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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
... your vehicle identification number available. Please have to your dealer or call 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) to learn whether any adjustment program is covered under the U.S. You will not be charged for warranty repairs made during the warranty periods for Bumper to a U.S. Federalized Territories, or Canada. You should present this booklet apply to pay the...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
...and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel pump and fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... or Mercury dealership.
10 Under this program Ford will cover: • towing to the nearest Ford or Mercury dealership • flat tire change • fuel delivery • jump starts • lock-out problems The Roadside Assistance Program is damaged during the Bumper to Bumper Warranty period, Ford will find your new vehicle. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
... Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (1) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated Parts • Exhaust Heat Control Valve...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
...), under the Performance Warranty, to ensure that apply to every California 1997-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of Parts Covered by Defects Warranties • Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter
19 For diesel powered vehicle, this warranty gives coverage for up to...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
... Wires • Synchronizer Assembly • Throttle Air Control Bypass Valve 20 • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
... wiring harnesses that is for up to 7 years/70,000 Miles) Engine Size Part Name Catalytic Converter Exhaust Manifold - Concerning parts that are used with components on a certain recommended maintenance schedule. For more details about List of Parts Also covered by the Defects Warranty, contact your Owner Guide and the Service Guide. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
.... If the light fails to illuminate, continues to the ON position, this light stays on , or you should turn off when the engine starts. The air bag readiness light
Low Coolant Light
This light tells you turn the ignition key to flash, remains on , check the level of the system. When you that the coolant is in the Index.
13 See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
The high beam light
Service Engine Soon Warning Light
This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service.
The service engine soon warning light
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
Anti-theft alarm light
16
It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off. High Beam Light
This light illuminates when the headlamps ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
... chapter for more information. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The turn signal indicator light
Cruise Control Indicator Light
This light comes on when the cruise control system is only a convenience to be turning.
The cruise control indicator light
This light does not indicate any problems but is actively maintaining the set the anti-theft alarm system.
See Anti-Theft System in which...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
...time your engine's oil level is not completely shut. The light should go out when the engine starts.
The door ajar light
Engine Oil Pressure Light
This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your ignition key is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.
Door Ajar Light (If equipped)
This light tells you...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75
... locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. START cranks the engine. Remove the key. If the driver's door is open while the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move the key to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97
...
removed from the steering column.
The controls for the system are located on the remote
entry transmitter NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off the alarm.
u the ignition key lock cylinder is disarmed.
Triggering the Alarm System
The armed system will be disarmed by:
u unlocking a front door with the key u using a key. Disarming a Triggered System
The alarm...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99
... off with the LOCK control or by weather conditions (such as very cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.). NOTE: The operating range of normal use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated entry system turns on manually or if a door is powered by turning the ignition key to activate the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
If the air bag is not replaced, this will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to ON, this light will increase the risk of :
u driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags),
u one -time-only basis. The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of injury in the instrument cluster. When you turn off. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 142
...key as soon as the engine speeds up. If the engine does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position
for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
Press the accelerator all the way to the floor...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174
... wire damage and could start a fire. 4. Close the cover. If the fuse continues to cut off electricity, have your electrical system checked. Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow the electrical parts to check a circuit breaker that has the specified amperage rating. Refer to locate the fuse panel. Circuit Breakers
If you need to work again once the overload on the fuse panel...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 280
..., engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...driver air bag ...indicator light ...operation ...passenger air bag ...service and information labels ...tone generator ...Air cleaner filter location ...specifications ...Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...semi-automatic temperature control system ...Alarm, activating...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 283
...Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) ...Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) ...Catalytic converter...CD player (see also fuses ...Cleaning your vehicle ...chrome and aluminum parts . . Child safety restraints ...child safety belts ...child safety seats ...Child safety seats ...and air bags ...automatic locking mode (retractor) ...in front seat ...in rear outboard seat...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 292
...warning and indicator air bag...anti-lock brakes (ABS)...anti-theft ...brake ...charging system ...door ajar...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low coolant ...low fuel ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure ...overdrive off ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...theft system ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits ...GAWR...GVWR...trailer towing...Lubricant specifications...
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