Owner's Manual
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Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the warning label may become visible. In the event of a collision, the sew pattern may release, and the orange portion of personal injury. 61 Seating and safety restraints The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger inboard buckle location covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety belt. If this occurs, the safety belt and buckle must be replaced.
Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the warning label may become visible. In the event of a collision, the sew pattern may release, and the orange portion of personal injury. 61 Seating and safety restraints The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger inboard buckle location covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety belt. If this occurs, the safety belt and buckle must be replaced.
Owner's Manual
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Use only the tire sizes that are listed in the Service Guide. • Four-tire rotation • Five-tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Maintenance and care Rotating your tires Rotate your tires at regular intervals to ensure even wear. When replacing full size; These intervals are listed on the tire pressure decal. 151 tires, never mix radial bias belted or bias-type tires.
Use only the tire sizes that are listed in the Service Guide. • Four-tire rotation • Five-tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Maintenance and care Rotating your tires Rotate your tires at regular intervals to ensure even wear. When replacing full size; These intervals are listed on the tire pressure decal. 151 tires, never mix radial bias belted or bias-type tires.
Owner's Manual
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... ...62,63 disposal ...63 driver air bag ...64 indicator light ...7,64 operation ...63 tone generator ...64 wearing safety belts ...64 Air cleaner filter ...145 replacing ...146 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...19 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...93 noise ...93 ...lock ...93 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...9 fluid, checking and adding ...133 power braking ...93 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...160 halogen ...161 headlamps ...162 high-mount brakelamp ...164 rear lamps ...164,165,167,168 specifications ...172 Cargo area shade ...41 Changing ...
... ...62,63 disposal ...63 driver air bag ...64 indicator light ...7,64 operation ...63 tone generator ...64 wearing safety belts ...64 Air cleaner filter ...145 replacing ...146 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...19 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...93 noise ...93 ...lock ...93 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...9 fluid, checking and adding ...133 power braking ...93 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...160 halogen ...161 headlamps ...162 high-mount brakelamp ...164 rear lamps ...164,165,167,168 specifications ...172 Cargo area shade ...41 Changing ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine ...89 starting a warm engine ...89 Steering wheel tilting ...29 Tail lamps bulb replacement ...167,168 Tilt steering wheel ...29 Tire types ...152 Tires ...148 changing ...114 checking the pressure ...150 replacing ...151 rotating ...151 snow tires and chains ...152 tire grades ...148 treadwear ...148......185 Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) ...18,19,23 Warning chimes ...10 headlamps on ...11 key in ignition ...11 safety belt ...10 Washer fluid ...134 reservoir ...135 windshield ...30 Windows one-touch down ...35 power windows, operating ...34 Windshield washing ...30 ...
...engine ...89 starting a warm engine ...89 Steering wheel tilting ...29 Tail lamps bulb replacement ...167,168 Tilt steering wheel ...29 Tire types ...152 Tires ...148 changing ...114 checking the pressure ...150 replacing ...151 rotating ...151 snow tires and chains ...152 tire grades ...148 treadwear ...148......185 Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) ...18,19,23 Warning chimes ...10 headlamps on ...11 key in ignition ...11 safety belt ...10 Washer fluid ...134 reservoir ...135 windshield ...30 Windows one-touch down ...35 power windows, operating ...34 Windshield washing ...30 ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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... period for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. When making warranty repairs on your vehicle, the dealer will repair, replace or adjust all parts on the type of usage and/or environmental conditions - and is to cover paint damage due to a defect ...in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. For damage caused by Ford. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. There are authorized by airborne material (environmental fallout)...
... period for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. When making warranty repairs on your vehicle, the dealer will repair, replace or adjust all parts on the type of usage and/or environmental conditions - and is to cover paint damage due to a defect ...in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. For damage caused by Ford. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. There are authorized by airborne material (environmental fallout)...
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... with components on the List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that should be replaced on a certain recommended replacement schedule: These parts remain under warranty until : (a) the 14
... with components on the List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that should be replaced on a certain recommended replacement schedule: These parts remain under warranty until : (a) the 14
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... is your emission control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will be hoses, belts, connectors and other state adopting both of time listed on your 1997-model vehicle. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle. For seven years or 70,000 miles (whichever... control system on your vehicle for sale in California or other emission-related assemblies. Your emission control system may be repaired or replaced by Ford to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs ...
... is your emission control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will be hoses, belts, connectors and other state adopting both of time listed on your 1997-model vehicle. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle. For seven years or 70,000 miles (whichever... control system on your vehicle for sale in California or other emission-related assemblies. Your emission control system may be repaired or replaced by Ford to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs ...
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..., belts. Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that should be replaced on the List of Parts. Coverage for 1997-Model...Manifold - These parts remain under warranty until the first replacement time that are covered by this warranty are used with components on a certain recommended maintenance schedule. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) 1 Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •...
..., belts. Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that should be replaced on the List of Parts. Coverage for 1997-Model...Manifold - These parts remain under warranty until the first replacement time that are covered by this warranty are used with components on a certain recommended maintenance schedule. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) 1 Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace the PCV valve.(1) u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 10 Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; .... u Inspect steering operation and linkage. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60,000 MILES (96,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Normal Schedule 55,000 MILES (88,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and...
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace the PCV valve.(1) u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 10 Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; .... u Inspect steering operation and linkage. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60,000 MILES (96,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Normal Schedule 55,000 MILES (88,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and...
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.... u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 MILES (144,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect brake lines, hoses, and connections. Normal Schedule 85,000 MILES (136,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and...
.... u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 MILES (144,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect brake lines, hoses, and connections. Normal Schedule 85,000 MILES (136,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and...
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s). and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will replace the valve at no cost at 60,000 miles (96,000 kilometers), ... Canada and California. 14 DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 MILES (192,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filters. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Replace air cleaner filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 MILES (184,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and...
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will replace the valve at no cost at 60,000 miles (96,000 kilometers), ... Canada and California. 14 DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 MILES (192,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filters. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Replace air cleaner filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 MILES (184,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and...
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...hoses, and connections. u Replace the PCV valve. (2) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. Inspect accessory drive belts. and check coolant strength every... 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. Severe Duty Schedule 60,000 MILES (100,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
...hoses, and connections. u Replace the PCV valve. (2) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. Inspect accessory drive belts. and check coolant strength every... 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. Severe Duty Schedule 60,000 MILES (100,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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... brake lines, hoses, and connections. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 26 Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. and check coolant strength every... shield(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 93,000 MILES (155,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. Inspect accessory drive belts. Severe Duty Schedule 90,000 MILES (150,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and...
... brake lines, hoses, and connections. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 26 Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. and check coolant strength every... shield(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 93,000 MILES (155,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. Inspect accessory drive belts. Severe Duty Schedule 90,000 MILES (150,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and...
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... Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer. (2) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If operating in Canada and California. 30 Inspect accessory drive belts. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Replace the PCV valve. Replace air cleaner filter...
... Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer. (2) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect front and rear brakes. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If operating in Canada and California. 30 Inspect accessory drive belts. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Replace the PCV valve. Replace air cleaner filter...