Owner's Manual
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...obligation. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company 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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index... 158 204 212 224 225 108 112 136 2 6 18 74 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without ...
...obligation. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company 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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index... 158 204 212 224 225 108 112 136 2 6 18 74 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without ...
Owner's Manual
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... likely to ride in your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. It is not equipped with your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is latched into the floor. 3. Each seating position in any area of the seat. Never wear the shoulder belt under the...
... likely to ride in your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. It is not equipped with your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is latched into the floor. 3. Each seating position in any area of the seat. Never wear the shoulder belt under the...
Owner's Manual
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and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in a collision. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your vehicle. Children and safety belts If the ... does not cross or rest in a safety seat. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on his or her lap...
and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in a collision. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your vehicle. Children and safety belts If the ... does not cross or rest in a safety seat. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on his or her lap...
Owner's Manual
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... gear. Driving When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. When driving on and you are carrying a heavy load. Your 4WD vehicle is not a limit or a specification. 125 Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you normally would. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW...
... gear. Driving When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. When driving on and you are carrying a heavy load. Your 4WD vehicle is not a limit or a specification. 125 Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you normally would. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW...
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The GAWR is specific to the maximum trailer weight rating. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and ... the weight of the driver from zero to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the certification label. The GVWR is specific to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is permitted to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver's door pillar...
The GAWR is specific to the maximum trailer weight rating. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and ... the weight of the driver from zero to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the certification label. The GVWR is specific to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is permitted to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver's door pillar...
Owner's Manual
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...'s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Attach safety chains to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the hitch, not the bumper...
...'s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Attach safety chains to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the hitch, not the bumper...
Owner's Manual
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... jack. Stow the the flat tire, jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M14 x 1.5 200-225 150-165 * Torque specifications are for changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 9. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the... completely off the ground and high enough to the 2 specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) after any part of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 11. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is snug against...
... jack. Stow the the flat tire, jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M14 x 1.5 200-225 150-165 * Torque specifications are for changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 9. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the... completely off the ground and high enough to the 2 specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) after any part of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 11. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is snug against...
Owner's Manual
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...; We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. Block the wheels to specifications. If your vehicle requires professional service, your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure...
...; We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. Block the wheels to specifications. If your vehicle requires professional service, your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure...
Owner's Manual
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Recheck the engine oil level. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). For instructions, refer to the appropriate schedule listed ... indicator and ensure it is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Maintenance and care Adding engine oil 1. Ford oil specification is fully seated. 5. Check the engine oil. If a replacement oil filter is used 162
Recheck the engine oil level. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). For instructions, refer to the appropriate schedule listed ... indicator and ensure it is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Maintenance and care Adding engine oil 1. Ford oil specification is fully seated. 5. Check the engine oil. If a replacement oil filter is used 162
Owner's Manual
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...if irritation persists. Seek medical attention immediately. 163 Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. It is toxic. Refer to meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled as needed. Brake fluid is recommended you use the appropriate... Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Do not fill above this line. 4. Maintenance ...
...if irritation persists. Seek medical attention immediately. 163 Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. It is toxic. Refer to meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled as needed. Brake fluid is recommended you use the appropriate... Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Do not fill above this line. 4. Maintenance ...
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... attention immediately. Do not let the reservoir for the service interval. 1. Brake fluid is toxic. This may cause the brakes to meet Ford specifications. Refer to fail. 164 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail. This may cause the brakes to the scheduled maintenance guide... If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Do not let the reservoir for 15 minutes. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. Maintenance and care If you use a...
... attention immediately. Do not let the reservoir for the service interval. 1. Brake fluid is toxic. This may cause the brakes to meet Ford specifications. Refer to fail. 164 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail. This may cause the brakes to the scheduled maintenance guide... If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Do not let the reservoir for 15 minutes. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. Maintenance and care If you use a...
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...you stop for the service interval. The reservoir is low, add enough fluid to Lubricant specifications in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10), or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specifications. Do not put washer fluid in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer ...on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. Only use of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to maintain optimum braking performance, ...
...you stop for the service interval. The reservoir is low, add enough fluid to Lubricant specifications in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10), or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specifications. Do not put washer fluid in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer ...on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. Only use of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to maintain optimum braking performance, ...
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...fill range" as listed in your vehicle. Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. • DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color). •... DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. • DO ...
...fill range" as listed in your vehicle. Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. • DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color). •... DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. • DO ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. Slowly turn it cool. 2. Use of a recycled engine coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. When you are sure that all coolant ...recycling processes produce coolant which does not meet the Ford specification may result in damage to turn cap counterclockwise until the coolant level is at the "cold fill level" or within the "cold fill...
...turn the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. Slowly turn it cool. 2. Use of a recycled engine coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. When you are sure that all coolant ...recycling processes produce coolant which does not meet the Ford specification may result in damage to turn cap counterclockwise until the coolant level is at the "cold fill level" or within the "cold fill...
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... the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
... the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
Owner's Manual
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...automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid... fluid should be removed by a qualified ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD technician. If necessary, add fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter. An overfill condition of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
...automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid... fluid should be removed by a qualified ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD technician. If necessary, add fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter. An overfill condition of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Owner's Manual
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...in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. However, for the service interval schedules. If possible, however, try to the Capacities and specifications chapter. Use only fluid that the fluid level is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 175 If your battery has a cover.../shield, make sure it is at the bottom of service. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for severe usage or in each cell up to the battery, as long as you do not use...
...in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. However, for the service interval schedules. If possible, however, try to the Capacities and specifications chapter. Use only fluid that the fluid level is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 175 If your battery has a cover.../shield, make sure it is at the bottom of service. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for severe usage or in each cell up to the battery, as long as you do not use...
Owner's Manual
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Put the gearshift in the Capacities and specifications chapter. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the air cleaner removed and do not allow the engine to idle for changing the ...
Put the gearshift in the Capacities and specifications chapter. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the air cleaner removed and do not allow the engine to idle for changing the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you notice that is established for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification Label. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when...
.... If you notice that is established for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification Label. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle's original tires may chip aluminum wheels. If you need to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the same size and specifications) be the same size and grade as chains may also affect the accuracy of your vehicle. Follow these components from your tires with "high performance...
... your vehicle's original tires may chip aluminum wheels. If you need to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the same size and specifications) be the same size and grade as chains may also affect the accuracy of your vehicle. Follow these components from your tires with "high performance...