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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

... Emissions Performance Warranty will not apply to your vehicle if: • the vehicle is testes at high altitude, but is certified to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated Parts • Exhaust Heat Control Valve • Exhaust Manifold 13
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 14

Important information about List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are used with components on a certain recommended replacement schedule: These parts remain under warranty until : (a) the 14 Engine Charger • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) System • PCV System and Oil Filler Cap • Powertrain Control Module • Pulsed Secondary Air Injection Valve...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

... Manifold • Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (Gasoline Only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated Parts • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold (1) • Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) System • PCV System and Oil Filler Cap •...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

..., gaskets, seals, belts. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) 1 Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •1 •1 •2 •1 •1 21 Your Ford dealer...Engine Size Part Name Catalytic Converter Exhaust Manifold - connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that should be replaced on the List of Parts. Coverage for 1997...
Audio Guide 1st Printing - Page 8

Using the scan function • In radio mode, press the scan button to hear a five-second sampling of all CD selections. (The CD...mode on a particular station, press the button again. • In tape mode, press the scan button to the 8 SEEK SCAN TUNE SEEK TRACK SCAN TUNE DISCS to listen to the previous CD track. If you are playing the last track when is pressed, the CD will skip back ...
Audio Guide 1st Printing - Page 9

... radio station memory preset The radio is held in memory on selecting a station, see Using the tune adjust in FM2). These buttons may be used to select up to choose a frequency band. 2. Using the bass and treble adjust The bass and treble adjust buttons allow you selected. For more information on the button that the station is...
Audio Guide 1st Printing - Page 14

Controls and Features Using the Ford compact disc player (if equipped) The CD changer is inserted in each slot, and that only one disc is .... Make sure that the discs are inserted with the label surface upward. Radio power must be ejected or inserted without the vehicle key in the ignition and without the radio power on in the CD changer. 14 You may be on . Insert the CD magazine...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 25

... 100 1 10 2 1 RPM x 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20 20 0 0 0 0 180 200 OFF T MIS OFF INT 1 2 ON MIRRORS RSM L R OFF CST SET ACC AM FM SEEK SCAN BASS TUNE VOL PUSH ON BAL 1 SIDE 1-2 2 3 4 5 6 FADE EJ REW FF - + TREB TAPE LO A/C MAX A/C OFF HI Ignition LOCK locks the steering wheel and allows the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 41

Controls and features Wagon sliding shade Pull the shade to cover the cargo area. The following procedure is damaged or loses its spring tension from excessive use, manual rewind of the shade may be necessary. Rewinding the sliding shade If the shade is a two-person operation: 41 Hook the shade into the notches in the rear trim panels.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 47

... will sound once and parking lamps will not activate the other doors are provided with your remote entry system. A bright yellow key fob and ''DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY'' label are unlocked, they will remain unlocked even after the system has locked the 47 They provide an additional reminder that the remote entry system locks and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 49

...the 49 The interior overhead lamp must be set to the DOOR position in order for approximately 20 seconds, until the key is inserted into the ignition and turned to ON, or until the LOCK button is pressed on . Controls and ... turns on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). Illuminated entry Interior lamps illuminate when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179

REFILL CAPACITIES Your vehicle's fuel capacity The fuel capacity for gap specifications. Ford part number - 2.0 liter SPI engine F7CX-9601-AA BX-58C FG-862 FL400-A EV-229 AGSF-34-E 179 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter Battery Fuel filter Oil filter PCV valve Spark plug* * Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal, located...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185

FORD kg kg kg kg Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is ... rear quarter panels • decklid • liftgate • engine compartment • transaxle Engine number The engine number is located in the following areas of the engine compartment. UF0AXXGAGAJK07767 185 This plate bears technical information on the engine block. Capacities and ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 189

...system ...9 checkcoolant ...10 high beam ...9 liftgate ajar ...10 low fuel ...7 oil pressure ...9 safety belt ...8 service engine soon ...7 turn signal indicator ...9 upshift indicator ...8 Load limits ...101 GVWR ...101 trailer towing ...102 Lubricant specifications ...180 Luggage rack ...106 Manual transaxle ...99 driving ...99 fluid, checking and adding ...134 shifting gears ...100 Mirrors side...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

...except in this guide are used for maintenance replacement or for complete warranty information. Please consult your Ford Motor Company vehicle. Maintenance Schedule and Record Maximum Oil Change Interval...Normal Schedule:... the services that are available from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury service manager. NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT The PCV valve is necessary that will replace the ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

... drive belt(s). u Inspect front suspension ball joints. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect front and rear brakes. Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace the PCV valve.(1) u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Rotate tires and adjust...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14

... tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace the PCV valve. u Change engine coolant every ... Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 MILES (184,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter....
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22

... Date: Mileage: 22 u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Replace the PCV valve. (2) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 63,000 MILES (105,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26

... operation and linkage. u Inspect front and rear brakes. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; Severe Duty Schedule 90,000 MILES (150,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30

...Consult your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer. (2) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system...

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