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...to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of accessories is made from your dealer to fulfill your local authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. or Canada, register your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is available through your automotive needs; they can direct ...office. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials 9 These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your vehicle in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If you , they are in North ...
...to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of accessories is made from your dealer to fulfill your local authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. or Canada, register your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is available through your automotive needs; they can direct ...office. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials 9 These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your vehicle in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If you , they are in North ...
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... Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 See your vehicle and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Ford accessories are available for all accessories are warrented for complete warranty information and availability. Ford accessories for your dealer for up to three years...
... Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 See your vehicle and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Ford accessories are available for all accessories are warrented for complete warranty information and availability. Ford accessories for your dealer for up to three years...
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... their performance may be installed only by operating your 12 such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use or are not properly installed. Ordering additional publications Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards...
... their performance may be installed only by operating your 12 such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use or are not properly installed. Ordering additional publications Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards...
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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. Copyright 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.
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. Copyright 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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... one buckle and one tongue that is in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to ride in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving.
... one buckle and one tongue that is in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to ride in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving.
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... or by law to adult passengers in your vehicle. If any infant or child restraint you must put them in safety seats made especially for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Children...
... or by law to adult passengers in your vehicle. If any infant or child restraint you must put them in safety seats made especially for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Children...
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Insert the belt tongue into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Before placing the child into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Contact the manufacturer ... vehicles built for information about ordering a tether strap. Make sure the tongue is perpendicular to attach anchor hardware, if required. Tighten the anchor according to specifications.
Insert the belt tongue into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Before placing the child into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Contact the manufacturer ... vehicles built for information about ordering a tether strap. Make sure the tongue is perpendicular to attach anchor hardware, if required. Tighten the anchor according to specifications.
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... Compliance Label on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. No towing... packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Inspect these components carefully after towing. Replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they may lower...
... Compliance Label on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. No towing... packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Inspect these components carefully after towing. Replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they may lower...
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... gives to the vehicle. Driving Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to the manufacturer's specifications. If you . Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to local and Federal regulations. Make sure your trailer lamps conform to your dealer or...
... gives to the vehicle. Driving Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to the manufacturer's specifications. If you . Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to local and Federal regulations. Make sure your trailer lamps conform to your dealer or...
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... , avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry or long hair that could get caught up in moving parts. • Do not work on 1. Block the wheels to specifications. Turn off 1. If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from moving unexpectedly. 107 Maintenance and...
... , avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry or long hair that could get caught up in moving parts. • Do not work on 1. Block the wheels to specifications. Turn off 1. If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from moving unexpectedly. 107 Maintenance and...
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... ranges, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Recheck the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is WSS-M2C153-G. Ford oil specification is not within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Put the indicator back in this certification mark...
... ranges, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Recheck the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is WSS-M2C153-G. Ford oil specification is not within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Put the indicator back in this certification mark...
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... engine noises or knock may be experienced. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled as needed at least once each year: 1. It is recommended you use the ...appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine oil and filter according to engine damage which is...
... engine noises or knock may be experienced. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled as needed at least once each year: 1. It is recommended you use the ...appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine oil and filter according to engine damage which is...
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.... Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail. This may cause the brakes to meet Ford specifications. a If the level is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. MIN 4. If you stop for the windshield washer fluid. 113 Visually .... 3. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you use a brake fluid that is low, add enough fluid to Lubricant specifications in the container for fuel. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run...
.... Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail. This may cause the brakes to meet Ford specifications. a If the level is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. MIN 4. If you stop for the windshield washer fluid. 113 Visually .... 3. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you use a brake fluid that is low, add enough fluid to Lubricant specifications in the container for fuel. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run...
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... the cap. Do not use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. The use supplemental coolant additives in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your community's regulations and standards for four years or 80,000 km ...you remove the cap, turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. When you are sure that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Maintenance and care If you must remove...
... the cap. Do not use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. The use supplemental coolant additives in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your community's regulations and standards for four years or 80,000 km ...you remove the cap, turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. When you are sure that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Maintenance and care If you must remove...
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... to cool before checking. 1. Maintenance and care TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used is recommended that you notice some sign of transmission fluid may cause shift... indicated on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 119 Park the vehicle on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the "Service Guide."
... to cool before checking. 1. Maintenance and care TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used is recommended that you notice some sign of transmission fluid may cause shift... indicated on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 119 Park the vehicle on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the "Service Guide."
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If you notice that is established for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Tire Pressure Label. To make sure your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle ...
If you notice that is established for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Tire Pressure Label. To make sure your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle ...
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... damage the fuel system or cause it stops before completely removing the cap. 127 If you must install steel wheels of the same size and specifications as those originally installed. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. If you hear a hissing sound...
... damage the fuel system or cause it stops before completely removing the cap. 127 If you must install steel wheels of the same size and specifications as those originally installed. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. If you hear a hissing sound...
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...Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly in liters or gallons). 3. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a fuel specification to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. Damage resulting from the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines that contain... oxygenates up to provide information on high quality fuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of...
...Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly in liters or gallons). 3. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a fuel specification to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. Damage resulting from the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines that contain... oxygenates up to provide information on high quality fuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of...
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... diagnostic (OBD-II) system. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on or near the engine. If your vehicle immediately. The engine must warm up specifications. Please consult your vehicle or engine. Allow the vehicle to sit for inspection/maintenance (I /M test" condition. Do not make any kind inside your vehicle, have...
... diagnostic (OBD-II) system. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on or near the engine. If your vehicle immediately. The engine must warm up specifications. Please consult your vehicle or engine. Allow the vehicle to sit for inspection/maintenance (I /M test" condition. Do not make any kind inside your vehicle, have...
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... for inspection, it must be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 142 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter FA-1032 Fuel filter FG-800A Battery (standard) BXT-59 Battery (optional) BXT-65-650...
... for inspection, it must be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 142 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter FA-1032 Fuel filter FG-800A Battery (standard) BXT-59 Battery (optional) BXT-65-650...