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... vehicle, such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing or misusing the vehicle as a stationary power source • contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals • collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion or objects striking the vehicle 7...intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel pump and fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors,...
... vehicle, such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing or misusing the vehicle as a stationary power source • contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals • collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion or objects striking the vehicle 7...intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel pump and fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors,...
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... Air Control Bypass Valve • Turbocharger Assembly • TWC Air Control Valve • Volume Air Flow Sensor (1) Flex Fuel Vehicle only. Concerning parts that are used with components on a certain recommended replacement schedule: These parts remain under warranty until ... the List of Parts, above. • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (1) • Fuel Tank (Gasoline Only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (1) • Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated Parts...
... Air Control Bypass Valve • Turbocharger Assembly • TWC Air Control Valve • Volume Air Flow Sensor (1) Flex Fuel Vehicle only. Concerning parts that are used with components on a certain recommended replacement schedule: These parts remain under warranty until ... the List of Parts, above. • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (1) • Fuel Tank (Gasoline Only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (1) • Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated Parts...
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...• Synchronizer Assembly • Throttle Air Control Bypass Valve 20 • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold... Valve • Exhaust Manifold • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System (1) • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (Gasoline Only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated...
...• Synchronizer Assembly • Throttle Air Control Bypass Valve 20 • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold... Valve • Exhaust Manifold • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System (1) • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (Gasoline Only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated...
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... your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. 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 •1 •1 •2 •1 •1 21 Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for... five years or 100,000 years. (2) Flex Fuel Vehicle only. If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty does not apply. Important...
... your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. 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 •1 •1 •2 •1 •1 21 Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for... five years or 100,000 years. (2) Flex Fuel Vehicle only. If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty does not apply. Important...
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Low Fuel Light The low fuel light illuminates when the fuel sensor indicates approximately 1/8 of a tank. Low fuel light 16 It may be necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle. It will remain illuminated until the tank is turned to ON, it means the transaxle control unit received an improper signal the last time the vehicle was operated. Overdrive off indicator light If the light flashes for about 8 seconds when the ignition is filled with enough fuel to pass the 1/8 full level.
Low Fuel Light The low fuel light illuminates when the fuel sensor indicates approximately 1/8 of a tank. Low fuel light 16 It may be necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle. It will remain illuminated until the tank is turned to ON, it means the transaxle control unit received an improper signal the last time the vehicle was operated. Overdrive off indicator light If the light flashes for about 8 seconds when the ignition is filled with enough fuel to pass the 1/8 full level.
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... and engine damage may be obtained when the vehicle is in motion. Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper limit of fuel movement within the tank. When you have in hot weather, the pointer may move to the very top of the engine coolant when the ignition is on...
... and engine damage may be obtained when the vehicle is in motion. Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper limit of fuel movement within the tank. When you have in hot weather, the pointer may move to the very top of the engine coolant when the ignition is on...
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Fuel gauge 24 Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is on smooth, level ground. The number of bars illuminated in the display indicates how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. An accurate reading may be obtained when the vehicle is left.
Fuel gauge 24 Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is on smooth, level ground. The number of bars illuminated in the display indicates how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. An accurate reading may be obtained when the vehicle is left.
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... INST ECONOMY. Your vehicle must be moving for each tank of driving you have done since the RESET button was pushed. Instrumentation INST ECONOMY Your instantaneous fuel economy is the fuel economy you can see what your fuel economy is an overall average of your fuel economy. Factors such as you can calculate your average...
... INST ECONOMY. Your vehicle must be moving for each tank of driving you have done since the RESET button was pushed. Instrumentation INST ECONOMY Your instantaneous fuel economy is the fuel economy you can see what your fuel economy is an overall average of your fuel economy. Factors such as you can calculate your average...
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... menu displays TO EMPTY. To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition to Empty, press the SELECT button until you run out of fuel or for each trip you fill the fuel tank. 28 To see the Distance to the OFF position when you take. Each time you want to recalculate the average... press the RESET button. You will probably display the average fuel economy for each tank of fuel. The average fuel economy must be displayed to reset the AVG ECONOMY is when you select another function. Press the SELECT button until you fill the fuel tank or at the beginning of a trip. The best time...
... menu displays TO EMPTY. To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition to Empty, press the SELECT button until you run out of fuel or for each trip you fill the fuel tank. 28 To see the Distance to the OFF position when you take. Each time you want to recalculate the average... press the RESET button. You will probably display the average fuel economy for each tank of fuel. The average fuel economy must be displayed to reset the AVG ECONOMY is when you select another function. Press the SELECT button until you fill the fuel tank or at the beginning of a trip. The best time...
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The weakest link in the front. This includes full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants, as well as other factors. Driving Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) We have all cargo and passengers). 233 Your Safety Compliance ...
The weakest link in the front. This includes full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants, as well as other factors. Driving Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) We have all cargo and passengers). 233 Your Safety Compliance ...
