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[DR18320(B F )03/91]
To shift from 4x4 LOW RANGE to 4x4:
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[DR18380(B F )06/94]
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic
transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the
clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission.
Push the LOW RANGE button on the instrument
panel to shift the transfer case from 4x4 LOW
RANGE to 4x4.
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[DR19200(B F )01/89]
Driving Off Road with 4-Wheel
Drive
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[DR19300(B F )11/89]
Most vehicles with four-wheel drive are
especially equipped for driving on sand, snow,
mud, or rough terrain and have operating
characteristics that are somewhat different from
conventional vehicles, both off and on the road.
The driving tips below will help you learn to
use four-wheel drive.
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[DR19400(B F )10/94]
q
Do not use 4WD LOW on dry, hard-surfaced
roads.
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[DR19600(B F )11/89]
q
Special maintenance procedures are necessary
after operating with drive components in
water.
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[DR19700(B F )08/94]
q
Manual locking hubs must be in LOCK
position before shifting into four-wheel drive.
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[DR19800(B F )11/89]
When using four-wheel drive, maintain steering
wheel control at all times, especially in rough
terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can
result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make
sure you grip the steering wheel rim from the
outside. Do not grip the spokes.
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[DR19900(B F )05/90]
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from
concealed objects such as rocks and stumps.
Know the terrain or examine maps of the area in
question before driving. Map out your route
beforehand. To maintain steering and braking
control of your vehicle, you must have all four
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RWARNING
If you are driving down a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply
your brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
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[DR24600( ALL)03/95]
Using the Parking Brake
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[DR24650(BEF )01/95]
The parking brake should be used whenever you
park your vehicle.
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[DR24800(B F )12/91]
The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
service brake and/or clutch pedals. To set the
parking brake while parking your vehicle, press
the brake pedal with your right foot and hold it
while you push the parking brake pedal down
firmly and fully with your left foot.
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[DR24920(B FM)07/91]
one third page art:0020893-A
Parking Brake
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[RE26650(B F )06/94]
There are no wrecker or recreational vehicle
towing restrictions on method or distance if the
above preparations are made.
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[RE26700(B F )06/94]
q
Vehicle speed should not exceed 55 mph
(88 km/h). This applies with the front wheels
off the ground, the rear wheels off the
ground, or both front and rear wheels on the
ground.
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[RE26800(B F )06/94]
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles With
Touch Drive Electric Shift Transfer Case
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[RE26900(B F )06/94]
q
Place transmission gearshift (automatic or
manual) in N (Neutral).
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[RE27000(B F )05/90]
q
Place transfer case in 2H.
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[RE27050(B F )05/90]
NOTE: Both the4 x 4 and LOW RANGE
indicator lights in the instrument panel
will be off when the transfer case is in
2H.
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[RE27200(B F )06/94]
q
Lock steering wheel straight ahead if vehicle
is to be towed with rear wheels off the
ground.
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[RE27301(B F )06/94]
q
When towing your vehicle with the rear
wheels off the ground, the front axle
automatic locking hubs must first be
disengaged by shifting the transfer case to 2H
and moving the vehicle forward for a
minimum of 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight
line. Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
55 mph (88 km/h) while towing.
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[RE27350(B F )06/94]
NOTE: Confirm by observation that the front
driveshaft is not rotating prior to
towing with the rear wheels off the
ground.
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[SV36200(B F )05/90]
quarter page art:0020379-A
Double cardan joint
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[SV36300( ALL)03/95]
Brake Fluid
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[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)04/95]
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 lining wears.
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[SV36500( ALL)10/89]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic 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)05/95]
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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twenty-eight pica chart:0021009-C
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[SV42200( ALL)05/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[SV42300( ALL)02/95]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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[SV42800(B F )03/91]
1. In order to find the fuse panel, you must
first remove the cover from the lower edge
of the instrument panel. You can do this by
pulling on handle to disengage the fasteners.
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[SV46300(BEF )03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV46400(BEF )01/95]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
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[SV46501(B F )12/91]
2. Lift the hood and behind the headlamp
remove the electrical connector by grasping
the wires and pulling rearward.
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[SV46700(B F )04/95]
3. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring.You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
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[SV46800(B F )04/95]
4. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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[SV46900(BEF )03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV47000(BEF )02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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[SV47100(BEF )02/95]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstopº.
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[SV47200(B F )02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[SV47300(BEF )02/95]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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366 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............. 99
fabric................ 135
headlamps............... 99
instrument panel lens......... 103
interior lamps............. 103
plastic parts.............. 9
polishing................ 8
rustproofing.............. 9
safety belts............... 25
tail lamps............... 99
upholstery and interior trim...... 135
washing................ 8
wheels................ 311
Climate control system
air conditioning............. 90
heating................. 90
heating only system........... 94
Clock................155, 169
Clutch
adjusting............... 316
fluid................. 317
fluid reservoir............ 317
operation while driving........ 182
recommended shift speeds....... 185
shifting the gears........... 183
Cold engine starting............ 65
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 150
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 150
Compass, electronic........... 142
accuracy............... 143
adjusting............... 143
Compass/temperature display...... 142
Console, description........... 140
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Index 367
Controls
instrument panel............ 89
mirrors............... 139
steering column........... 105
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 295
drain and flush............ 299
preparing for storage......... 352
proper solution............ 297
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 298
temperature gauge........... 85
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 111
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 257
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 257
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 89
Daytime running light system....... 99
Defrost, rear window........... 97
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....313, 315
power steering fluid......... 320
Dispute Settlement Board........ 258
Doors................. 119
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 317
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 211
heavy load.............. 214
high speed.............. 211
high water.............. 213
slippery roads............ 211
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 332
fuses................ 322
operating when the engine is off..... 60
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370 Index
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles (continued)
lever operated............ 189
special notice.............. 5
towing..............252±253
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement.... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy........ 289
capacity............... 344
choosing the right fuel......... 283
comparisons with EPA fuel economy
estimates.............. 289
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 281
filter, specifications.......... 346
fuel gauge............... 84
improving fuel economy........ 290
octane rating............. 284
quality................ 284
running out of fuel.......... 288
storing your vehicle.......... 352
treating emergencies.......... 286
Fuel cap
removing............... 282
replacing.............282, 288
Fuel filler door............. 282
Fuel filter, specifications......... 346
Fuel gauge................ 84
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after a
collision................ 69
Fuse panels
instrument panel........... 323
power distribution box........ 326
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 330
circuit breakers............ 332
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 281
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 283, 289
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 281
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