mileage FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

242 [RE23625(ALL)06/95]8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn't
rattle when you drive. The carrier is
designed to hold the temporary spare which
comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a
full size tire in the spare tire carrier may
damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full
size tire should be stowed securely in the
vehicle until it can be repaired.
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]
9. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE23800(ALL)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle
operation and at intervals specified in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
[RE24315(ALL)02/89]
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[HS01000(ALL)03/95]
If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you need more help
than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help.
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[HS01120(ALL)03/95]
one inch art:0060100-E
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[HS01130(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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[HS01140(ALL)04/95]
one inch art:0060101-C
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[HS01200(ALL)04/95]
To process your request, the Ford Customer
Assistance Center needs the following
information:
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[HS01300(ALL)04/95]
q
your telephone number (both business and
home)
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[HS01400(ALL)04/95]
q
the name of the dealer and the city where the
dealership is located
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[HS01500(ALL)03/95]
q
the year and make of your vehicle
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[HS01550(ALL)03/95]
q
the date purchased
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[HS01600(ALL)03/95]
q
the current mileage on your vehicle
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[HS01700(ALL)03/95]
q
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(listed on your owner card)
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[HS05100(ALL)04/95]
What is the Review Process?
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[HS05200(ALL)04/95]
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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[HS05300(ALL)04/95]
To review your case properly, the Board needs
the following information:
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[HS05400(ALL)04/95]
q
legible copies of all documents and
maintenance or repair orders that relate to
the case
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[HS05500(ALL)08/95]
q
the year, make, model, and vehicle
identification number (VIN)
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[HS05600(ALL)04/95]
q
the date you bought your vehicle
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[HS05700(ALL)04/95]
q
the date of repair and the mileage at the time
of repair
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[HS05800(ALL)04/95]
q
the current mileage
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[HS05900(ALL)04/95]
q
the name of the dealer who sold you the
vehicle or who serviced your vehicle
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[HS06000(ALL)04/95]
q
a brief description of your unresolved
complaint
*
[HS06100(ALL)05/95]
q
a brief summary of actions that were taken
with the dealer and Ford Motor Company
*
[HS06200(ALL)05/95]
q
the names (if known) of all people you
contacted at the dealership
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[HS06300(ALL)04/95]
q
a description of the action you want done to
resolve your concern.
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[HS06305(ALL)07/95]
Should your application NOT qualify for review,
an explanation will be mailed to you.
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297 %
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[SV26450(ALL)03/95]
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)
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[SV26460(ALL)03/95]
This axle provides added drive away traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more
wheels are on a surface with poor traction.
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[SV26470(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[SV26500(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
*
[SV26600(ALL)03/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them at the mileage
shown in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet which came with your vehicle.
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[SV26700(ALL)07/92]
Rotate the tires according to the following
diagram. If you notice that the tires wear
unevenly, have them checked. If your light truck
has a temporary spare tire, do not include it in
the tire rotation pattern.
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[SV26750(ALL)03/90]
In situations where the tires differ from front to
rear (snow/traction), simply rotate using a side
to side pattern.
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309 [SV35800(ALL)07/95]
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip
Yoke
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[SV36000(ALL)06/93]
The universal joints that come standard with
your vehicle do not require lubrication. If your
original equipment universal joints are replaced
with universal joints equipped with grease
fittings, lubrication will be necessary at the
intervals shown in theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet.
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*
[SV36300(ALL)03/95]
Brake Fluid
*
[SV36350(ALL)05/90]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level
indicator in the master cylinder which lights the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
when the brake fluid level is low.
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[SV36400(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
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[SV36500(ALL)08/95]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic brake fluid reservoir on the master
cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
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[SV36550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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[SV36560(ALL)07/95]
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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368 Index
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 273
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 280
Gasohol................ 277
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 273
Gauges
battery voltage gauge.......... 82
charging system gauge......... 82
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 85
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
fuel gauge............... 84
odometer................ 88
speedometer.............. 87
trip odometer.............. 88
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 211
definition............... 209
driving with a heavy load....... 202
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 186
gearshift override......... 66,187
locking the gearshift........... 61
positions............... 186
shifting the gears........... 186
shift-lock............. 66,187
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 202
calculating.............. 211
definition............... 209
driving with a heavy load....... 202
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372 Index
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 280
Mirrors................. 144
dual electric remote control...... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 337
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
New vehicle break-in........... 7
O
Octane rating.............. 276
Odometer
description............... 88
trip odometer.............. 88
Oil filter................ 337
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 282
Oil viscosity.............. 282
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 332
Order forms, service information..... 261
Overdrive................ 188
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake.............. 197
operation............... 197
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 337
PCV valve, specifications......... 337
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 142
mirrors................ 144
windows............... 127
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