engine oil Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Refer to line on reservoir. 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) Coolant capacity 1 Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transaxle capacity Manual transaxle capacity 1 Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 35

...30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter 35 If you only occasionally operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. For specific recommendations, see your vehicle under these conditions...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing - Page 9

... coverage, and 7.3L PowerStroke௡ Diesel Engine coverage. Bumper To Bumper Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Bumper to the description of coverage, the chart shows two measures: • years in servicemiles driven Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN BUMPER TO BUMPER SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CORROSION (Perforation only...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing - Page 11

... block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing - Page 15

... DEFECTS WARRANTY Passenger Cars & Light Duty Trucks Certified Heavy Duty Engines Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts Certain Emissions Parts* 2/24,000 8/80,000 3/36,000 5/50,000 8/80,000 * Catalytic converters, compuvalve, electronic emissions control unit, onboard emissions diagnostic device, and vehicle communication link (VCL) module for California...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing - Page 20

...,000 miles is your vehicle for sale in California and registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont.) The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and the engine computer...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing - Page 22

... Heat Control ValveExhaust Manifold • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System (1) • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Idle Air Bypass ValveIgnition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold (1) • Intercooler Assembly...

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