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244the circuit breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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[SV37200(ALL)02/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the same
amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted in the
fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it
straight out of its socket.
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[SV37500(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV37600(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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headlamps
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[SV37800(ALL)01/95]
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tail lamps
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[SV37900(ALL)01/95]
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brakelamps
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[SV37950(ALL)02/95]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
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hazard flasher
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[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
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turn signals
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[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
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side markers
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[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
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license plate lamp
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[SV38400(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[SV38700(ALL)11/92]
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the headlamps are not aligned so that they point slightly
down and to the right.
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Headlamp Bulb
[SV38900(ALL)05/94]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs, one for
high beam and one for low beam on each side. When the lamp
burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[SV39000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
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[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended
period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[SV39300(ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV39400(ALL)05/95]1.
Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the OFF position.
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[SV39500(ALL)02/95]2.
Lift the hood and find the bulb in the headlamp socket.
[SV39850(ALL)04/94]3.
Remove the bulb assembly by turning it clockwise and
pulling it out of the headlamp socket.
[SV40050(ALL)04/94]4.
Remove the L-shaped bulb by pressing the retaining clip at
the base of the electrical connector and sliding the bulb out.
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[SV40300(ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
[SV40450(ALL)04/94]1.
Without touching the glass on the bulb, insert the new bulb.
You may want to protect the bulb by holding it with a piece
of cloth or paper towel. Make sure the retaining clip at the
base of the electrical connector locks.
[SV40550(ALL)04/94]2.
Insert the bulb assembly in the headlamp socket. Turn it
counterclockwise to lock it in place.
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[SV40700(ALL)04/94]3.
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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[SV40750(ALL)02/95]
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
[SV40841(ALL)02/94]
From the back seat, remove the back of the brakelamp
assembly. Depress the two retaining tabs on the ends of the
assembly and pull off the back.
[SV40843(ALL)02/94]
Turn the burned-out bulb counterclockwise and pull it out. Push
in the replacement bulb and turn it clockwise to lock it in the
socket. Replace the back of the brakelamp assembly, making
sure that the retaining tabs snap into place.
[SV40848(ALL)02/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0000624-B
The high-mount brakelamp assembly
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[SV40900(ALL)05/95]
Using the Right Bulbs
[SV40940(O )07/94]
thirty-four pica
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Emission Control System
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Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which
enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission
requirements.
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[SV41200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering,
or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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[SV41300(ALL)05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV41600(ALL)01/95]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
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[SV41700(ALL)03/95]
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Have the services listed in theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance services are required because
they are considered essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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[SV41720(ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement
parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or
for the service of components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's
responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV41800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
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[SV41900(ALL)05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure,
the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the
temperature warning light. These sometimes indicate that the
emission system is not working properly.
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[SV42000(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or
engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV42100(ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases,
trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted
to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it
from working. In some of the United States and in Canada,
vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV42300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV42400(ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
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[SV42450(ALL)06/95]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies a ªneed for additional mixed city and highway driving
to complete the checkº of the OBD II system. As soon as all of
the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD
II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving
required to reach the ready condition varies with individual
driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below.
If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the
additional driving required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.
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[SV42475(ALL)06/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
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[SV42501(ALL)06/95]
The following steps must be run in the order shown. If any
steps are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe
driving mode is acceptable between steps.
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[SV42550(ALL)06/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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[SV42560(ALL)05/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature
before proceeding with the drive modes of the following OBD II
Drive Cycle.
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[SV42575(ALL)05/95]1.
Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral) the vehicle for
4 minutes.
[SV42601(ALL)05/95]2.
Idle the vehicle in Drive (Neutral for manual transaxle) for
40 seconds.
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[SV42610(ALL)06/95]3.
Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (70 km/h) at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle for 10 seconds.
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[SV42620(ALL)06/95]4.
Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at 45 mph
(70 km/h) for 30 seconds.
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[SV42631(ALL)05/95]5.
Idle the vehicle in Drive (Neutral for manual transmissions)
for 40 seconds.
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[SV42635(ALL)06/95]6.
Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at speeds
between 25 and 40 mph (40-60 km/h) for 15 minutes.
During the 15 minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10 seconds each
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b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle position, and
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[SV42650(ALL)06/95]
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5 minute steady state
throttle drives.
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[SV42655(ALL)06/95]7.
Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h). This should take approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV42661(ALL)06/95]8.
Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at the selected
speed between 45 and 60 mph (70-100 km/h) for
approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV42665(ALL)06/95]9.
Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying speeds between
45 and 60 mph (70-100 km/h).
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[SV42670(ALL)06/95]10.
Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in Drive for 40 seconds.
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[SV42725(ALL)06/95]11.
OBD II drive cycle has been completed. Vehicle can be
turned off when convenient.
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[SV42751(ALL)03/95]
Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and
Lubricant Specifications
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Refill Capacities
[SV42801(ALL)05/95]
sixteen pica
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[SV42850(ALL)05/95]
Motorcraft Parts
[SV42900(ALL)05/95]
sixteen pica
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