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[IN04650(B M)06/92]
Special Notice
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[IN04700(B )11/89]
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES
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[IN04810(B )11/89]
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or an accident. Be sure to read the
Additional Special Driving Instructions for Utility
Vehiclesin this book and the special supplement
included with four-wheel drive vehicles entitled
4-Wheeling with Ford.
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[IN04850(B )03/95]
AMBULANCE PACKAGES
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[IN04875(B )03/95]
RWARNING
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
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Your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
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[IN05200( ALL)05/95]
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the
same as the warranty number that appears on
your owner card. You should include this
number any time you write to Ford Motor
Company about your vehicle.
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The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to
your vehicle in the following places:
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on the metal tag attached to the top of the
instrument panel on the driver's side Ð you
can see the tag by looking through the
windshield from outside your vehicle.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
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on the Safety Compliance Certification Label -
this label is attached to the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is
required by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and is made of special
material. If someone tampers with it, it will
be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern
will appear.
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The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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Federal Highway Administration
Regulation
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Regulations such as those issued by the Federal
Highway Administration or issued pursuant to
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
and/or state and local laws and regulations may
require additional equipment for the way you
intend to use the vehicle. It is the responsibility
of the registered owner to determine the
applicability of such laws and regulations to
your intended use for the vehicle, and to
arrange for the installation of required
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Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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For some people, the safety belt may be too
short even when it is fully extended. You can
add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length
with a safety belt extension assembly (part
number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
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[SR09750(BEF )05/95]
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the webbing
on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension
only if the safety belt is too short for you when
fully extended. Do not use extension to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250( ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can
be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your
glove compartment. Complete the card and place
it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255( ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United
States call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call
1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260( ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside
assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will
reimburse the reasonable cost. To obtain
information about reimbursement call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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If You Have a Service Problem
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[HS00400( ALL)01/95]
Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service
your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how
to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
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Service/Maintenance Concerns (U.S. or
Canada)
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Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your
selling dealer who wants to ensure your
continued satisfaction. You may, however, take
your vehicle to any authorized Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In most cases, your
dealer will be able to resolve your concern.
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[HS00700( ALL)03/95]
If you are not satisfied with the service you
received from your dealership's service
department, talk to the service manager at the
dealership. If you still are not satisfied, talk to
the owner or general manager of the dealership.
In most cases, you will have your concern
resolved at this level.
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your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(listed on your owner card)
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[HS02200( ALL)03/95]
If you still have a service or product complaint,
you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement
Board (U.S. only) or the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) in Canada.
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The Dispute Settlement Board
(U.S. Only)
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[HS02400( ALL)03/95]
The Dispute Settlement Board is a voluntary,
independent dispute-settlement program
available free to owners or lessees of qualifying
Ford Motor Company vehicles.
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[HS02500( ALL)01/95]
The Dispute Settlement Board may not be
available in all states. Ford Motor Company
reserves the right to change eligibility
limitations, modify procedures and/or to
discontinue this process at any time without
notice and without incurring obligations.
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What Kind of Cases Does the Board
Review?
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The Board reviews all product performance and
service complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln
Cars and Ford and Mercury Light Trucks under
warranty that have not been resolved by a
dealer or Ford Motor Company.
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The Board does not review issues involving:
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A non-Ford product
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A non-Ford dealership
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A vehicle sales transaction
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A request for reimbursement of consequential
expenses unless incidental to a service or
product complaint being reviewed
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Items not covered by your warranty
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What is the Review Process?
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Your application will be reviewed and if it is
determined to be eligible, you will receive an
acknowledgment indicating the file number
assigned to your application and the local Board
address. At the same time, your dealer and Ford
Motor Company representative are asked to
submit statements.
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To review your case properly, the Board needs
the following information:
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legible copies of all documents and
maintenance or repair orders that relate to
the case
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[HS05500( ALL)04/95]
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the year, make, model, and vehicle
identification number
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[HS05600( ALL)04/95]
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the date you bought your vehicle
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[HS05700( ALL)04/95]
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the date of repair and the mileage at the time
of repair
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[HS05800( ALL)04/95]
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the current mileage
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[HS05900( ALL)04/95]
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the name of the dealer who sold you the
vehicle or who serviced your vehicle
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[HS06000( ALL)04/95]
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a brief description of your unresolved
complaint
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[HS06100( ALL)05/95]
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a brief summary of actions that were taken
with the dealer and Ford Motor Company
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the names (if known) of all people you
contacted at the dealership
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a description of the action you want done to
resolve your concern.
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Should your application NOT qualify for review,
an explanation will be mailed to you.
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If you are in other foreign countries, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot
help you, they can direct you to the appropriate
Ford affiliate office.
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[HS07200( ALL)05/95]
If you buy your vehicle in North America and
then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada,
register your Vehicle Identification Number and
new address with Ford Motor Company Export
Operations.
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[HS07700( ALL)05/95]
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance
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[HS07800( ALL)03/95]
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
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[HS07850( ALL)03/95]
If you live in Canada and have any questions or
concerns that the dealership cannot answer,
contact the Customer Assistance Centre.
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Tire identification chart
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372 Index
Hood
latch location............. 278
release lever............. 278
Horn.................. 110
Hoses, checking............. 299
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 5
Idle, relearning.............. 63
Ignition
chime................. 61
positions of the ignition......... 59
removing the key............ 61
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 37
Instrument cluster............. 73
mechanical............... 76
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 103
lighting up panel and interior..... 100
location of components......... 89
registers................ 90
Interval wipers............. 107
J
Jack
operation............... 247
positioning.............. 247
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 239
disconnecting cables.......... 240
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 59
removing from the ignition....... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 60
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Index 379
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 176
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 314
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 316
lubricant specifications........ 347
manual operation........... 182
Transmission control switch....... 179
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 121
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 341
Turn signal, lever............ 105
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Used engine oil, disposal....294, 298, 315
V
Variable interval wipers......... 107
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control
Information) decal.......... 341
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 5
Vehicle loading............. 216
Vehicle storage............. 351
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 82
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Warm engine, starting........... 66
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 61
safety belt............... 78
Warning lights, testing........... 64
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 73
Warranties, radio............ 174
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid, reservoir......... 301
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 214
Wheel and tire matching......... 310
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications . . 347
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