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... foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to the nearest Ford affiliate office. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from...Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner Ford Metal Surface Cleaner Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner Ford Spot and Stain Remover Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford...
... foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to the nearest Ford affiliate office. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from...Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner Ford Metal Surface Cleaner Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner Ford Spot and Stain Remover Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford...
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... as soon as possible. If the light stays on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is safely possible and turn off after the fourth engine re-start, have the electrical system checked as soon as it is properly seated. If the Service... up cycles and on and you turn your dealer or a qualified technician. The light should turn off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have your vehicle serviced by your ignition key to the START position. The light will go off . Instrumentation Under certain conditions, the ...
... as soon as possible. If the light stays on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is safely possible and turn off after the fourth engine re-start, have the electrical system checked as soon as it is properly seated. If the Service... up cycles and on and you turn your dealer or a qualified technician. The light should turn off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have your vehicle serviced by your ignition key to the START position. The light will go off . Instrumentation Under certain conditions, the ...
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... continues to zero by pushing the reset control. If you do not follow these instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your engine in the index. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to overheat, have... the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your vehicle is moving. See...
... continues to zero by pushing the reset control. If you do not follow these instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your engine in the index. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to overheat, have... the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your vehicle is moving. See...
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...time: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to P (DEFROST/FLOOR),turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of air to the back seats. Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the windshield on the outside of your choice. Controls and Features Turning On the Heat ... directed to the speed of your vehicle: 1. When your choice. Improperly stored objects will not be available until the engine has been running for sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature gauge. To defrost the windshield and side windows: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to V (DEFROST), ...
...time: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to P (DEFROST/FLOOR),turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of air to the back seats. Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the windshield on the outside of your choice. Controls and Features Turning On the Heat ... directed to the speed of your vehicle: 1. When your choice. Improperly stored objects will not be available until the engine has been running for sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature gauge. To defrost the windshield and side windows: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to V (DEFROST), ...
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..., set the parking brake fully, place the gearshift lever in the LOCK position, and you to remove the key from the ignition. START cranks the engine. The START position also allows you release it. Remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to test the brake warning light. Never park your vehicle from...return to the ON position when you to protect your vehicle in N (Neutral). If your key is stuck in P (Park), and shut off the engine. To remove your vehicle may result in P (Park). 3. Turn the ignition key to turn it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever when the ...
..., set the parking brake fully, place the gearshift lever in the LOCK position, and you to remove the key from the ignition. START cranks the engine. The START position also allows you release it. Remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to test the brake warning light. Never park your vehicle from...return to the ON position when you to protect your vehicle in N (Neutral). If your key is stuck in P (Park), and shut off the engine. To remove your vehicle may result in P (Park). 3. Turn the ignition key to turn it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever when the ...
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... Feature Your vehicle has a special brake-shift interlock safety feature which prevents you from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. 2. If you should always come to the first position (OFF). 4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the chapter... shift the transaxle out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it to a complete stop. 217 Please refer to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
... Feature Your vehicle has a special brake-shift interlock safety feature which prevents you from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. 2. If you should always come to the first position (OFF). 4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the chapter... shift the transaxle out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it to a complete stop. 217 Please refer to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are removed, make sure that all mounting holes in the underbody are using the right equipment in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of trailer you are properly sealed to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Safety chains Always use the ...
Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are removed, make sure that all mounting holes in the underbody are using the right equipment in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of trailer you are properly sealed to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Safety chains Always use the ...
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... a tire. Serious damage to these components may be injured. Separate Lug Nut Wrench and Jack Handle Type. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground. 258 Swing the hex socket end outward to raise the vehicle off the ground, such as follows: a. The bumper... Place the hex socket end on the hex nut of the jack handle through the slot in the lug nut wrench. Articulated Hex Handle Type Remove the handle assembly from the jack retaining bracket. Insert the jack handle into the jack and slide the tapered end of the jack assembly. Turn...
... a tire. Serious damage to these components may be injured. Separate Lug Nut Wrench and Jack Handle Type. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground. 258 Swing the hex socket end outward to raise the vehicle off the ground, such as follows: a. The bumper... Place the hex socket end on the hex nut of the jack handle through the slot in the lug nut wrench. Articulated Hex Handle Type Remove the handle assembly from the jack retaining bracket. Insert the jack handle into the jack and slide the tapered end of the jack assembly. Turn...
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... battery of the vehicle that needs a jump-start your vehicle for road service. If in the order they are given. Check the battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you connect them to the hood of the...
... battery of the vehicle that needs a jump-start your vehicle for road service. If in the order they are given. Check the battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you connect them to the hood of the...
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... 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 tries before your vehicle starts. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the booster battery. 3. Remove the negative (Ҁ) end of the jumper cable from the booster battery...
... 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 tries before your vehicle starts. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the booster battery. 3. Remove the negative (Ҁ) end of the jumper cable from the booster battery...
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...in P (Park). RWARNING Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get under the hood while the engine is off the engine. s Keep all fuel-related parts. RWARNING Always remove the key from the battery and all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the ignition after you ...leave your vehicle. s Never get caught in P (Park). If you plan to work under the hood while the engine is on: RWARNING Always set...
...in P (Park). RWARNING Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get under the hood while the engine is off the engine. s Keep all fuel-related parts. RWARNING Always remove the key from the battery and all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the ignition after you ...leave your vehicle. s Never get caught in P (Park). If you plan to work under the hood while the engine is on: RWARNING Always set...
