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RWARNING Never raise your vehicle by using a bumper jack. Your vehicle may occur. 6. b. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground. 258 Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Swing the hex socket end outward to raise the vehicle off.... Articulated Hex Handle Type Remove the handle assembly from the jack retaining bracket. RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of each type is only meant for changing the tire.
RWARNING Never raise your vehicle by using a bumper jack. Your vehicle may occur. 6. b. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground. 258 Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Swing the hex socket end outward to raise the vehicle off.... Articulated Hex Handle Type Remove the handle assembly from the jack retaining bracket. RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of each type is only meant for changing the tire.
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... off all other switches and lights in series or a 24-volt motor generator set). 2. You can damage your starting motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either vehicle's electrical systems. 263 Set the parking brake on the heater blower in doubt, call... make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting : 1. Park the second vehicle close to the hood of the engine cooling fan. 4.
... off all other switches and lights in series or a 24-volt motor generator set). 2. You can damage your starting motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either vehicle's electrical systems. 263 Set the parking brake on the heater blower in doubt, call... make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting : 1. Park the second vehicle close to the hood of the engine cooling fan. 4.
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... sure that needed a jump-start the vehicle that has the booster battery. Remove the positive (+) cable from the metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle that the jumper cables are running, let them idle for a little while with all electrical accessories turned off in the...around for a few minutes and then start . When both vehicles are not in the following order: 1. Remove the other end of moving engine parts, then start after several attempts, you connect the jumper cables to fully recharge the battery. 267 Let the dead battery charge for good, ...
... sure that needed a jump-start the vehicle that has the booster battery. Remove the positive (+) cable from the metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle that the jumper cables are running, let them idle for a little while with all electrical accessories turned off in the...around for a few minutes and then start . When both vehicles are not in the following order: 1. Remove the other end of moving engine parts, then start after several attempts, you connect the jumper cables to fully recharge the battery. 267 Let the dead battery charge for good, ...
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... clothing or jewelry that you can , we design parts that makes tracking routine service for servicing your vehicle. 1. s When possible, we design parts that you about the basic parts that do -it-yourself items in yellow in your engine compartment so that could get caught in this Owner Guide... a vehicle in an enclosed space with the engine running , unless you have enough ventilation. 269 Maintenance and Care How Ford Makes Servicing Your Vehicle Easy Ford has two goals for your vehicle easy. When we can find out which parts are sure you are covered. Check your Warranty...
... clothing or jewelry that you can , we design parts that makes tracking routine service for servicing your vehicle. 1. s When possible, we design parts that you about the basic parts that do -it-yourself items in yellow in your engine compartment so that could get caught in this Owner Guide... a vehicle in an enclosed space with the engine running , unless you have enough ventilation. 269 Maintenance and Care How Ford Makes Servicing Your Vehicle Easy Ford has two goals for your vehicle easy. When we can find out which parts are sure you are covered. Check your Warranty...
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...the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. RWARNING Always remove the key from the battery and all fuel-related parts. If you must work under a vehicle while it is latched in the moving parts. 270 s Never get caught in P (Park). Working Under the Hood Before you must work under ...the hood while the engine is latched in P (Park). If you open the hood, read this section carefully. RWARNING Do not ...
...the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. RWARNING Always remove the key from the battery and all fuel-related parts. If you must work under a vehicle while it is latched in the moving parts. 270 s Never get caught in P (Park). Working Under the Hood Before you must work under ...the hood while the engine is latched in P (Park). If you open the hood, read this section carefully. RWARNING Do not ...
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... clamps before adding or replacing engine coolant. Checking Hoses Inspect all year. Engine Coolant Drain and Flush To drain and flush your engine coolant, you MUST see Refill Capacities in an emergency, but you usually drive during winter months. Power Steering Fluid Check the level of your Ford dealer or refer to add... the service manual. You may add water by itself only in Capacities and Specifications chapter. Make whatever repairs or replacements are necessary using Motorcraft parts or their equivalents. Make sure that has a protection rating of driving. 286
... clamps before adding or replacing engine coolant. Checking Hoses Inspect all year. Engine Coolant Drain and Flush To drain and flush your engine coolant, you MUST see Refill Capacities in an emergency, but you usually drive during winter months. Power Steering Fluid Check the level of your Ford dealer or refer to add... the service manual. You may add water by itself only in Capacities and Specifications chapter. Make whatever repairs or replacements are necessary using Motorcraft parts or their equivalents. Make sure that has a protection rating of driving. 286
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... tank can be covered by federal law. Push the fuel door closed. RWARNING If you start the engine, the fuel cap may be properly seated. However, even though your vehicle can damage the fuel system...the fuel cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on California reformulated gasolines. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it stops. 4. Turn it clockwise until it , being careful to ...and stays on 301 Using leaded fuel is not available when you refuel, your engine will perform adequately on when you do not use fuel containing manganese-based additives...
