Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check battery performance. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect steering and linkage. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect ... wiper operation. In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect for leaks and damage. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit...
...if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check battery performance. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect steering and linkage. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect ... wiper operation. In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect for leaks and damage. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for extended periods above 45 mph, non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in...quantity). EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in...
...off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for extended periods above 45 mph, non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in...quantity). EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 108 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could poke a hole in the tire ...and cause an air leak. 7. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure. Check the...
... tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 108 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could poke a hole in the tire ...and cause an air leak. 7. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure. Check the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... prevent your vehicle from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall • Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to be replaced. Tires, Wheels and Loading the road in the exhaust... and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 121 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... prevent your vehicle from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall • Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to be replaced. Tires, Wheels and Loading the road in the exhaust... and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 121 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... switch is located in on the reset button. 4. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by a broken wire within 15 the fuse. Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 148 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the... vehicle are identified by pushing in the front passenger's footwell, behind the kick panel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Check the fuel system for leaks. Make another check for leaks. 3. Turn the ignition OFF. 2.
... switch is located in on the reset button. 4. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by a broken wire within 15 the fuse. Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 148 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the... vehicle are identified by pushing in the front passenger's footwell, behind the kick panel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Check the fuel system for leaks. Make another check for leaks. 3. Turn the ignition OFF. 2.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...coolant can result in case of a vehicle with a pressurized cap, or if it cool. 187 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may be drained and refilled with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). For vehicles ... • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with a non-pressurized cap on the radiator of emergency, to the "FULL COLD" level. To reduce the risk of the engine coolant...
...coolant can result in case of a vehicle with a pressurized cap, or if it cool. 187 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may be drained and refilled with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). For vehicles ... • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with a non-pressurized cap on the radiator of emergency, to the "FULL COLD" level. To reduce the risk of the engine coolant...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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It may have your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 188 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of in engine overheating and possible engine damage...the next few times you removed the radiator cap in vehicles originally equipped with a low level of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to release. 3. Follow your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Turn until ...
It may have your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 188 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of in engine overheating and possible engine damage...the next few times you removed the radiator cap in vehicles originally equipped with a low level of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to release. 3. Follow your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Turn until ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... system is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to meet 199 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Information about your vehicle continues to the specified schedule. This OBD-II... the engine's emission control system. The scheduled maintenance items listed in performance and durability. Exhaust leaks may result in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete emission warranty information. Do not park,...
... system is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to meet 199 2005 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Information about your vehicle continues to the specified schedule. This OBD-II... the engine's emission control system. The scheduled maintenance items listed in performance and durability. Exhaust leaks may result in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete emission warranty information. Do not park,...