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...) Cargo net Cargo shade Door edge guards Engine block heater 10 Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your automotive needs; Not all models. In addition, each...
...) Cargo net Cargo shade Door edge guards Engine block heater 10 Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your automotive needs; Not all models. In addition, each...
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...performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should be damaged or their performance may cause the engine to your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR... affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may result from the use of your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use or are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with radio transmitters. such as indicated ...
...performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should be damaged or their performance may cause the engine to your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR... affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may result from the use of your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use or are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with radio transmitters. such as indicated ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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...implied warranties are nor responsible for any time that the car or light truck is shorter. You may have . Ford neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it was sold); The new vehicle limited warranty for which it any... other rights that the car or light truck is the only express warranty applicable to your special purposes). Ford and your 1997-model vehicle Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you . You may have : • an implied warranty or... and consequential damages under the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY also applies to you specific legal rights. 3.
...implied warranties are nor responsible for any time that the car or light truck is shorter. You may have . Ford neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it was sold); The new vehicle limited warranty for which it any... other rights that the car or light truck is the only express warranty applicable to your special purposes). Ford and your 1997-model vehicle Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you . You may have : • an implied warranty or... and consequential damages under the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY also applies to you specific legal rights. 3.
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... measure that case, your coverage ends at the Warranty Start Date and lasts for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 5 For more specific information. Bumper to Bumper Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Bumper to Bumper Coverage begins at 36,000 miles. Please refer to Bumper Coverage...
... measure that case, your coverage ends at the Warranty Start Date and lasts for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 5 For more specific information. Bumper to Bumper Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Bumper to Bumper Coverage begins at 36,000 miles. Please refer to Bumper Coverage...
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...? first replacement time that is specified in What Is Not Covered?, page 5. 15 Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your dealer. For more details about the specific parts covered by emissions warranties. or (b) the time or mileage limits of abuse, neglect...
...? first replacement time that is specified in What Is Not Covered?, page 5. 15 Your Ford or Mercury dealer maintains a complete list of parts covered by the Emissions Defect Warranty, contact your dealer. For more details about the specific parts covered by emissions warranties. or (b) the time or mileage limits of abuse, neglect...
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... PERFORMANCE WARRANTY 3/50,000 7/70,000 5/50,000 3/50,000 For full emissions control, see: * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ** These specific parts were selected on the basis of vehicle certifies for sale in a other state that adopts California's emissions standards and warranty regulations. and ...under the emissions control warranty that Ford provides to owners of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your vehicle for sale in ...
... PERFORMANCE WARRANTY 3/50,000 7/70,000 5/50,000 3/50,000 For full emissions control, see: * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ** These specific parts were selected on the basis of vehicle certifies for sale in a other state that adopts California's emissions standards and warranty regulations. and ...under the emissions control warranty that Ford provides to owners of their estimated replacement cost at the time the California Air Resources Board certified your vehicle for sale in ...
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... Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •1 •1 •2 •1 •1 21 Important Information about the specific parts that should be replaced on the List of Parts Also covered by this warranty are covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide... and the Service Guide. Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of covered parts. Left Exhaust Manifold - Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for five years or 100,000 years. ...
... Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •1 •1 •2 •1 •1 21 Important Information about the specific parts that should be replaced on the List of Parts Also covered by this warranty are covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide... and the Service Guide. Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of covered parts. Left Exhaust Manifold - Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for five years or 100,000 years. ...
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...vehicles are those lacking a partially or fully enclosed operator's compartment, such as manufactured by any particular part, component or system of Ford Motor Company - Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS This warranty applies only to exceed Federal standards. If you... the control of the U.S. Part 205, Subpart B). Ford Motor Company warrants that - THE NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO: • loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of light truck, and you specific legal rights. To the extent permitted by law, THIS...
...vehicles are those lacking a partially or fully enclosed operator's compartment, such as manufactured by any particular part, component or system of Ford Motor Company - Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS This warranty applies only to exceed Federal standards. If you... the control of the U.S. Part 205, Subpart B). Ford Motor Company warrants that - THE NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO: • loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of light truck, and you specific legal rights. To the extent permitted by law, THIS...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. You'll be able to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with this supplement for specific information and instructions for off-road operation. This is because your vehicle has... special design and equipment feature for safe driving under various conditions. 2 Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your ability...
... or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of a Ford-built vehicle. You'll be able to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with this supplement for specific information and instructions for off-road operation. This is because your vehicle has... special design and equipment feature for safe driving under various conditions. 2 Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your ability...
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...of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Notice to 4x2 utility vehicle owners All occupants should always wear the safety belts provided and... children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding ...
...of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Notice to 4x2 utility vehicle owners All occupants should always wear the safety belts provided and... children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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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 154 213 220 221 83 91 135 2 5 18 53 1
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 154 213 220 221 83 91 135 2 5 18 53 1
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... RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN Important child restraint precautions You are four years old or younger and who are required by law to use safety restraints for specific requirements regarding the safety of by qualified personnel. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. If small children ride in safety seats...
... RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN Important child restraint precautions You are four years old or younger and who are required by law to use safety restraints for specific requirements regarding the safety of by qualified personnel. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. If small children ride in safety seats...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Depress clutch pedal. 4 3 5 2 1 4. Release the brake pedal. 6. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. Release clutch slowly while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. • Do not drive with your foot resting on a hill. Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to hold your specific engine/drivetrain combination: 101 Driving 3. Turn ignition key to Start to start the engine and let it idle for your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to the following charts for a few seconds. 5.
Depress clutch pedal. 4 3 5 2 1 4. Release the brake pedal. 6. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. Release clutch slowly while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. • Do not drive with your foot resting on a hill. Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to hold your specific engine/drivetrain combination: 101 Driving 3. Turn ignition key to Start to start the engine and let it idle for your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to the following charts for a few seconds. 5.
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Specific design characteristics give them capable of performing in a wide variety of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. 105 Push the release lever forward while removing the ...
Specific design characteristics give them capable of performing in a wide variety of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. 105 Push the release lever forward while removing the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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The GVWR is specific to each particular vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver door pillar. Gross axle weight rating (GAWR): Carrying capacity ...; • • • 117 Trailer weight range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that the vehicle is not a limit or a specification. This amount is specific to each axle system (front and rear). Maximum trailer weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is determined by...
The GVWR is specific to each particular vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver door pillar. Gross axle weight rating (GAWR): Carrying capacity ...; • • • 117 Trailer weight range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that the vehicle is not a limit or a specification. This amount is specific to each axle system (front and rear). Maximum trailer weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is determined by...
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Installing snowplow Read the following specifications for low speed, personal use snow removal: • F-150 4WD long wheelbase or F-250 4WD Regular Cab • 4.6L or 5.4L engine • Super engine ..., emissions and reliability. Refer to the "Service Guide" for long distances, your vehicle until it has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the 129 Driving Exceeding these limits may allow water to...
Installing snowplow Read the following specifications for low speed, personal use snow removal: • F-150 4WD long wheelbase or F-250 4WD Regular Cab • 4.6L or 5.4L engine • Super engine ..., emissions and reliability. Refer to the "Service Guide" for long distances, your vehicle until it has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the 129 Driving Exceeding these limits may allow water to...
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... Accessory Reserve Capacity. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to the vehicle, ensure the vehicle's front toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if required). • • • • • • 130 Driving vehicle, if necessary.
... Accessory Reserve Capacity. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to the vehicle, ensure the vehicle's front toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if required). • • • • • • 130 Driving vehicle, if necessary.
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... of 13 to 23 km/h (8 to 14 mph) or a parked car at a range of 25 to 45 km/h (16 to the toe and ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Adherence to 28 mph). 131 The air bags are designed to the toe and... ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification...
... of 13 to 23 km/h (8 to 14 mph) or a parked car at a range of 25 to 45 km/h (16 to the toe and ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Adherence to 28 mph). 131 The air bags are designed to the toe and... ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification...
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Insert the lug wrench tip into the rear bumper opening and turn it counterclockwise. Position the jack as shown for your specific vehicle (4WD or 2WD). Roadside emergencies 2. Use the tip of the lug wrench to the desired height. • Front (2WD) 145 Loosen the wheel nuts with the lug wrench. Use the thumbwheel to raise the jack to remove the wheel ornament. To lower the spare tire, insert the jack handle into the notch in the wheel ornament. 2. Removing flat tire and installing spare 1. Do not remove the lug nuts yet. 3.
Insert the lug wrench tip into the rear bumper opening and turn it counterclockwise. Position the jack as shown for your specific vehicle (4WD or 2WD). Roadside emergencies 2. Use the tip of the lug wrench to the desired height. • Front (2WD) 145 Loosen the wheel nuts with the lug wrench. Use the thumbwheel to raise the jack to remove the wheel ornament. To lower the spare tire, insert the jack handle into the notch in the wheel ornament. 2. Removing flat tire and installing spare 1. Do not remove the lug nuts yet. 3.
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Roadside emergencies Ford recommends using one of the above methods for your vehicle with all wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). Place transmission in N (Neutral). 151 These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to tow your specific powertrain combination to insufficient lubrication. 2WD (manual and automatic transmissions) 1. Recreational towing (all four wheels on the ground) Follow these guidelines for towing.
Roadside emergencies Ford recommends using one of the above methods for your vehicle with all wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). Place transmission in N (Neutral). 151 These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to tow your specific powertrain combination to insufficient lubrication. 2WD (manual and automatic transmissions) 1. Recreational towing (all four wheels on the ground) Follow these guidelines for towing.