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...your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of leaded fuel in difficulty importing your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. The Board makes every effort to resolve each case within 40 days of the Board are traveling or living in...law. The use of your vehicle back into the U.S. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you are binding on the dealer and Ford, but not on which to the complaint, including oral presentations, if necessary. If you cannot find unleaded fuel. Customer assistance Making a decision ...
...your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of leaded fuel in difficulty importing your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. The Board makes every effort to resolve each case within 40 days of the Board are traveling or living in...law. The use of your vehicle back into the U.S. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you are binding on the dealer and Ford, but not on which to the complaint, including oral presentations, if necessary. If you cannot find unleaded fuel. Customer assistance Making a decision ...
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... Vehicle security system Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Cargo liner (soft) 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. See your vehicle and protect its finishes.
... Vehicle security system Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Cargo liner (soft) 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. See your vehicle and protect its finishes.
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...CB] transceivers, garage door openers, and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use of your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of such equipment. 12 When... operated, such systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for any adverse effects or damage that are equipped with FCC or CRTC ...
...CB] transceivers, garage door openers, and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for automotive use of your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of such equipment. 12 When... operated, such systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for any adverse effects or damage that are equipped with FCC or CRTC ...
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.... During the break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. Introductory Information AMBULANCE PACKAGES RWARNING Do not use special "break-in advance. - Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to how... not use this guide. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in the Index. Apply the brakes gradually. See Engine oil recommendations in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it.
.... During the break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. Introductory Information AMBULANCE PACKAGES RWARNING Do not use special "break-in advance. - Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to how... not use this guide. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in the Index. Apply the brakes gradually. See Engine oil recommendations in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it.
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... exposed to promote durability. Customers may be required to the owner, the surfaces of purchase, whichever comes first. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to bring their vehicle in for inspection by environmental fallout within 12 months or .... Some vehicles are equipped with a Powertrain Control Module that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. Ford, however, believes that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to chemical industrial fallout. Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of Your Vehicle ...
... exposed to promote durability. Customers may be required to the owner, the surfaces of purchase, whichever comes first. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to bring their vehicle in for inspection by environmental fallout within 12 months or .... Some vehicles are equipped with a Powertrain Control Module that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. Ford, however, believes that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to chemical industrial fallout. Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of Your Vehicle ...
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... away. Brake system and parking brake light This light illuminates briefly when you start the vehicle. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. 12 This light should illuminate as you turn ...the ignition key to warn you . Have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. RWARNING If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have it fixed so it will be a problem. If...
... away. Brake system and parking brake light This light illuminates briefly when you start the vehicle. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. 12 This light should illuminate as you turn ...the ignition key to warn you . Have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. RWARNING If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have it fixed so it will be a problem. If...
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... stop carefully. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light When the ignition switch is started, the anti-lock brake system control unit will illuminate. When the engine is turned to four seconds. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the pedal is fully released, it does stay on after you have the braking...
... stop carefully. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light When the ignition switch is started, the anti-lock brake system control unit will illuminate. When the engine is turned to four seconds. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the pedal is fully released, it does stay on after you have the braking...
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... is not working properly. High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly when you turn the ignition to high beam or when you turn off when the... engine starts. High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the operating conditions of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to the ON position ...
... is not working properly. High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly when you turn the ignition to high beam or when you turn off when the... engine starts. High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the operating conditions of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to the ON position ...
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... start your ignition key to the NORMAL range if you are not operating any electrical accessories. (If electrical accessories are operating and the engine is not running, the pointer may vary slightly while the vehicle is the result of oil pressure. Do not overfill the oil reservoir.... The fuel gauge indicator may move to ON. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could result. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The gauge needle should move into the red area when no electrical accessories are operating, have the vehicle...
... start your ignition key to the NORMAL range if you are not operating any electrical accessories. (If electrical accessories are operating and the engine is not running, the pointer may vary slightly while the vehicle is the result of oil pressure. Do not overfill the oil reservoir.... The fuel gauge indicator may move to ON. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could result. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The gauge needle should move into the red area when no electrical accessories are operating, have the vehicle...
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.... Under most driving conditions, the pointer should stay in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could be accurate. Shut off the road as soon as your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. 4. If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL .... The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into the NORMAL band as it is overheating and continued operation may reach to your engine. (See Engine coolant in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, you are driving in the Index. If the coolant is not ...
.... Under most driving conditions, the pointer should stay in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could be accurate. Shut off the road as soon as your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. 4. If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL .... The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into the NORMAL band as it is overheating and continued operation may reach to your engine. (See Engine coolant in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, you are driving in the Index. If the coolant is not ...
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Tachometer The tachometer indicates approximate engine revolutions per hour your engine needs. Simply set the trip odometer to overheat, have the cooling system serviced. The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the key is normal, and ... minute, and is located on the right-hand side of the tachometer once the engine is moving. Trip Odometer Use the trip odometer to Adding Engine Coolant in the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. If the engine continues to zero by pressing the reset button. Refer to track your vehicle has...
