Owner's Manual
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For load specification terms found on the label, refer to figure in this chapter. Remember to Loading your vehicle in the tongue load of control, and personal injury. ... the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Driving Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on : • Traveling farther than 80 km (50 miles). • Towing in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds...
For load specification terms found on the label, refer to figure in this chapter. Remember to Loading your vehicle in the tongue load of control, and personal injury. ... the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Driving Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on : • Traveling farther than 80 km (50 miles). • Towing in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds...
Owner's Manual
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... are covered. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a maintenance guide and or service guide which parts and services are designed and built to specifications. Check your "Warranty Guide" to find out which makes tracking routine service... do-it-yourself items in your vehicle. 162 Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for your vehicle easy.
... are covered. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a maintenance guide and or service guide which parts and services are designed and built to specifications. Check your "Warranty Guide" to find out which makes tracking routine service... do-it-yourself items in your vehicle. 162 Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for your vehicle easy.
Owner's Manual
Page 171
... filler cap The design of the arrow and pull. To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your local recycling center to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for disposing of these types of fluids. Do not open , turn...
... filler cap The design of the arrow and pull. To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your local recycling center to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for disposing of these types of fluids. Do not open , turn...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
.... Windshield washer system If necessary, add enough washer fluid to fail. Follow the instructions on the side of the reservoir. Do not put engine coolant in the container for the master cylinder run dry. M AX IN M BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design Do not let the reservoir for the... damage to your brakes. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 you use brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter Capacities and specifications). Maintenance and care Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
.... Windshield washer system If necessary, add enough washer fluid to fail. Follow the instructions on the side of the reservoir. Do not put engine coolant in the container for the master cylinder run dry. M AX IN M BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design Do not let the reservoir for the... damage to your brakes. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 you use brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter Capacities and specifications). Maintenance and care Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
Owner's Manual
Page 174
...°C). The level of coolant should be burned if you can result in your vehicle. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as F6AZ-19544-A, meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Coolant concentration testing is hot. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the...
...°C). The level of coolant should be burned if you can result in your vehicle. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as F6AZ-19544-A, meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Coolant concentration testing is hot. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the...
Owner's Manual
Page 175
... and refilled with Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. 175 Alcohol and other liquids can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant. • Do not mix with recycled coolant unless the bottle label states compliance with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water ...cooling system must be added, in case of emergency, to the coolant. Maintenance and care • A large amount of water without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to reach a vehicle service location.
... and refilled with Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. 175 Alcohol and other liquids can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant. • Do not mix with recycled coolant unless the bottle label states compliance with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water ...cooling system must be added, in case of emergency, to the coolant. Maintenance and care • A large amount of water without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to reach a vehicle service location.
Owner's Manual
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... cooling system may result. 177 Operating an engine with a low level of engine coolant is important that the engine coolant be necessary to the coolant system. Color, specific gravity and freeze point of the coolant are not indicators of engine coolant with time and usage. Coolant usage ... than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to ensure the coolant concentration in damage to increase the coolant concentration above 60 % (protection to the Refill capacities in the Capacities and Specifications chapter. Refer to the chart on...
... cooling system may result. 177 Operating an engine with a low level of engine coolant is important that the engine coolant be necessary to the coolant system. Color, specific gravity and freeze point of the coolant are not indicators of engine coolant with time and usage. Coolant usage ... than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to ensure the coolant concentration in damage to increase the coolant concentration above 60 % (protection to the Refill capacities in the Capacities and Specifications chapter. Refer to the chart on...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid. MAX MIN 178 Use of automotive fluids. Refer to the MAX mark. Maintenance and care Use of recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of used engine coolant Used engine coolant should come up to the Capacities and specifications chapter. However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford...
... fluid. MAX MIN 178 Use of automotive fluids. Refer to the MAX mark. Maintenance and care Use of recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of used engine coolant Used engine coolant should come up to the Capacities and specifications chapter. However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford...
Owner's Manual
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...RATING (R+M)/2 Method 87 Fuel quality If you continue to use a high-quality fuel. 199 We recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel. We do not recommend gasolines labeled as "regular"...most driving conditions on high quality fuels that are sold with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Do not be necessary to add any engine damage. Maintenance and care Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with octane ratings of 86 or even less. It ...
...RATING (R+M)/2 Method 87 Fuel quality If you continue to use a high-quality fuel. 199 We recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel. We do not recommend gasolines labeled as "regular"...most driving conditions on high quality fuels that are sold with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Do not be necessary to add any engine damage. Maintenance and care Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with octane ratings of 86 or even less. It ...
