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[MC10741(ALL)05/96]
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
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[MC10751(ALL)05/96]
Coolant refill capacity
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[MC10761(ALL)05/96]
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can
hold, refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities and specifications
chapter.
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[MC10771(ALL)05/96]
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if
you have to add more than a quart (liter) of engine coolant per
month.
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[MC10781(ALL)05/96]
Severe winter climate
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[MC10791(ALL)05/96]
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than-34ÊF [-36ÊC]),
it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above
50%. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant
will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive
during winter months. Never increase the engine coolant
concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme
climates.
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[MC12300(ALL)01/96]
Power Steering Fluid
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[MC12400(ALL)01/96
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Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
[MC12500(ALL)12/95]
With the power steering system at operating temperature,
switch off the engine. The fluid level should be up to the MAX
marking on the transparent reservoir.
[MC12600(ALL)12/95]
If it drops to or below the MIN mark, top off with the specified
fluid.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC12700(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001260-A
The power steering fluid reservoir
[MC12800(ALL)04/96]
Use only MERCONHpower steering fluid that meets Ford's
Specification or an equivalent.
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[MC12900(ALL)01/96]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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[MC13000(ALL)02/96]
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to check the fluid
level of the transaxle, since your vehicle does not use up
transaxle fluid. Refer to theMaintenance Schedulebooklet for
replacement intervals. However, if the transaxle is not working
properly Ð for instance, the transaxle may slip or shift slowly,
or you may notice some sign of fluid leakage Ð the fluid level
should be checked.
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[MC13100(ALL)01/96
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Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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[MC13200(ALL)12/95]
With the vehicle on a level surface and the brake fully applied,
start the engine and move the gear shift selector through all of
the gears allowing sufficient time for each position to engage.
Securely latch the gear shift selector in the P (Park) position.
Fully set the parking brake and leave the engine running.
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Index
Cold engine starting.................. 118
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 89
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system)..... 24
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 24
Console, description................... 76
Controls, mirrors.................... 74
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 162
Coolant (see Engine coolant).............. 191
checking and adding................ 191
preparing for storage................ 233
refill capacities................... 230
specifications.................... 231
temperature gauge.................. 19
warnings...................... 191
Cooling fan...................... 178
Crankcase ventilation filter............... 229
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 244
D
Daytime running light system.............. 53
Defects, reporting................... 235
Defrost, rear window.................. 51
Dipstick....................... 185
automatic transaxle fluid............... 195
engine oil..................... 185
power steering fluid................. 194
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 174
Doors......................... 71
lubricant specifications................ 231
Driving under special conditions............ 145
bad weather.................... 145
heavy load..................... 139
high water..................... 147
slippery roads................... 145
tips for safe driving................. 145
towing a trailer................... 141
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 81
Parking brake..................... 128
operation...................... 128
warning light..................... 13
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 229
PCV valve, specifications................ 229
Power door locks.................... 72
Power features
antenna....................... 44
door locks...................... 72
mirrors........................ 74
moon roof...................... 67
seats......................... 85
windows....................... 73
Power steering
dipstick...................... 194
driving with power steering............. 130
fluid, checking and adding.............. 194
fluid, refill capacity................. 230
fluid, specifications................. 231
Prop rod, hood.................... 180
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 23
Rear window...................... 73
Refill capacities for fluids............... 230
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 235
Remote entry system.................. 79
locking/unlocking doors................ 80
opening the trunk................... 80
panic alarm..................... 81
replacement/additional transmitters........... 82
replacing the batteries................. 81
Reporting safety defects................ 235
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