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[SR11400(BEF )01/95]
The Importance of Being Properly Seated
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[SR11500(BEF )05/95]
In a collision, the air bag must inflate extremely
fast to help provide additional protection for
you. In order to do this, the air bag must inflate
with considerable force. If you are not seated in
a normal riding position with your back against
the seatback, the air bag may not protect you
properly and could possibly hurt you as it
inflates.
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[SR11600(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat areas that
may come in contact with a deploying air
bag. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a collision.
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[SR11800(BEF )01/95]
How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System Operates
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[SR11900(BEF )10/94]
The air bag supplemental restraint system has
two main parts. One part is the air bag system
with the driver air bag and inflator located in
the center of the steering wheel. The second part
is the electrical system, which has impact
sensors, and a diagnostic module, and backup
power supply. The diagnostic module monitors
its own internal circuits and the supplemental air
bag electrical system readiness, including the
impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag
system readiness light, air bag power, and the
air bag ignitor.
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RWARNING
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it
may move unexpectedly and injure
someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
[DR15903(B F )05/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the
manual transmission is in gear.
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[DR15906(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[DR15915( ALL)01/95]
Steering Your Vehicle
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[DR15945( ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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[DR15950( ALL)04/95]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[DR15960( ALL)01/95]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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NOTE: After any severe impact such as
striking large potholes, sliding into
curbs on icy roads, or a collision
involving the front end, observe the
steering wheel alignment. If the spokes
of the steering wheel seem to be in a
different position while going straight
down the road, have the front
suspension and steering checked for
possible damage.
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[DR16101(B F )03/95]
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
System (If equipped)
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[DR16130(B F )08/94]
When you select the 4WD mode, your light
truck uses all four wheels to power itself. This
increases traction, enabling you to drive your
4x4 over terrain and road conditions two-wheel
drive vehicles cannot.
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[DR16160(B F )10/94]
Power is supplied to all four wheels through a
transfer case that allows you to select four-wheel
drive when necessary. Methods for engaging and
disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on
which system your vehicle has.
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[DR20650(B )11/89]
Additional Special Driving
Instructions for Utility Vehicles
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[DR20701(B F )11/89]
Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
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[DR20800(B F )08/94]
When driving on a hill, it may be necessary to
travel diagonally up or down. Avoid driving
crosswise or turning on steep slopes, you could
lose traction and slip sideways. Drive straight
up, straight down or avoid the hill completely.
Know the conditions on the other side of a hill
before driving over the crest.
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[DR20900(B F )11/89]
When climbing a steep hill, start in a lower gear,
rather than finding it necessary to downshift
from a higher gear after the ascent has started.
This reduces strain on the engine and the
possibility of stalling.
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[DR21000(B F )11/89]
When descending a steep hill avoid sudden
braking. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will
help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering
control.
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[DR21101(B F )11/89]
Driving on Snow or Ice
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[DR21200(B F )10/90]
A four-wheel drive vehicle has advantages over
two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle. If so equipped,
keep the vehicle in four-wheel drive if icy or
slippery conditions exist.
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[DR21300(B F )11/89]
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick
changes of direction on snow or ice. Apply the
accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
[DR21312(B F )05/95]
All utility-type and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
have special design and equipment features to
make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them higher centers of
gravity than ordinary passenger cars.
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[SV37600( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV37700( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV37800( ALL)03/95]
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
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[SV37900( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV38000( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV38100(BEF )05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV38200( ALL)03/94]
4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which
is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The
fluid level should be between the arrows in
the FULL HOT range, which is marked on
the side of the dipstick, opposite the side
marked FULL COLD. Do not add fluid if the
level is within the FULL HOT range.
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[SV38250( ALL)03/94]
one third page art:0021016-B
Power steering dipstick
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quarter page art:0020386-B
Power steering reservoir
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[SV38800( ALL)07/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the FULL HOT range.
Do not overfill.
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[SV38900(BEF )01/95]
Use only power steering fluid that:
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[SV39000(BEF )01/95]
q
meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F,
such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid,
E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F
Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford
registration number (an 8-digit number
beginning with ª2Pº printed on the fluid
container).
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[SV39200( ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[SV39300( ALL)03/95]
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
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[SV39400( ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
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[SV39405( ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.
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[SV39500( ALL)04/95]
Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
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[SV39650(B FM)12/91]
Fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links protect
your vehicle's electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
Before you replace or repair any electrical parts,
check the appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
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[SV39700( ALL)10/89]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
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[SV39800( ALL)02/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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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
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Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 332
fuses................ 322
operating when the engine is off..... 60
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Index 375
Overhead console
compass/temperature display..... 142
map lamps.............. 145
storage compartment......... 146
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 122
Parking brake
operation.............. 208
warning light.............. 76
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 346
PCV valve, specifications........ 346
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 326
Power door locks............ 121
Power features
door locks.............. 121
lumbar support............ 134
mirrors............... 139
windows.............126±127
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 320
driving with power steering...... 187
fluid, checking and adding...... 320
fluid, refill capacity.......... 344
fluid, specifications.......... 321
servicing............... 187
Prop rod, hood............. 278
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 347
traction lok............212, 305
Rearview mirror............ 136
Rear window.............. 126
defroster................ 97
Refill capacities for fluids........ 344
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Index 377
Seats (continued)
child safety seats............ 37
cleaning upholstery.......... 135
lumbar support............ 134
rear flip fold seat........... 131
seatback release............ 130
Serial number (VIN)............ 5
Service concerns............ 256
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 276
Shift-lock system........... 66,178
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 183
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 17
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 17
Snowplowing.............. 235
Snow tires and chains.......... 310
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 244
conventional spare.......... 241
finding the spare........... 242
Spark plugs, specifications........ 346
Special driving conditions........ 210
Special notice, utility-type vehicles..... 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 347
Speed control
accelerating............. 114
canceling a set speed......... 117
resetting............... 114
resuming a set speed......... 117
when towing a trailer......... 232
Speedometer............... 86
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 64
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 69
starting a warm engine......... 66
Steering, power............. 187
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