Owner's Manual
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... emission control device or prevent it may not pass the I /M) testing In some tune up specifications. Readiness for complete emission warranty information. Please consult your check engine light is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located under the hood. If your "Warranty ...Guide" for inspection/maintenance (I /M test with the check engine light on. 204 This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some localities, it from working. Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test...
... emission control device or prevent it may not pass the I /M) testing In some tune up specifications. Readiness for complete emission warranty information. Please consult your check engine light is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located under the hood. If your "Warranty ...Guide" for inspection/maintenance (I /M test with the check engine light on. 204 This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some localities, it from working. Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test...
Owner's Manual
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...must be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter "FE" as shown on the engine decal. 223 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-...
...must be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter "FE" as shown on the engine decal. 223 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-...
Owner's Manual
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Capacities and specifications Capacities Engine oil - with automatic transaxle 2.0 litre engine 4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 l (4.0 qts) 2.5 litre engine 5.5 l (5.8 qts) 5.0 l (5.3 qts) 1.9 l (2.0 qts) 8.5 l (9.0 qts.) 9.6 l (10.2 qts) Fill to MAX mark 6.6 l (7.0 qts)* 7.1 l (7.5 qts)** 9.5 l (10.0 qts)* 9.7 l (10.2 qts)** Fill to top of reservoir 58.5 l (15.4 gallons) Fill to MAX mark 224 without Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle with oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system * Total capacity ** with filter -
Capacities and specifications Capacities Engine oil - with automatic transaxle 2.0 litre engine 4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 l (4.0 qts) 2.5 litre engine 5.5 l (5.8 qts) 5.0 l (5.3 qts) 1.9 l (2.0 qts) 8.5 l (9.0 qts.) 9.6 l (10.2 qts) Fill to MAX mark 6.6 l (7.0 qts)* 7.1 l (7.5 qts)** 9.5 l (10.0 qts)* 9.7 l (10.2 qts)** Fill to top of reservoir 58.5 l (15.4 gallons) Fill to MAX mark 224 without Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle with oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system * Total capacity ** with filter -
Owner's Manual
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...3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, (North America) DOT 4 Brake Fluid or Super DOT 4 (Europe) Premium engine coolant Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON® ATF Ford part number Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A (DOT 3) (North America ESD-M6C57-A (Super DOT 4) (Europe) Item Brake fluid C6AZ...-19542-AB for MERCON® V may cause internal transaxle damage. 225 Use of any fluid approved and/or labeled for DOT 3 Engine coolant E2FZ-19549-AA CXC...
...3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, (North America) DOT 4 Brake Fluid or Super DOT 4 (Europe) Premium engine coolant Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON® ATF Ford part number Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A (DOT 3) (North America ESD-M6C57-A (Super DOT 4) (Europe) Item Brake fluid C6AZ...-19542-AB for MERCON® V may cause internal transaxle damage. 225 Use of any fluid approved and/or labeled for DOT 3 Engine coolant E2FZ-19549-AA CXC...
Owner's Manual
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Capacities and specifications Engine data Engine Capacity Power output Max. torque Fuel required Continuous engine speed Max. intermittent engine speed Idle speed (manual transaxle) Mixture preparation Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Valve clearances 0.14 mm Inlet Exhaust 0.30 mm mm rpm rpm ...rpm 6150 6375 800±50 (880±50) cm3 kW (HP) at rpm Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 2.0 litre Engine 1988 96 (125) 5500 176 (130) 4000 2.5 litre Engine 2544 125 (170) 6250 220 (162) 4250 87 Octane 6700 6925 725±50 (725±50) Injection system 1-3-4-2 1.3 Electronically controlled...
Capacities and specifications Engine data Engine Capacity Power output Max. torque Fuel required Continuous engine speed Max. intermittent engine speed Idle speed (manual transaxle) Mixture preparation Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Valve clearances 0.14 mm Inlet Exhaust 0.30 mm mm rpm rpm ...rpm 6150 6375 800±50 (880±50) cm3 kW (HP) at rpm Nm (lb-ft) at rpm 2.0 litre Engine 1988 96 (125) 5500 176 (130) 4000 2.5 litre Engine 2544 125 (170) 6250 220 (162) 4250 87 Octane 6700 6925 725±50 (725±50) Injection system 1-3-4-2 1.3 Electronically controlled...