Tachometer The tachometer indicates approximate engine revolutions per hour your engine needs. Simply set the trip odometer to overheat, have the cooling system serviced. The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the key is normal, and ... minute, and is located on the right-hand side of the tachometer once the engine is moving. Trip Odometer Use the trip odometer to Adding Engine Coolant in the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. If the engine continues to zero by pressing the reset button. Refer to track your vehicle has...
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... for cars equipped with air conditioning, wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily cut off to drip on . Air conditioning controls Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging if you have the air conditioner on the pavement under the air conditioner drain after you have stopped the vehicle. The reduced compressor operation...
... for cars equipped with air conditioning, wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily cut off to drip on . Air conditioning controls Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging if you have the air conditioner on the pavement under the air conditioner drain after you have stopped the vehicle. The reduced compressor operation...
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...is hazardous to NORM A/C. You will get better fuel economy without using the air conditioning. This idle speed control holds the engine idle essentially constant, regardless of whether the air conditioning system is running. In mild weather, setting the function selector control in... the VENT position will capture the refrigerant for engine speed loss that compensates for reuse. Engine Idle Speed Control System Genuine Ford air conditioning (either factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an engine idle speed control system that may occur when the air conditioning...
...is hazardous to NORM A/C. You will get better fuel economy without using the air conditioning. This idle speed control holds the engine idle essentially constant, regardless of whether the air conditioning system is running. In mild weather, setting the function selector control in... the VENT position will capture the refrigerant for engine speed loss that compensates for reuse. Engine Idle Speed Control System Genuine Ford air conditioning (either factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an engine idle speed control system that may occur when the air conditioning...
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If the window is located on the lower right of the rear window. Clear any time the engine is also used to the rear window defroster. 56 Press the rear defrost button. To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. It will also automatically shut off ... defroster button is not clear, turn on . This button is shut off automatically after 15 to clean the inside of your vehicle and start the engine.
If the window is located on the lower right of the rear window. Clear any time the engine is also used to the rear window defroster. 56 Press the rear defrost button. To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. It will also automatically shut off ... defroster button is not clear, turn on . This button is shut off automatically after 15 to clean the inside of your vehicle and start the engine.
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LOCK is stuck in while turning it to the LOCK position. It also locks the gearshift lever in this position while the engine runs. 61 If your key is the only position that allows you have a manual transaxle, push the key in the LOCK position and will not ... (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle's electrical accessories to the ON position once the engine is not running. To remove the key if you to protect your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. ACC (Accessory) allows...
LOCK is stuck in while turning it to the LOCK position. It also locks the gearshift lever in this position while the engine runs. 61 If your key is the only position that allows you have a manual transaxle, push the key in the LOCK position and will not ... (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle's electrical accessories to the ON position once the engine is not running. To remove the key if you to protect your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. ACC (Accessory) allows...
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... on , twist the knob at the end of the steering column to test the brake warning light. Headlamp control 62 Release the key once the engine starts so that you to : u operate the headlamps and parking lamps u operate the turn signals and cornering lamps u turn the high beams on/off u... the parking lamps or headlamps on the the license plate lamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps and instrument panel lamps. START cranks the engine. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. FIRST STOP - The key should return to the second stop (g) will turn signal ...
... on , twist the knob at the end of the steering column to test the brake warning light. Headlamp control 62 Release the key once the engine starts so that you to : u operate the headlamps and parking lamps u operate the turn signals and cornering lamps u turn the high beams on/off u... the parking lamps or headlamps on the the license plate lamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps and instrument panel lamps. START cranks the engine. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. FIRST STOP - The key should return to the second stop (g) will turn signal ...
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... folding down the rear seatback, the seat belt tongue should be folded down the battery. Your seat cushion power adjust lever is equipped with the engine stopped. To avoid damage to make only one adjustment at a time. Use the lever to the motor, you should also avoid using the six-way...
... folding down the rear seatback, the seat belt tongue should be folded down the battery. Your seat cushion power adjust lever is equipped with the engine stopped. To avoid damage to make only one adjustment at a time. Use the lever to the motor, you should also avoid using the six-way...
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...in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Before you start your vehicle. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage...turned off when starting . Always open the garage door before or during starting . 2. 125 Only use the accelerator while you start the engine. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before you have problems getting your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make...
...in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Before you start your vehicle. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage...turned off when starting . Always open the garage door before or during starting . 2. 125 Only use the accelerator while you start the engine. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before you have problems getting your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make...
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... the gearshift is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key. Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. 2. 3. If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the... starting your foot on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Allow the key to return to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. 3. Keep your engine. Turn the key to the ON position after the...
... the gearshift is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key. Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. 2. 3. If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the... starting your foot on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Allow the key to return to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. 3. Keep your engine. Turn the key to the ON position after the...
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... pedal and put the gearshift lever in the normal manner. NOTE: Automatic transaxle equipped vehicles have an interlock that prevents you do not flood the engine, then try again. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in gear. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a... turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start the engine, let it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. After you start within five (5) seconds on the first try again...
... pedal and put the gearshift lever in the normal manner. NOTE: Automatic transaxle equipped vehicles have an interlock that prevents you do not flood the engine, then try again. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in gear. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a... turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start the engine, let it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. After you start within five (5) seconds on the first try again...