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Question posted by severianochavez on January 15th, 2013
How To Replace The Valve Steam Seals .
My car as 150 000 miles and does not pass the emissions sticker, changing the valve steam seals I can inprove the pass the emissions check.
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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...Service Plan at the time of charge. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan
If you bought your vehicle in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that comes with your option to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this option when you ...-Mercury dealer, or refer to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. However, your vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... be required to chemical industrial fallout. See Engine oil recommendations in for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicles damaged by warranty. The break-in "... damage resulting from fallout is not covered by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of engine oil that Ford
recommends. Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Pollen,...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
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The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, children should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Each seating position in your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of injury in a collision.
8 Failure ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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...seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that...of the webbing on the label. Safety Belt Maintenance
Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that the...extended. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to change the fit of personal injury. Also, use the safety belt ...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
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... program. Important Warranty and Service Information u Warranty
Your sound system is a nationwide network of this limited warranty. There is warranted for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. Ask your Ford audio system, return to assist you.
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Owner's Manual - Page 198
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Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. The notches for the jack
2. Remove the wheel lug nuts. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
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... Wheel Cover
To remove the wheel cover: 1. Place the tire valve stem hole in the metal inserts. Align the holes in the wheel cover mounting pad with the wheel cover still attached, may damage the cover. The center attachment wheel cover
To replace the wheel cover: 1. If the tire needs to be...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
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... exclusions apply, such as impound towing and repossession).
205 u Unlock your vehicle if you run out. u Jump-start your warranty period of 3 years/36,000 miles (3 years/60,000 km), whichever comes first. u Bring you fuel if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in Canada). u Tow...
Owner's Manual - Page 210
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... provide you its decision in subsequent legal proceedings that may have a right to make every effort to resolve each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the date of delivery (warranty start date), you have other options available to each of an award decision. If the involved vehicle is made...
Owner's Manual - Page 217
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That is available through your dealer for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first. Safety, Comfort, and Convenience
218 These fine accessories have been engineered specifically to fulfill your Ford-built vehicle. They are warranted ...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
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... Engine
A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of the
u The alternator, distributor and air intake must be used if a power washer
is outside the car on the passenger side near the back. The high pressure fluid could penetrate sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions. running.
Owner's Manual - Page 243
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... see Refill capacities for leaks if you should replace it cool. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may add water by escaping steam or engine coolant. 1. RWARNING Never remove the ... you remove the cap, turn it . To find out how much engine coolant mixture your dealer check the engine cooling system for fluids in an emergency, but you have to unscrew. You may even...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
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NOTE: When you change or add engine coolant, it is important to maintain your engine coolant concentration between 40% (-11˚F ...60% your gasoline powered vehicle. Do not use supplemental coolant additives in Ford engines for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that is certified by the supplier to meet Ford ...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
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...˚C) and more often in temperatures up to the level indicator. If the level gets low, you should be replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance Battery. Battery
Your vehicle may be checked at the draincock. u Check for leaks at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40 000 km) in temperatures above 90˚F (32˚C).
Owner's Manual - Page 249
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Let the engine idle for at least one minute. (Engine must allow approximately 10 miles (16 km) of stop and go traffic for Inspection/Maintenance Testing in P (Park), turn off all the accessories, and start the vehicle. ...its idle.
Battery recycling symbol
Because your vehicle will need to perform additional steps after the battery has been disconnected, jump started or replaced.
Owner's Manual - Page 251
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...them.
254 Do not move the wipers manually. Wiper blade replacement If the wiper blades still do not wipe properly, clean ...replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade refill, or wiper arm always use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade element. Also check them .
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used by commercial car...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
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...depends upon the actual conditions of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as defined in road characteristics and climate.
258...due to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use on passenger cars. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use spare tires, tires with tires...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
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... substances will damage protective coatings. However, if the transmission is preferable to a car wash, find out if the brushes are above 50˚F (10˚C). ...check the transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 150˚F-170˚F (66˚C-77˚C), after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of the gear ranges allowing sufficient time for replacement intervals.
Checking...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
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Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications
Refill Capacities
NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
290 Otherwise, the lube should not be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water.
Owner's Manual - Page 290
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... not be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in a dry, ventilated place. u Protect from sunlight, if possible. u If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be checked or changed unless a leak...
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