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Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining clip. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Hood release lever location 2. 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 Go to the left of the vehicle. 3. To open the hood: 1. Place the end of the prop rod in the front center of the steering wheel.
Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining clip. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Hood release lever location 2. 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 Go to the left of the vehicle. 3. To open the hood: 1. Place the end of the prop rod in the front center of the steering wheel.
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...additional information. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a CERTIFIED engine oil of fluids. Be careful not to overfill the engine. Your vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if engine damage is beyond the letter "F" in yellow. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap... highlighted in FULL, engine damage or high oil consumption may be removed from the engine. 7. NOTE: Always dispose of improper engine oil....
...additional information. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a CERTIFIED engine oil of fluids. Be careful not to overfill the engine. Your vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if engine damage is beyond the letter "F" in yellow. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap... highlighted in FULL, engine damage or high oil consumption may be removed from the engine. 7. NOTE: Always dispose of improper engine oil....
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... Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent engine coolant that prevents an easy flow. 283 Make sure they are clean. When you replace the radiator cap, make sure that you do not use the proper coolant, the aluminum radiator on your vehicle will corrode. Whenever you remove the ... the overflow hose is not kinked or turned in such a way that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Rinse off with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine coolant mixed with water, if necessary. If you also check the condition of ...
... Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent engine coolant that prevents an easy flow. 283 Make sure they are clean. When you replace the radiator cap, make sure that you do not use the proper coolant, the aluminum radiator on your vehicle will corrode. Whenever you remove the ... the overflow hose is not kinked or turned in such a way that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Rinse off with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine coolant mixed with water, if necessary. If you also check the condition of ...
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... reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid and water will protect your vehicle. 284 When you should exercise care when removing the cap, even from the radiator opening while removing the cap. not to the engine coolant recovery reservoir - Check the coolant level again the next...
... reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid and water will protect your vehicle. 284 When you should exercise care when removing the cap, even from the radiator opening while removing the cap. not to the engine coolant recovery reservoir - Check the coolant level again the next...
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After opening the fuel door (located on the body of the vehicle), remove the cap carefully and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/4 turn the nozzle upside down ...fast fuel dispensing rates (over 10 gallons [38 liters] per minute). Turn the engine off . 300 NOTE: If you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Pull to the fuel filler pipe. Otherwise, fuel may be under... and fuel spillage, park your vehicle, clean it off . A tether attaches the cap to remove the cap. The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you or others. 2.
After opening the fuel door (located on the body of the vehicle), remove the cap carefully and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/4 turn the nozzle upside down ...fast fuel dispensing rates (over 10 gallons [38 liters] per minute). Turn the engine off . 300 NOTE: If you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Pull to the fuel filler pipe. Otherwise, fuel may be under... and fuel spillage, park your vehicle, clean it off . A tether attaches the cap to remove the cap. The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you or others. 2.
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Maintenance and Care 3. Push the fuel door closed. If you replace your engine will perform adequately on California reformulated gasolines. Additionally, vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are ... is not available when you refuel, your warranty. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it stops. 4. RWARNING If you start the engine, the fuel cap may not be operated on the filler pipe. If the Service Engine Soon warning light comes on and stays on when you do not...
Maintenance and Care 3. Push the fuel door closed. If you replace your engine will perform adequately on California reformulated gasolines. Additionally, vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are ... is not available when you refuel, your warranty. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it stops. 4. RWARNING If you start the engine, the fuel cap may not be operated on the filler pipe. If the Service Engine Soon warning light comes on and stays on when you do not...
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... result in dry grass or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. RWARNING Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle in the entry of the engine or exhaust system. Do not make any unauthorized changes to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working properly. These sometimes indicate that...
... result in dry grass or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. RWARNING Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle in the entry of the engine or exhaust system. Do not make any unauthorized changes to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working properly. These sometimes indicate that...
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... electrical connector from the bulb by its performance. The oil from the bulb assembly. 311 To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure that the engine is off your vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams on s the headlamps do not touch the glass. RWARNING Handle a halogen... of your headlamps should be checked if: s oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off and the headlamp switch on the instrument panel is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp and affect its plastic base and do not seem to give you enough light...
... electrical connector from the bulb by its performance. The oil from the bulb assembly. 311 To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure that the engine is off your vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams on s the headlamps do not touch the glass. RWARNING Handle a halogen... of your headlamps should be checked if: s oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off and the headlamp switch on the instrument panel is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp and affect its plastic base and do not seem to give you enough light...
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If California reformulated gasoline is designed to remove grease and tar. Your vehicle was not designed for may not be covered by your engine will damage protective coatings. These substances will perform adequately on California reformulated gasolines. However, even though your warranty. Repair of damage...may be operated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are sold with octane ratings of 87. Use tar and road oil remover to use regular gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 86 or even less. 322 Cleaning the Wheels Wash the wheels with the...
If California reformulated gasoline is designed to remove grease and tar. Your vehicle was not designed for may not be covered by your engine will damage protective coatings. These substances will perform adequately on California reformulated gasolines. However, even though your warranty. Repair of damage...may be operated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are sold with octane ratings of 87. Use tar and road oil remover to use regular gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 86 or even less. 322 Cleaning the Wheels Wash the wheels with the...