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Weigh your vehicle without cargo. 4. Obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the GVWR to make sure that the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are not exceeded. 234 Weigh the vehicle again once it is loaded to find out how much weight your vehicle can carry. 5. Fill the fuel tank. 3. Subtract vehicle actual weight from your Safety Compliance Certification Label. Calculating the Payload for Your Vehicle To know how much more weight your vehicle can carry: 1. Safety Compliance Certification Label location 2.
Weigh your vehicle without cargo. 4. Obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the GVWR to make sure that the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are not exceeded. 234 Weigh the vehicle again once it is loaded to find out how much weight your vehicle can carry. 5. Fill the fuel tank. 3. Subtract vehicle actual weight from your Safety Compliance Certification Label. Calculating the Payload for Your Vehicle To know how much more weight your vehicle can carry: 1. Safety Compliance Certification Label location 2.
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... vehicle, the allowable trailer weight may be loaded when towing a trailer (including cargo, trailer hitch, etc.). s Obtain the appropriate GCWR from the GCWR. s Fill the fuel tank. Trailer towing table 235 Trailers The trailer towing table shows the maximum allowable trailer weight and maximum GCWR for your vehicle can pull given its...
... vehicle, the allowable trailer weight may be loaded when towing a trailer (including cargo, trailer hitch, etc.). s Obtain the appropriate GCWR from the GCWR. s Fill the fuel tank. Trailer towing table 235 Trailers The trailer towing table shows the maximum allowable trailer weight and maximum GCWR for your vehicle can pull given its...
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.... 3. See Driving with a heavy load in all of them. Attach a new wiper blade to remove it into the lock position. 2. Turn the blade at your fuel tank. s Stay within the recommended load limits. Push the lock pin to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to the...
.... 3. See Driving with a heavy load in all of them. Attach a new wiper blade to remove it into the lock position. 2. Turn the blade at your fuel tank. s Stay within the recommended load limits. Push the lock pin to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to the...
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... improperly in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it stops before completely removing the cap. 309 If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part. The tethered fuel cap If you hear... minimize the possibility of the vehicle. 2. RWARNING If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in a collision. Maintenance and Care Filling the Fuel Tank Removing the tethered fuel cap 1. Open the fuel door on the driver's side of fuel spraying. RWARNING The fuel system may be under pressure.
... improperly in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it stops before completely removing the cap. 309 If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part. The tethered fuel cap If you hear... minimize the possibility of the vehicle. 2. RWARNING If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in a collision. Maintenance and Care Filling the Fuel Tank Removing the tethered fuel cap 1. Open the fuel door on the driver's side of fuel spraying. RWARNING The fuel system may be under pressure.
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.... s parking the vehicle in full sunlight for the weather conditions. Proceed to add fuel to the fuel tank and/or fuel system. Before you fill your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may dull or soften the paint if you do not wash it off... a heavy load on level ground. 2. The fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. If you spill any fuel on extremely hot days. NOTE: If you replace your vehicle with fuel, extinguish all the way inside the fuel filler pipe. A venting fuel tank is normally full after three automatic shutoffs of idling...
.... s parking the vehicle in full sunlight for the weather conditions. Proceed to add fuel to the fuel tank and/or fuel system. Before you fill your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may dull or soften the paint if you do not wash it off... a heavy load on level ground. 2. The fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. If you spill any fuel on extremely hot days. NOTE: If you replace your vehicle with fuel, extinguish all the way inside the fuel filler pipe. A venting fuel tank is normally full after three automatic shutoffs of idling...
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...driving conditions on high quality fuels that contain oxygenates such as a maximum of your fuel tank if you are available. If the condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. There should not be necessary to add any engine damage. Fuel Quality If you continue to... use a high-quality fuel. Gasolines for clean air ...
...driving conditions on high quality fuels that contain oxygenates such as a maximum of your fuel tank if you are available. If the condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. There should not be necessary to add any engine damage. Fuel Quality If you continue to... use a high-quality fuel. Gasolines for clean air ...
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...adverse effect on modern powertrain components. Fuel Economy Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle will normally use. After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the final odometer reading. 4. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer ...reading. 2. Running Out of Fuel NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may need to crank...
...adverse effect on modern powertrain components. Fuel Economy Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle will normally use. After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the final odometer reading. 4. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer ...reading. 2. Running Out of Fuel NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may need to crank...
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...Engine s Start the engine every fifteen days. Fuel system s Fill fuel tank with a light grade oil. NOTE: During extended periods of the fuel pump nozzle. Maintenance and Care s Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches with high-quality unleaded fuel until it reaches normal operating temperature. s With ...parts free from oil and solvents. Run it at fast idle until the first automatic shutoff of vehicle storage (60 days or more), fuel may also clog small orifices. 337 s Cover interior soft trim to oxidation. s Keep all gears while the engine is running. ...
...Engine s Start the engine every fifteen days. Fuel system s Fill fuel tank with a light grade oil. NOTE: During extended periods of the fuel pump nozzle. Maintenance and Care s Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches with high-quality unleaded fuel until it reaches normal operating temperature. s With ...parts free from oil and solvents. Run it at fast idle until the first automatic shutoff of vehicle storage (60 days or more), fuel may also clog small orifices. 337 s Cover interior soft trim to oxidation. s Keep all gears while the engine is running. ...