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... are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you have a flat tire • ...jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if...
... are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you have a flat tire • ...jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if...
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Ford accessories for your vehicle Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops ...
Ford accessories for your vehicle Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops ...
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... signal Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is turned on . High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are activated. Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is not charging properly and...
... signal Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is turned on . High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are activated. Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is not charging properly and...
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... CONTROLS 3 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3.
... CONTROLS 3 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3.
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... sound and the headlamps and tail lamps will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by two coin-type, three-volt lithium batteries. Replacement batteries for approximately two minutes and forty-five seconds. CK LO NIC PA UN K C LO K UN TR Replacing the... batteries The transmitter is powered by : • battery failure, • weather conditions, or • structures around the vehicle. CK LO NIC PA UN K C LO K UN TR Sounding the panic alarm Press the PANIC ...
... sound and the headlamps and tail lamps will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by two coin-type, three-volt lithium batteries. Replacement batteries for approximately two minutes and forty-five seconds. CK LO NIC PA UN K C LO K UN TR Replacing the... batteries The transmitter is powered by : • battery failure, • weather conditions, or • structures around the vehicle. CK LO NIC PA UN K C LO K UN TR Sounding the panic alarm Press the PANIC ...
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...not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 40 Remove the old batteries. 3. Snap the two halves of the FCC rules. Place the positive (+) side of the transmitter. Twist a thin coin between the two... halves of the new batteries down. 4. Do not take the front part of the transmitter apart. 2. Replacing lost transmitters Take your transmitters to the dealer for reprogramming ...
...not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 40 Remove the old batteries. 3. Snap the two halves of the FCC rules. Place the positive (+) side of the transmitter. Twist a thin coin between the two... halves of the new batteries down. 4. Do not take the front part of the transmitter apart. 2. Replacing lost transmitters Take your transmitters to the dealer for reprogramming ...
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... or a relay, remove the cover of the power distribution box to change a fuse. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 1 2 2 1 2 3 R3 11 12 13 14 D1 R7 R8 Blown fuse 4 5 6 R2 R5 7 8 R4 R1 R10 R9 15 16 R6 9 18 R11...
... or a relay, remove the cover of the power distribution box to change a fuse. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 1 2 2 1 2 3 R3 11 12 13 14 D1 R7 R8 Blown fuse 4 5 6 R2 R5 7 8 R4 R1 R10 R9 15 16 R6 9 18 R11...
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For further information, see Jumper cables in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. 121 Do not push start your vehicle. You could result in the index. An explosion could damage the catalytic converter. Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.
For further information, see Jumper cables in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. 121 Do not push start your vehicle. You could result in the index. An explosion could damage the catalytic converter. Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.
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...jumper cables are clear of moving parts of the discharged battery to be jumped. Switch off any unnecessary electrical equipment. 3. Connect one another. 2. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the engine. Make sure that surround the battery. 1 2 122 Do not connect the end of... the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (1). 4. Roadside emergencies Connecting jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that they do not...
...jumper cables are clear of moving parts of the discharged battery to be jumped. Switch off any unnecessary electrical equipment. 3. Connect one another. 2. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the engine. Make sure that surround the battery. 1 2 122 Do not connect the end of... the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (1). 4. Roadside emergencies Connecting jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that they do not...
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...starting 1. After the disabled vehicle has been started , run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the booster battery (3) and then the discharged battery (4). 3. Removing jumper cables 1. Start the booster vehicle and run both vehicles for a while so the engine can "relearn" its... idle conditions. 1 4 3 2 123 Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 3. Once the engine has been started , allow it to idle for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the cable leads. Remove ...
...starting 1. After the disabled vehicle has been started , run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the booster battery (3) and then the discharged battery (4). 3. Removing jumper cables 1. Start the booster vehicle and run both vehicles for a while so the engine can "relearn" its... idle conditions. 1 4 3 2 123 Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 3. Once the engine has been started , allow it to idle for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the cable leads. Remove ...
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... the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are some general precautions for your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • If you must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained under.... If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Here are sure you disconnect the battery, the engine must work on a hot engine. Take precautions with long hair. • Do not work on at...
... the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are some general precautions for your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • If you must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained under.... If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Here are sure you disconnect the battery, the engine must work on a hot engine. Take precautions with long hair. • Do not work on at...