... tank can be covered by federal law. Push the fuel door closed. RWARNING If you start the engine, the fuel cap may be properly seated. However, even though your vehicle can damage the fuel system...the fuel cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on California reformulated gasolines. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it stops. 4. Turn it clockwise until it , being careful to ...and stays on 301 Using leaded fuel is not available when you refuel, your engine will perform adequately on when you do not use fuel containing manganese-based additives...
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... automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle's emissions control system is the owner's responsibility to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by... any of your warranty booklet for more than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or...
... automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle's emissions control system is the owner's responsibility to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by... any of your warranty booklet for more than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or...
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.... *** Required for dual A/C 3.0L. **** If any spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letters "EE" as shown on the engine decal. Cylinders #4, #5, and #6 have a "EG" suffix. Cyliners #1, #2, and #3 have a "P" suffix. Cylinders #4, #5, and #6 have a "PG" suffix. If any spark plug needs to be removed...
.... *** Required for dual A/C 3.0L. **** If any spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letters "EE" as shown on the engine decal. Cylinders #4, #5, and #6 have a "EG" suffix. Cyliners #1, #2, and #3 have a "P" suffix. Cylinders #4, #5, and #6 have a "PG" suffix. If any spark plug needs to be removed...
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... Super Premium 5W30 Multi-Purpose Grease Spray Motorcraft Type F Power Steering Fluid Motorcraft MERCON® Motorcraft Premium Long Life Grease FORD PART NO. C6AZ-19542-AB FORD SPECIFICATION ESA-M6C25-A Door Weatherstrips Engine Coolant Engine Oil COAZ-19553-AA E2FZ-19549-AA XO-5W30-QSP ESR-M13P4-A ESE-M97B44-A ESE-M2C153-F and API Certification Mark...
... Super Premium 5W30 Multi-Purpose Grease Spray Motorcraft Type F Power Steering Fluid Motorcraft MERCON® Motorcraft Premium Long Life Grease FORD PART NO. C6AZ-19542-AB FORD SPECIFICATION ESA-M6C25-A Door Weatherstrips Engine Coolant Engine Oil COAZ-19553-AA E2FZ-19549-AA XO-5W30-QSP ESR-M13P4-A ESE-M97B44-A ESE-M2C153-F and API Certification Mark...
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...Cleaning your vehicle ...CD player and discs ...chrome and aluminum parts ...exterior...exterior lamps ...fabric ...headlamps ...instrument panel ...instrument panel lens ...interior ...interior lamps...plastic parts ...polishing ...rustproofing ...safety belts ...tail lamps ...upholstery and interior... trim ...washing ...waxing ...wheels ...Climate control system air conditioning ...heating ...Clock ...Cold engine starting ...Combination lap and shoulder belts...
...Cleaning your vehicle ...CD player and discs ...chrome and aluminum parts ...exterior...exterior lamps ...fabric ...headlamps ...instrument panel ...instrument panel lens ...interior ...interior lamps...plastic parts ...polishing ...rustproofing ...safety belts ...tail lamps ...upholstery and interior... trim ...washing ...waxing ...wheels ...Climate control system air conditioning ...heating ...Clock ...Cold engine starting ...Combination lap and shoulder belts...
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... odometer . . Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic Overdrive...Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...23 . . 23 . . 23 . 278 . 276 . 276 . 310 . 218 . 337 128 214 143 323 323 112 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...PCV valve, specifications ...Power door...
... odometer . . Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic Overdrive...Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...23 . . 23 . . 23 . 278 . 276 . 276 . 310 . 218 . 337 128 214 143 323 323 112 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...PCV valve, specifications ...Power door...
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... be performed at 60,000 miles (96,000 kilometers) on 3.0L engines and 100,000 miles (160,000 km) on 3.8L engines except on your vehicle is a critical emissions component. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete warranty information. 4 PCV Valve Replacement The...
... be performed at 60,000 miles (96,000 kilometers) on 3.0L engines and 100,000 miles (160,000 km) on 3.8L engines except on your vehicle is a critical emissions component. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete warranty information. 4 PCV Valve Replacement The...
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...indicated to one side when traveling on smooth, level road. u Check coolant level in the steering wheel. u Look for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. slightly or "pulls" to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle constantly turns u Notice if your dealer or qualified service technician... checks and inspections that should be brought to the attention of your vehicle. Owner Maintenance Checks 31 u Check for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for low or under-inflated tires. Notice any smell of exhaust fumes in its straight-ahead position.
...indicated to one side when traveling on smooth, level road. u Check coolant level in the steering wheel. u Look for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. slightly or "pulls" to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle constantly turns u Notice if your dealer or qualified service technician... checks and inspections that should be brought to the attention of your vehicle. Owner Maintenance Checks 31 u Check for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for low or under-inflated tires. Notice any smell of exhaust fumes in its straight-ahead position.