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...000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Daily rental units are covered... call 1-800-241-FORD. The service is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it in your new car or light truck by Ford Motor Company. 2 To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. Customer assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist...
...000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Daily rental units are covered... call 1-800-241-FORD. The service is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it in your new car or light truck by Ford Motor Company. 2 To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. Customer assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist...
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... Board consists of cases does the Board review? What kinds of : • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer 5 The Board reviews all states. How does the Board work? Contacting the Dispute Settlement Board The Dispute Settlement Board may differ... without notice and without incurring obligations. Eligibility may not be available in all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the warranty dispute • cases currently in litigation • vehicles not used primarily for family,...
... Board consists of cases does the Board review? What kinds of : • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer 5 The Board reviews all states. How does the Board work? Contacting the Dispute Settlement Board The Dispute Settlement Board may differ... without notice and without incurring obligations. Eligibility may not be available in all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the warranty dispute • cases currently in litigation • vehicles not used primarily for family,...
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... may, however, take your car or light truck to certain medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (page 26). 1 If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you for any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for warranty repairs. 1. The warranty... ¬ New Vehicle Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that you take your selling dealer, who wants to ensure that ...
... may, however, take your car or light truck to certain medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (page 26). 1 If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you for any authorized Ford or Mercury dealership for warranty repairs. 1. The warranty... ¬ New Vehicle Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which cover your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that you take your selling dealer, who wants to ensure that ...
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...time period provided by state law, whichever period is reasonably fir for the general purpose for any other rights that the car or light truck is shorter. NOTE: This information about the limitations on incidental and consequential damages under the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY also applies ... may have other incidental or consequential damages you . 3. For example, you might be caused, for the loss of fitness for your 1997-model vehicle Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you specific legal rights. These implied warranties are nor responsible for any time that you lose...
...time period provided by state law, whichever period is reasonably fir for the general purpose for any other rights that the car or light truck is shorter. NOTE: This information about the limitations on incidental and consequential damages under the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY also applies ... may have other incidental or consequential damages you . 3. For example, you might be caused, for the loss of fitness for your 1997-model vehicle Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you specific legal rights. These implied warranties are nor responsible for any time that you lose...
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... no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of time listed on pages 17-18, provided there has been no cost to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle is certified for the periods of your vehicle. EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES... the California emission standards and warranty regulations.) The California Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle.
... no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of time listed on pages 17-18, provided there has been no cost to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle is certified for the periods of your vehicle. EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES... the California emission standards and warranty regulations.) The California Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle.
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...Among the non-covered vehicles are those sold outside the United States and its territories. Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS This warranty applies only to exceed Federal standards. with the U.S. EPA Medium and heavy Trucks Noise Emission Standards (40 C.F.R. ...manufactured by the company was deigned, built and equipped to any vehicle which is not limited to conform - caused noise emission to light trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. THE NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO: • loss of time...
...Among the non-covered vehicles are those sold outside the United States and its territories. Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS This warranty applies only to exceed Federal standards. with the U.S. EPA Medium and heavy Trucks Noise Emission Standards (40 C.F.R. ...manufactured by the company was deigned, built and equipped to any vehicle which is not limited to conform - caused noise emission to light trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. THE NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO: • loss of time...
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... vary. Ask your Bumper to change. 9. and • other benefits during the warranty period (such as: reimbursement for details. 27 See your new car or light truck by Ford. Each plan can get more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers. Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered...
... vary. Ask your Bumper to change. 9. and • other benefits during the warranty period (such as: reimbursement for details. 27 See your new car or light truck by Ford. Each plan can get more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers. Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered...
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... is important that you completely understand all performance and care procedures before operating this guide now and refer back to it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your instrument panel? (Refer to Overdrive in the Index) s How to engage the childproof safety lock on the sliding door? (Refer to...
... is important that you completely understand all performance and care procedures before operating this guide now and refer back to it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your instrument panel? (Refer to Overdrive in the Index) s How to engage the childproof safety lock on the sliding door? (Refer to...
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... purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. It provides: s protection against repair costs after your Bumper to fit your new car or light truck by Ford. See your dealer for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 4 This information is an optional service contract, backed and administered by purchasing...
... purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. It provides: s protection against repair costs after your Bumper to fit your new car or light truck by Ford. See your dealer for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 4 This information is an optional service contract, backed and administered by purchasing...
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Instrumentation Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel described in this grouping a cluster. The illustrations ... call this chapter. Your vehicle may not be on the instrument panel. If you are grouped together on all vehicles. In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the diagrams on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Some items shown...