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Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 130
Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 130
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Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 131
Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 131
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...done cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to help prevent corrosion. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. If you are always tightly fastened to the "level" indicator. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of ...baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals, remove the cables from the terminal(s) and clean with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. Maintenance and care Battery Your vehicle may be equipped with a wire brush. Motor SUPER START craft Pb ...
...done cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to help prevent corrosion. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. If you are always tightly fastened to the "level" indicator. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of ...baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals, remove the cables from the terminal(s) and clean with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. Maintenance and care Battery Your vehicle may be equipped with a wire brush. Motor SUPER START craft Pb ...
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... add plain tap water to only fill the battery cell with a Motorcraft service battery, identical in your battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 40 000 km (24 000 miles). Do not overfill the battery cell. Maintenance and care Battery replacement If your original equipment battery requires replacement while under warranty, it should not...
... add plain tap water to only fill the battery cell with a Motorcraft service battery, identical in your battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 40 000 km (24 000 miles). Do not overfill the battery cell. Maintenance and care Battery replacement If your original equipment battery requires replacement while under warranty, it should not...
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...disposal. Do not allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco to spill. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Follow these steps to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. 145 Follow your eyes and also provide ventilation. Always dispose of personal... injury. Call your hands on the ends when lifting a battery could cause acid to come near the battery. Maintenance and care Applying too much ...
...disposal. Do not allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco to spill. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Follow these steps to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. 145 Follow your eyes and also provide ventilation. Always dispose of personal... injury. Call your hands on the ends when lifting a battery could cause acid to come near the battery. Maintenance and care Applying too much ...
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...Relearning the idle function Because your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually "relearned". • If the battery has been disconnected or if a new battery has been installed, the clock and preset radio stations must "relearn" its idle, the idle quality of your vehicle's...and start the vehicle. 3. To begin this process: 1. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the computer must be reset once the battery is electronically controlled, some control conditions are maintained by power from the...
...Relearning the idle function Because your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually "relearned". • If the battery has been disconnected or if a new battery has been installed, the clock and preset radio stations must "relearn" its idle, the idle quality of your vehicle's...and start the vehicle. 3. To begin this process: 1. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the computer must be reset once the battery is electronically controlled, some control conditions are maintained by power from the...
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... four idle periods. • At least 10 minutes of driving on -board diagnostic(OBD) II system. Maintenance and care Preparing your vehicle's powertrain system or battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a condition unready for I /M testing, the law specifies that additional city and highway driving is...
... four idle periods. • At least 10 minutes of driving on -board diagnostic(OBD) II system. Maintenance and care Preparing your vehicle's powertrain system or battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a condition unready for I /M testing, the law specifies that additional city and highway driving is...
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... on the engine decal. 183 Capacities and specifications Motorcraft parts Part number Component Spark plug* Air filter Passenger compartment air filter Fuel filter Oil filter Battery PCV valve Crankcase ventilation filter 2.0 litre engine AZFS-22F # 1+2** AZFS-22FE# 3+4 2.5 litre engine AWSF-32F FA-1612 FP4 FG-800A FL-2005 BXT-40R EV...
... on the engine decal. 183 Capacities and specifications Motorcraft parts Part number Component Spark plug* Air filter Passenger compartment air filter Fuel filter Oil filter Battery PCV valve Crankcase ventilation filter 2.0 litre engine AZFS-22F # 1+2** AZFS-22FE# 3+4 2.5 litre engine AWSF-32F FA-1612 FP4 FG-800A FL-2005 BXT-40R EV...
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... Automatic transaxle driving with ...89 fluid, adding ...141 fluid, checking ...142 fluid, refill capacities ...184 fluid, specification ...185 B Backing up ...89, 95 Battery charging system warning light . .6 jumping a disabled battery ...121 proper disposal, recycling ...145 replacement, specifications . .183 servicing ...143 190 Brake fluid checking and adding ...135 specifications ...185 Brake-shift interlock...
... Automatic transaxle driving with ...89 fluid, adding ...141 fluid, checking ...142 fluid, refill capacities ...184 fluid, specification ...185 B Backing up ...89, 95 Battery charging system warning light . .6 jumping a disabled battery ...121 proper disposal, recycling ...145 replacement, specifications . .183 servicing ...143 190 Brake fluid checking and adding ...135 specifications ...185 Brake-shift interlock...