Owner's Manual
Page 237
...authorized Ford, Lincoln-Mercury or Ford of the new vehicle's warranty or the accessories warranty, whichever is made from your dealer to fulfill your vehicle. Ford accessories are warranted for up to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your automotive needs; These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your ...Customer assistance FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Not all models. 237
...authorized Ford, Lincoln-Mercury or Ford of the new vehicle's warranty or the accessories warranty, whichever is made from your dealer to fulfill your vehicle. Ford accessories are warranted for up to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your automotive needs; These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your ...Customer assistance FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Not all models. 237
Owner's Manual
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...116 Anti-theft system (see Passive Anti-Theft System) Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) Audio system ...34 Automatic transaxle driving with ...121 fluid, adding ...179 fluid, checking ...179 fluid, refill capacities ...224 fluid, specification ...225 B Backing up ...123, 129 Battery charging system warning ...in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing foglamps ...208 headlamps ...206 high-mounted brake lamp ...210 license plate lamp ...209 rear lamps ...209 specifications ...212 C Cabin air filter ...33, 186 Capacities for refilling fluids ...224 Carbon monoxyde in exhaust . .110 Catalytic converter ...202...
...116 Anti-theft system (see Passive Anti-Theft System) Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) Audio system ...34 Automatic transaxle driving with ...121 fluid, adding ...179 fluid, checking ...179 fluid, refill capacities ...224 fluid, specification ...225 B Backing up ...123, 129 Battery charging system warning ...in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing foglamps ...208 headlamps ...206 high-mounted brake lamp ...210 license plate lamp ...209 rear lamps ...209 specifications ...212 C Cabin air filter ...33, 186 Capacities for refilling fluids ...224 Carbon monoxyde in exhaust . .110 Catalytic converter ...202...
Owner's Manual
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...see Parking brake) Emission control system ...202 Engine check engine warning light ...12 fuel pump shut-off switch ...141 lubricant specifications ...225 preparing to start ...111 refill capacities ...224 starting ...114 Engine block heater ...115 Engine coolant checking and adding ...174 disposal ...178... checking and adding ...169 dipstick ...167, 168, 169 disposal ...171 engine oil pressure warning light ...18 filter specifications ...223 refill capacities ...224 specifications ...225 Exhaust fumes ...110, 202 F Fan (see Engine fan) Flasher, hazard ...56, 141 Flashing the lights ...57 Floor ...
...see Parking brake) Emission control system ...202 Engine check engine warning light ...12 fuel pump shut-off switch ...141 lubricant specifications ...225 preparing to start ...111 refill capacities ...224 starting ...114 Engine block heater ...115 Engine coolant checking and adding ...174 disposal ...178... checking and adding ...169 dipstick ...167, 168, 169 disposal ...171 engine oil pressure warning light ...18 filter specifications ...223 refill capacities ...224 specifications ...225 Exhaust fumes ...110, 202 F Fan (see Engine fan) Flasher, hazard ...56, 141 Flashing the lights ...57 Floor ...
Owner's Manual
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... automotive fuels ...196 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...141 Fuse panels engine compartment ...144 instrument panel ...146 Fuses charts ...145, 148 checking and replacing ...143 G Gas mileage (see Fuel) Gauges engine coolant temperature ...20 fuel ...21 odometer ...20 speedometer ...20 trip ...odometer ...20 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...131 Gearshift ...123, 128 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .131 H Hazard flashers ...56, 141 Head restraints ...74 Headlamps aiming ...213 bulb specifications ...212 ...
... automotive fuels ...196 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...141 Fuse panels engine compartment ...144 instrument panel ...146 Fuses charts ...145, 148 checking and replacing ...143 G Gas mileage (see Fuel) Gauges engine coolant temperature ...20 fuel ...21 odometer ...20 speedometer ...20 trip ...odometer ...20 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...131 Gearshift ...123, 128 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .131 H Hazard flashers ...56, 141 Head restraints ...74 Headlamps aiming ...213 bulb specifications ...212 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... maintenance and may also help to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in this guide. Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center has factory trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. ...will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of the work performed is an investment that are used meet Ford engineering specifications. Be sure receipts for the service of genuine Ford replacement parts. General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Why Maintain Your Vehicle...
... maintenance and may also help to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in this guide. Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center has factory trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. ...will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of the work performed is an investment that are used meet Ford engineering specifications. Be sure receipts for the service of genuine Ford replacement parts. General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Why Maintain Your Vehicle...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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... expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance, and may help increase the value you receive when you may find that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. owner, you sell or trade your vehicle. For details, see any damage to perform scheduled maintenance as a dealer demonstrator), whichever occurs first. It is your...
... expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance, and may help increase the value you receive when you may find that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. owner, you sell or trade your vehicle. For details, see any damage to perform scheduled maintenance as a dealer demonstrator), whichever occurs first. It is your...