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... Lincoln-Mercury dealerships to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your vehicle to any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to change. If you are still not satisfied, speak with...
... Lincoln-Mercury dealerships to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your vehicle to any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to change. If you are still not satisfied, speak with...
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... The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. After a case is within ...consumers who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by Ford Motor Company. Every effort will be presented as evidence 7 Indicate your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of receiving the consumer's application...
... The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. After a case is within ...consumers who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by Ford Motor Company. Every effort will be presented as evidence 7 Indicate your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of receiving the consumer's application...
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...Extended Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties. Canadian Owners - Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Your Maintenance Schedule Booklet The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that you keep track of charge. Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to... Ford Motor Company of the book and search in good condition. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to help you can get...
...Extended Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties. Canadian Owners - Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Your Maintenance Schedule Booklet The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that you keep track of charge. Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to... Ford Motor Company of the book and search in good condition. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to help you can get...
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that the brake fluid level is low in "Maintenance and Care." If the light stays on or comes on the Mechanical Cluster. Have the brakes checked immediately. 11 The brake system light The BRAKE ...
that the brake fluid level is low in "Maintenance and Care." If the light stays on or comes on the Mechanical Cluster. Have the brakes checked immediately. 11 The brake system light The BRAKE ...
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... come on level ground. 4. Pull off the engine immediately. Do not overfill. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the Maintenance and Care chapter of the oil level. Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
... come on level ground. 4. Pull off the engine immediately. Do not overfill. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the Maintenance and Care chapter of the oil level. Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
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Safety belt extensions are not damaged. Unfastening the lap belt in the center rear seating position Safety Belt Maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are ... during a collision should be inspected after any collision. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to be too short even when it is noted. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 16611C22). Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some...
Safety belt extensions are not damaged. Unfastening the lap belt in the center rear seating position Safety Belt Maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are ... during a collision should be inspected after any collision. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to be too short even when it is noted. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 16611C22). Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some...
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When you turn off. NOTE: Maintenance of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of the air bag system is in a crash, the ... and then turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. This indicates that the air bag system will operate as intended in the instrument cluster. The readiness light is not required...
When you turn off. NOTE: Maintenance of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of the air bag system is in a crash, the ... and then turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. This indicates that the air bag system will operate as intended in the instrument cluster. The readiness light is not required...
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... are damaged and/or do not need to determine maximum size of child that will be much greater. 186 Built-in child seat maintenance Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts system of your child seat, or contact its manufacturer, to be replaced. Built-in child... do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not function properly. However, if the collision was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it should also be replaced. Inspection after a collision RWARNING All built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, ...
... are damaged and/or do not need to determine maximum size of child that will be much greater. 186 Built-in child seat maintenance Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts system of your child seat, or contact its manufacturer, to be replaced. Built-in child... do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not function properly. However, if the collision was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it should also be replaced. Inspection after a collision RWARNING All built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, ...
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... out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing in a protected area and double-check your vehicle will clear curbs or other obstructions. Get to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for stopping with a trailer, operate in Drive rather than usual. Allow more frequently than Overdrive. Make a thorough check of your equipment before starting...
... out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing in a protected area and double-check your vehicle will clear curbs or other obstructions. Get to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for stopping with a trailer, operate in Drive rather than usual. Allow more frequently than Overdrive. Make a thorough check of your equipment before starting...
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... and service regularly. Here are some general precautions for your safety: s If you must work on Customer Assistance in moving parts. 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 about the basic parts... , we design parts that do -it-yourself items in yellow in an enclosed space with the engine running , unless you are covered. s We give you a Maintenance Schedule booklet that you need to find them easily.
... and service regularly. Here are some general precautions for your safety: s If you must work on Customer Assistance in moving parts. 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 about the basic parts... , we design parts that do -it-yourself items in yellow in an enclosed space with the engine running , unless you are covered. s We give you a Maintenance Schedule booklet that you need to find them easily.
