FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool. Even when the engine is
cool, be careful when you remove the
radiator cap.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to turn and
remove cap.
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5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury from hot
engine coolant or steam blowout and/or
damage to the engine cooling system or
engine.
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Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an
optimized formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for
four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use
supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
These additives may harm your engine cooling
system. Follow the recommended service interval
for changing your engine coolant.
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NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will
lose freeze protection and above 60%
your engine may overheat on a warm
day.
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NOTE: Do not use an engine coolant that does
not meet all 14 requirements of Ford
specification ESE-M97B44-A. The use
of an improper coolant may void your
warranty for the engine cooling system.
Use only a premium nationally
recognized brand name engine coolant.
Do not use alcohol or methanol
anitifreeze. If you do not use the
proper coolant, the aluminum radiator
on your vehicle will corrode.
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Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the
Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process
and chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled
engine coolant or an equivalent recycled engine
coolant that is certified by the supplier to meet
Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an
equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford
Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Do not use alcohol
or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine
coolant mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. If you do not use the proper coolant,
the aluminum radiator on your vehicle will
corrode.
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Leave the engine coolant in all year. Make sure
that the coolant will not freeze at the
temperature level in which you drive during
winter months. Keep an engine coolant in your
engine that has a protection rating of at least
-20ÊF (-29ÊC), orwhatever protection rating is
appropriate for the climate in which you live.
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To find out how much engine coolant mixture
your vehicle's coolant system can hold, seeRefill
capacities for fluidsin the Index.
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You may add water by itself only in an
emergency, but you should replace it with a
50/50 mixture as soon as possible.
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Have your dealer check the engine cooling
system for leaks if you have to add a quart
(liter) of engine coolant more than once a month.
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Engine coolant drain and flush
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The proper procedures to completely drain and
flush the engine cooling system can be found in
the Service Manual for your vehicle or you can
see your dealer. See the order form located
before this chapter. Follow these recommended
procedures to ensure that your vehicle has the
specified engine level and 50/50 mixture of
cooling system fluid and water.
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Refilling the engine coolant Ð 2.0L engine
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When the entire engine cooling system is to be
drained and refilled, use the following
procedure:
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1. Remove the radiator cap.
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2. With the engine off and cool, add a 50/50
mixture of recommended engine cooling
system fluid and water until the radiator is
full.
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3. Replace and fully tighten the radiator cap,
then unscrew the cap to the first stop.
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4. Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm (this indicates the
thermostat is open and engine coolant is
flowing through the entire system).
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5. Shut the engine off and check the fluid level
in the radiator. Add more fluid if necessary.
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6. When the radiator is filled to the proper
level, replace the coolant system cap and
tighten both caps completely.
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Refilling the engine coolant Ð 2.5L engine
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When the entire cooling system is to be drained
and refilled, use the following procedure:
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1. Locate the radiator breather cap and the
coolant system cap in your engine
compartment. The cap on your right
(driver's side) is the radiator breather cap.
The cap on your left (passenger's side) is the
coolant system cap.
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2.5L engine
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2. Remove the radiator breather cap and the
coolant system cap.
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3. With the engine off and cool, add a 50/50
mixture of recommended engine coolant
fluid and water to the radiator, using the
coolant system cap opening, until the
radiator is full. You should be able to see the
fluid through the radiator breather cap
opening.
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4. Replace the radiator breather cap and the
coolant system cap and tighten to the first
stop.
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5. Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm. The warm hose
indicates the thermostat is open and the
engine coolant is flowing through the entire
system.
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6. Shut the engine off and check the fluid level
in the radiator through the coolant system
cap opening. Add more fluid if necessary.
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7. When the radiator is filled to the proper
level, replace the coolant system cap and
tighten both caps completely.
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Checking hoses
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Check all engine and heater system hoses and
hose connections for deterioration, leaks, and
loose hose clamps as specified in the
maintenance schedule. Repair or replace with
Motorcraft hoses or equivalent as necessary.
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Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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Washer Fluid
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Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
every time you stop for fuel. The reservoir for
the windshield washer fluid is located in the
engine compartment. Visual inspection can
determine if the washer fluid is adequate. Do
not operate the washer when the reservoir is
empty.
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Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
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Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
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Wiper blade maintenance
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Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice
a year. Also check them whenever they seem
less effective than usual. Such substances as tree
sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
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If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
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To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition switch to ACC and turn your
wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical
position and turn the ignition to OFF. Do not
move the wipers manually. Moving the wipers
manually may damage them.
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Wiper blade replacement
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If the wipers still do not work properly after
you clean them, you may need to replace the
wiper blade assembly. When replacing the wiper
blade assembly always use a Motorcraft part or
equivalent.
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To replace the wiper blades:
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1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service position.
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2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper
arm. Push the lock pin with a screwdriver to
release the blade and pull the wiper blade
down toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
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3. Attach a new wiper blade to the wiper arm
and press it into place until you hear it click.
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Replacing the wiper blades
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Tires
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Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
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Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limitsin the Index).
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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Drive at safe speeds.
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If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or
has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km).
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You can find your vehicle's proper tire inflation
pressure on the tire decal on the right door lock
pillar.
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RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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Tire inspection and maintenance
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Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire, and make the
necessary repairs.
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