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... purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. To receive roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-FORD. Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it... assistance service hotline. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company. If you need to arrange assistance for quick reference. Roadside...
... purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. To receive roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-FORD. Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it... assistance service hotline. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company. If you need to arrange assistance for quick reference. Roadside...
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... a fair and impartial decision. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to be reviewed. After a case is within 40 days of the warranty start date, you expect to resolve your concern Should your choice to do so on the application. Oral presentations may take longer than 30 days to...
... a fair and impartial decision. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to be reviewed. After a case is within 40 days of the warranty start date, you expect to resolve your concern Should your choice to do so on the application. Oral presentations may take longer than 30 days to...
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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 118 171 177 178 77 85 103 2 3 15 45 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 118 171 177 178 77 85 103 2 3 15 45 All rights reserved. Copyright
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... vehicle has run poorly.) 2. The fuel cap may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run out of the engine's emission control systems may cause your Service Engine Soon light to check...
... vehicle has run poorly.) 2. The fuel cap may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run out of the engine's emission control systems may cause your Service Engine Soon light to check...
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... AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 1 Daytime running . 3. On vehicles with a reduced output. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. Warning lights illuminated. To activate: • the engine must be running • the gearshift must not be in P (Park) ... radio to turn on the parking lamps only. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Rotate to the second position to lock. 2. START, cranks the engine. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to operate while the engine is in while...
... AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 1 Daytime running . 3. On vehicles with a reduced output. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. Warning lights illuminated. To activate: • the engine must be running • the gearshift must not be in P (Park) ... radio to turn on the parking lamps only. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Rotate to the second position to lock. 2. START, cranks the engine. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to operate while the engine is in while...
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... vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of radio noise. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting . For more information on starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and...
... vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of radio noise. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting . For more information on starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and...
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... minutes. Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Make sure all vehicle occupants have the vehicle checked. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to idle for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. ... does not slow down automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. For more instructions. If starting the vehicle: 1. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas. If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories...
... minutes. Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Make sure all vehicle occupants have the vehicle checked. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to idle for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. ... does not slow down automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. For more instructions. If starting the vehicle: 1. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas. If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories...
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Starting • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). P R N D D L If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . 79
Starting • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). P R N D D L If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . 79
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Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to the floor. 3. Starting • Push the clutch pedal to 4 (START). 3 2 CK O0 AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 1 80 L
Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to the floor. 3. Starting • Push the clutch pedal to 4 (START). 3 2 CK O0 AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 1 80 L
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Starting 50 60 70 100 120 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 140 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW ...
Starting 50 60 70 100 120 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 140 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW ...
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... engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. For best results, plug the heater in two attempts OR if the temperature is below . If the engine does not start the engine while holding the accelerator down. Release the... the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. The key will not 82 L Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Turn the key to ...
... engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. For best results, plug the heater in two attempts OR if the temperature is below . If the engine does not start the engine while holding the accelerator down. Release the... the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. The key will not 82 L Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Turn the key to ...
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Starting harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you . Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, ... vehicle has been damaged in a collision 83 Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is present in the night before starting the vehicle.
Starting harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you . Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, ... vehicle has been damaged in a collision 83 Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is present in the night before starting the vehicle.
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Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves and other debris. 84 Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves and other debris. 84 Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air.
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... front wheels are prevented from the ABS is required, apply continuous full force on top) during brake applications and compensating for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault is also illuminated. Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning lamp is detected, the light will be...
... front wheels are prevented from the ABS is required, apply continuous full force on top) during brake applications and compensating for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault is also illuminated. Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning lamp is detected, the light will be...
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... in the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 88 Put the gearshift in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Push the control on will cause the brakes to release the brake. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that the gearshift is depressed. TRANSAXLE OPERATION Manual transaxle (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with...
... in the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 88 Put the gearshift in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Push the control on will cause the brakes to release the brake. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that the gearshift is depressed. TRANSAXLE OPERATION Manual transaxle (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with...
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... pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down the brake pedal. 3. Hold down slowly on the accelerator pedal. Turn the ignition key to 4 (START), then let the engine idle for best fuel economy) 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph...
... pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down the brake pedal. 3. Hold down slowly on the accelerator pedal. Turn the ignition key to 4 (START), then let the engine idle for best fuel economy) 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph...
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P R N D D L N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting in and out of R (Reverse). Hold the brake pedal down while in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to roll. P R N D D L 93 Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift in this position.
P R N D D L N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting in and out of R (Reverse). Hold the brake pedal down while in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to roll. P R N D D L 93 Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift in this position.
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... more distance for stopping with trailers should be parked on a grade. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 101 If you must park on a trip to the Severe Duty Schedule in your vehicle will...
... more distance for stopping with trailers should be parked on a grade. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 101 If you must park on a trip to the Severe Duty Schedule in your vehicle will...
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Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the ON position. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in a substantial jolt. 1. Check the fuel system for leaks in an emergency to stop the ...
Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the ON position. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in a substantial jolt. 1. Check the fuel system for leaks in an emergency to stop the ...
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Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 15 15 104 Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the driver's foot well, behind the kick panel. Roadside emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components.
Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 15 15 104 Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the driver's foot well, behind the kick panel. Roadside emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components.