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Go to the left of the vehicle. 3. Place the end of the prop rod in the front center of the steering wheel. To open the hood: 1. Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining clip. Pull the hood release lever located below the instrument panel to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch under the hood in the prop rod hole provided on the underside of the hood. 271 Hood release lever location 2. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Go to the left of the vehicle. 3. Place the end of the prop rod in the front center of the steering wheel. To open the hood: 1. Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining clip. Pull the hood release lever located below the instrument panel to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch under the hood in the prop rod hole provided on the underside of the hood. 271 Hood release lever location 2. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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The following illustrations show diagrams of your engine and where you can find items you should service regularly. 273 Maintenance and Care Engine Compartment Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter SFI, V-6 engine or an optional 3.8 liter SPI, V-6 engine.
The following illustrations show diagrams of your engine and where you can find items you should service regularly. 273 Maintenance and Care Engine Compartment Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter SFI, V-6 engine or an optional 3.8 liter SPI, V-6 engine.
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Maintenance and Care Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are CERTIFIED and of engine oil is securely latched in your engine. They provide the ... and allow a few minutes for the engine oil to drain back into position, making sure the gearshift is important for all climates down to the maintenance schedule. Turn the engine off , the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be off after it back into the oil pan. 2. Open the...
Maintenance and Care Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are CERTIFIED and of engine oil is securely latched in your engine. They provide the ... and allow a few minutes for the engine oil to drain back into position, making sure the gearshift is important for all climates down to the maintenance schedule. Turn the engine off , the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be off after it back into the oil pan. 2. Open the...
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.... Put the dipstick back in a responsible manner. Recheck the oil level after you use of the preferred viscosity. Follow your local recycling center to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in and make sure it is below the "ADD 1 QT." Call your community's standards...
.... Put the dipstick back in a responsible manner. Recheck the oil level after you use of the preferred viscosity. Follow your local recycling center to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in and make sure it is below the "ADD 1 QT." Call your community's standards...
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... skin by looking at the fluid level in laboratory mice. You can do this by washing with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. 279 If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with USED motor oil has caused... cancer in the plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. Fill the reservoir to slowly fall as you put more below the MAX line. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Continuous...
... skin by looking at the fluid level in laboratory mice. You can do this by washing with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. 279 If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with USED motor oil has caused... cancer in the plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. Fill the reservoir to slowly fall as you put more below the MAX line. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Continuous...
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... put windshield washer fluid in freezing weather (temperatures below 32˚F [0˚C]). This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel. The reservoir for the engine coolant. Maintenance and Care Windshield Washer Fluid Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for both the windshield and liftgate...
... put windshield washer fluid in freezing weather (temperatures below 32˚F [0˚C]). This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel. The reservoir for the engine coolant. Maintenance and Care Windshield Washer Fluid Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for both the windshield and liftgate...
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.... Also check that the overflow hose is not kinked or turned in such a way that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Make sure they are clean. Maintenance and Care Engine coolant recovery reservoir fill location Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent engine coolant that prevents an easy flow. 283 Whenever you...
.... Also check that the overflow hose is not kinked or turned in such a way that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Make sure they are clean. Maintenance and Care Engine coolant recovery reservoir fill location Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent engine coolant that prevents an easy flow. 283 Whenever you...
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... powered vehicle. NOTE: Always dispose of a coolant that does not meet all metals and rubber elastomers used automotive fluids in Ford engines for the metals in your engine coolant, it is important to find out about recycling automotive fluids. 285 Call your ... a responsible manner. above 60%, your engine cooling system. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled engine coolant or an equivalent non-Ford Rotunda recycled engine coolant that will lose freeze protection; Maintenance and Care Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that is certified by the...
... powered vehicle. NOTE: Always dispose of a coolant that does not meet all metals and rubber elastomers used automotive fluids in Ford engines for the metals in your engine coolant, it is important to find out about recycling automotive fluids. 285 Call your ... a responsible manner. above 60%, your engine cooling system. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled engine coolant or an equivalent non-Ford Rotunda recycled engine coolant that will lose freeze protection; Maintenance and Care Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that is certified by the...
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... level in small amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is free of all dirt prior to re-installing to prevent pump damage. 287 Maintenance and Care 2.
... level in small amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is free of all dirt prior to re-installing to prevent pump damage. 287 Maintenance and Care 2.