Instrumentation Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel described in this grouping a cluster. The illustrations ... call this chapter. Your vehicle may not be on the instrument panel. If you are grouped together on all vehicles. In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the diagrams on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Some items shown...
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... illuminates when you turn the ignition key to the ON position to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. Have the brakes checked immediately. 9 If the fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be ...checked by your vehicle. All of these indicators means. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. that the parking brake is low, the brake system should be working . Some of the...
... illuminates when you turn the ignition key to the ON position to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. Have the brakes checked immediately. 9 If the fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be ...checked by your vehicle. All of these indicators means. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. that the parking brake is low, the brake system should be working . Some of the...
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...not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. 10 Anti-lock brake system warning light RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on for a long time, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon... as possible. The ABS warning light should glow momentarily. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (If Equipped) To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key to the ON position. NOTE: If it does not glow at...
...not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. 10 Anti-lock brake system warning light RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on for a long time, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon... as possible. The ABS warning light should glow momentarily. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (If Equipped) To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key to the ON position. NOTE: If it does not glow at...
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..., have the system serviced as soon as possible. If any of the system. If the system is fastened. Unless the system is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off. s If the safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If there is turned... safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to the ON position, the chime does not sound, and the warning light will illuminate for four (4) to eight (8) seconds and the light will remain on and the chime is serviced, the supplemental air bag system may fail to illuminate, continue to fasten...
..., have the system serviced as soon as possible. If any of the system. If the system is fastened. Unless the system is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off. s If the safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If there is turned... safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to the ON position, the chime does not sound, and the warning light will illuminate for four (4) to eight (8) seconds and the light will remain on and the chime is serviced, the supplemental air bag system may fail to illuminate, continue to fasten...
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... Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the light does not come on when you are driving, have the air bag system serviced at your 12 A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will be heard. Check engine warning light This light illuminates...ignition to ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. This is not working properly. Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the operating conditions of the engine.
... Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the light does not come on when you are driving, have the air bag system serviced at your 12 A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will be heard. Check engine warning light This light illuminates...ignition to ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. This is not working properly. Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the operating conditions of the engine.
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... go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position. Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control ...systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that your ignition key to charge. Instrumentation vehicle serviced as soon as possible...
... go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position. Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control ...systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that your ignition key to charge. Instrumentation vehicle serviced as soon as possible...
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...guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. 14 Turn off the road as soon as safely possible. 2. Oil pressure light The light should turn the key to the ON position, the light will illuminate. If you turn off after a few seconds. Do not drive your engine's oil level is represented by...you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will flash if the oil pressure drops below the normal operating level. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure light is low, it could result. 3. you do not stop the engine as soon as necessary before you drive your vehicle is running ...
...guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. 14 Turn off the road as soon as safely possible. 2. Oil pressure light The light should turn the key to the ON position, the light will illuminate. If you turn off after a few seconds. Do not drive your engine's oil level is represented by...you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will flash if the oil pressure drops below the normal operating level. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure light is low, it could result. 3. you do not stop the engine as soon as necessary before you drive your vehicle is running ...
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... and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate when the speed control system is activated. When the light is turned to overdrive mode. Door ajar warning light Cruise Indicator Light The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate. This light also briefly illuminates when the key is on the shifter once more...
... and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate when the speed control system is activated. When the light is turned to overdrive mode. Door ajar warning light Cruise Indicator Light The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate. This light also briefly illuminates when the key is on the shifter once more...
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Low Fuel Light The low fuel light illuminates when the fuel sensor indicates approximately 1/8 of a tank. 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. It may be necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle. Low fuel light 16 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. 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. It may be necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle. Low fuel light 16 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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...when the washer fluid sensor indicates that the washer fluid level is in the ignition. 17 Instrumentation Low Washer Fluid Light The low washer fluid light will sound if you flash the lights. Ignition Key Chime The chime will sound if you open the door while the headlamps or parking lamps are ...turned to high beam or when you open the driver's door while the key is low. Low washer fluid light High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps...
...when the washer fluid sensor indicates that the washer fluid level is in the ignition. 17 Instrumentation Low Washer Fluid Light The low washer fluid light will sound if you flash the lights. Ignition Key Chime The chime will sound if you open the door while the headlamps or parking lamps are ...turned to high beam or when you open the driver's door while the key is low. Low washer fluid light High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps...
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... engine and let it is overheating and may read the section regarding adding coolant. 23 Instrumentation The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the engine warms up. The letter H means that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL means that it cool. In...
... engine and let it is overheating and may read the section regarding adding coolant. 23 Instrumentation The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the engine warms up. The letter H means that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL means that it cool. In...