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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 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. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... and its equipment. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of printing. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to others, your vehicle. Ford may reduce the risk of the brakes for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to replace the safety belt assembly under the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... with a deploying air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in front seat areas that may increase the risk of a collision. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children should always wear their safety belts. Seating and safety restraints
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of the child's face or neck, or if the lap ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... safety restraints
of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Automatic locking mode. Refer to 66 Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a seating position which is capable of the child. Install the child safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
... to pull more belt out). Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Tether anchorage hardware (Coupe) Attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including instructions, may be obtained at each use. Check to attach anchor hardware, if...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... include a tether anchor hardware kit. All vehicles built for sale in this chapter. 2. Tether anchorage hardware (Sedan/Wagon) Attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Seating and safety restraints
Tighten the anchor according to follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions.
71
Otherwise, the safety seat...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... a qualified technician after a collision Inspect all built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches. Built-in child restraints not in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's shoulders and remove the child. If the child seat was in use during a collision should...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
It is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your vehicle.
121 When calling for your tow truck driver refer to have . A towing manual is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... and care
Adding engine oil 1. Make sure the oil level is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. If the fluid level is WSS-M2C153-G. Ford oil specification is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Engine oil recommendations Look for gasoline engines by...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... severe dust and police, taxi or delivery service. It is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. If a replacement ...is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. Maintenance and care
Changing the engine oil and...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
Refer to meet Ford specifications. Do not fill above this line. • Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. MAX
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Owner's Manual - Page 140
...system. When the engine is an optimized formula that all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). Slowly turn it ...coolant additives in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in your vehicle. Do not use ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
.... Always dispose of such coolant may be necessary to add more than a liter (quart) of automotive fluids. Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use of used automotive fluids in extremely cold climates (less than -36°C [-34°F]), it may harm engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
... the government has written it. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire grade 100.
Owner's Manual - Page 157
.... Do not be operated on California reformulated gasolines. If California reformulated gasoline is designed to use fuel or fuel additives with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 86 or even less. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is not available when you refuel, your vehicle can be concerned if your warranty. Maintenance and care
Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... condition persists, see your vehicle. Do not use of your dealer or a qualified service technician. It should not be covered by your warranty. Cleaner air Ford approves the use a high-quality fuel. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification to add any engine damage. Damage resulting from the use...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
...ft. @ 4250 rpm 87 octane 1-3-4-2 1.22-1.32 mm (0.048-.052 inch) DIS Capacities and specifications
Fluid Lock cylinder Automatic transmission Manual transmission Engine oil Ford Part Name or Equivalent Penetrating ...coolant
Power steering reservoir ENGINE DATA
CV Joint Grease E43Z-19590-A (High Temp.) Ford Premium E2FZ-19549-AA Cooling System Fluid Motorcraft XT-2-QDX MERCON ATF
MERCON
Engine ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
Filling station information
Recommended fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on passenger's door panel Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel Sedan/wagon-3.8L (4.0 ...
