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Question posted by veronicamayoral on March 21st, 2014

High Idle Problem, Replaced Idle Air Control Valve And Did Not Fix Problem.

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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16

... to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. For your tires. Each day before you drive, check your safety, tires that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Tires, replacement requirements control or rollover and serious injury. You should not be wedged in the tread grooves.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 17

... vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of control. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to maintain... or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85

... turned on. • A series of the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not function again and ...air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags), • one or more impact and safing sensors, • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. Routine maintenance of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99

...Always open the garage door before or during starting is controlled by the ignition system. If you start a fire. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer ... and vehicle accessories are off. 99 For more instructions. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in this chapter for more information on safety belts and their...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118

... can be done at any speed. Depress the brake. Driving Using the Control-Trac system Shifting between 4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH When you move the control to 4WD HIGH, the indicator light will turn off. AUTO HIGH LOW When you move the control to 4WD AUTO, the indicator light will illuminate in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133

...rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with all wheels on the ground. Rear axle lubricant...When stopped in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions) and increase idle speed. Do not tow your vehicle with a synthetic lubricant and does not normally require a lubricant change...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143

...15A* 10A* 10A* 30A* Description NOT USED Heated Backlight Fog Lamps and Daytime Running Lamps Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Powertrain Control Module 4 Wheel Anti-Lock System (4WABS) Module 8 15A* Rear Wiper Motor 9 20A...Solenoid 14 30A* Generator/Voltage Regulator 15 NOT USED 1 Wiper Park Relay 2 A/C Relay 3 Wiper High/Low Relay 4 PCM Power Relay 5 Fuel Pump Relay 6 Starter Relay 7 Horn Relay 8 Rear ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 148

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163

...engine oil and filter Change your engine application. 163 Severe duty operation would include extensive idling, trailer towing, driving in severe dust and police, taxi or delivery service. They ...protection and long life. It is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. If a replacement oil filter is WSS-M2C153-G. Ford oil specification is used that does not meet Ford ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 175

...(s) and clean with a low-maintenance battery. If the original equipment battery needs replacing, it is reinstalled after the battery is low, you can neutralize the acid with...in high temperature climates, check your vehicle's engine is installed, the engine must 175 When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 176

...make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the ignition to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. Put the gearshift in a responsible manner. Let the engine idle for... wiper solution or a mild detergent. Follow your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually relearned. • If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 184

...gasoline is not recommended (particularly in liters or gallons). 3. Use one month. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of fuel added (in the United States) because it may...a gasoline specification to provide information on high quality fuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185

...maintenance replacements or for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of components affecting emission control such...system is not working . Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or...high speeds. • Have the services listed in your ''Service Guide'' performed according to the specified schedule. To make any kind inside your vehicle, have the dealer inspect and fix...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186

...EXTERIOR BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • headlamps • foglamps • high-mount brakelamp...to pass an I /M test with at least four idle periods. The engine must warm up specifications. Once started... is complete. Maintenance and care the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on . Readiness for complete emission...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 206

... air bag ...84 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...23,25 Air suspension......107 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...186 headlamps ...187 specifications ...188 ...Control trac 4WD system ...116 Controls ...53,54 Cupholder (s) ...55 Defrost rear window ...34 Driving under special conditions ...120,122 high water ...120,123 slippery roads ...120,121,123,124 Emission control...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3

... coverage on parts affected by the lack of such parts. NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT The PCV valve is an investment that receipts for completed maintenance work is the owner's responsibility to... form of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be performed at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in the Service Guide, will replace the valve at no cost at the ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5

...submerged in water. Police and Taxi Vehicles: Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). See your dealer will replace the PCV valve at 800 km (500 miles) of Traction...extended periods above 21 Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) ambient and wide open throttle for Emission Control Service are shown in italics. Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be changed unless a ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17

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