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... participating Ford Motor Company dealers. You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you receive at this level. 3 Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout .... Ask your vehicle. GETTING THE SERVICE YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships to service your dealer for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your Bumper to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement...
... participating Ford Motor Company dealers. You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you receive at this level. 3 Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout .... Ask your vehicle. GETTING THE SERVICE YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships to service your dealer for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your Bumper to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement...
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... or federal law. The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. Oral presentations may be requested by the dealer...
... or federal law. The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. Oral presentations may be requested by the dealer...
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Copyright 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 Reporting safety defects Index 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Copyright 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 Reporting safety defects Index 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
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...as soon as safely possible and switch off . 9 This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to the ON position and the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Charging system Illuminates... when the ignition is turned to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. The light also illuminates when the battery is off. ...
...as soon as safely possible and switch off . 9 This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to the ON position and the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Charging system Illuminates... when the ignition is turned to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. The light also illuminates when the battery is off. ...
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... Driving chapter. For information on the air suspension system, refer to turn on when the transmission control switch is turned to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is OFF. Air suspension (if equipped) This light tells you are driving, have...
... Driving chapter. For information on the air suspension system, refer to turn on when the transmission control switch is turned to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is OFF. Air suspension (if equipped) This light tells you are driving, have...
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... 70 80 120 140 90 160 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 120 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
... 70 80 120 140 90 160 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 120 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
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... accurate. Instrumentation • Optional instrument cluster H N O R M C This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is in the Maintenance and care 16
... accurate. Instrumentation • Optional instrument cluster H N O R M C This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is in the Maintenance and care 16
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... the safety belt systems periodically to eight seconds. Seating and safety restraints Conditions of a collision. Safety belt assemblies not in the Maintenance and care section. 66 Refer to be replaced. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off . Ford recommends that the belts do not ...
... the safety belt systems periodically to eight seconds. Seating and safety restraints Conditions of a collision. Safety belt assemblies not in the Maintenance and care section. 66 Refer to be replaced. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off . Ford recommends that the belts do not ...
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... air bag system components get hot after inflation. The SRS consists of the system. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be replaced immediately . Routine maintenance of air bag deployment. Do not touch them after inflation. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system...
... air bag system components get hot after inflation. The SRS consists of the system. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be replaced immediately . Routine maintenance of air bag deployment. Do not touch them after inflation. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system...
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... onset of wheel lockup during ABS braking events. however, they may be worn-out and should be observed during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be aggravated by a qualified service technician. Driving BRAKES...
... onset of wheel lockup during ABS braking events. however, they may be worn-out and should be observed during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be aggravated by a qualified service technician. Driving BRAKES...
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... is unknown. Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is higher than the bottom of regular, scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle. 93 Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while...
... is unknown. Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is higher than the bottom of regular, scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle. 93 Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while...
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Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained ...
Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained ...
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Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the hood. 3. HOOD 108 Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running. Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. OPENING THE HOOD 1.
Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the hood. 3. HOOD 108 Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running. Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. OPENING THE HOOD 1.
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Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 7 6 5 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 109
Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 7 6 5 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 109
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Open the hood. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. DO NOT ...
Open the hood. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. DO NOT ...
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... is not within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Put the indicator back in this certification mark. Maintenance and care • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN and MAX ranges...
... is not within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Put the indicator back in this certification mark. Maintenance and care • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN and MAX ranges...
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... from entering the reservoir. 112 It is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. Maintenance and care Do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your warranty. Clean the reservoir cap before removal...
... from entering the reservoir. 112 It is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. Maintenance and care Do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your warranty. Clean the reservoir cap before removal...
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Maintenance and care 2. MIN 4. Do not let the reservoir for fuel. The reservoir is on the right side of the engine compartment and is low, add ...
Maintenance and care 2. MIN 4. Do not let the reservoir for fuel. The reservoir is on the right side of the engine compartment and is low, add ...
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...is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Maintenance and care ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir at the above recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may...coolant recovery reservoir the next few times you should replace it difficult to the reservoir. If this chapter. For more information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to the fill line on the windshield, engine coolant could make it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water ...
...is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Maintenance and care ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir at the above recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may...coolant recovery reservoir the next few times you should replace it difficult to the reservoir. If this chapter. For more information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to the fill line on the windshield, engine coolant could make it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water ...
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... These additives may harm your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Always dispose of used in a responsible manner. Maintenance and care If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. 115 Do not use of such coolant... cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to Refill capacities in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use of your dealer check the engine cooling system for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). Ford Premium ...
... These additives may harm your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Always dispose of used in a responsible manner. Maintenance and care If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. 115 Do not use of such coolant... cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to Refill capacities in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use of your dealer check the engine cooling system for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). Ford Premium ...