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[RE16900(BEF )10/89]
4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the
handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half
turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the
wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE16950(BEF )05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE17000( E )02/95]
1. Unfold the jack handle and lock into the
jack. Use the jack handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle.
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[RE17175(BEF )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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[RE17200(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
[RE17300(BEF )06/95]
2. Positioning the jack
[RE18501( E )01/89]
a. To raise a front or rear wheel, place the
jack as shown in the following
illustrations.
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[RE19100( E )08/91]
b. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE21151(BEF )10/92]
one third page art:0020939-B
[RE21400(BEF )06/95]
3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut
wrench.
[RE21500(BEF )06/95]
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21600( EF )06/95]
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, there are
locating pins on the hubs and wheels with
corresponding holes. When you put the wheel
back on, make sure the pins are lined up with
the proper holes.
[RE21800( EF )06/95]
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, thread the
lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench
to screw the lug nut snugly against the wheel
but do not tighten.
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[RE21900( EF )01/89]
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, thread the
two-element swiveling lug nut on the wheel
studs with the flange face toward the wheel. Use
the lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snugly
against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22000( EF )05/90]
quarter page art:0020310-A
Single rear wheel nut
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[RE22100( EFM)05/90]
quarter page art:0020311-A
Dual rear wheel nut
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[RE22200(BEF )01/95]
5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
[RE22300(BEF )06/95]
6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration.
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[RE22425( EF )05/90]
quarter page art:0020317-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
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[SV06550(BEF )02/91]
Opening the Fuel Filler Door
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[SV06600(BEF )10/94]
To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just
insert your finger in the divot and pull the door
open all the way.
[SV06675( E )03/91]
NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for the proper
location of the fuel filler door.
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[SV06700( ALL)01/95]
Removing the fuel cap
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[SV06750( ALL)01/95]
The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
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[SV06800( ALL)03/90]
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
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[SV06850( ALL)12/91]
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Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. Wait until the hissing
sound stops and then continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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[SV06900( ALL)03/93]
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Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
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[SV06950( ALL)03/91]
To replace and secure the fuel cap; place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
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[SV06975( ALL)06/95]
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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[SV07000( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.
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[SV10300( ALL)02/95]
Filling the fuel tank
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[SV10400( ALL)04/94]
RWARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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[SV10500( ALL)01/95]
To fill the fuel tank properly:
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[SV10550( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other
smoking materials, and any open
flames before fueling your vehicle.
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[SV10600( ALL)01/95]
1. Remove the fuel cap by following the
instructions above underRemoving the Fuel
Capin this chapter. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
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[SV10700( ALL)05/95]
2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
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[SV10800( ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of
your vehicle, clean it off immediately.
The fuel may dull or soften the paint
if you do not wash it off.
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[SV10900( ALL)06/95]
3. Replace the fuel cap completely when you
are finished. Turn it clockwise 1/4 turn until
it is tight. It will click when it is fully
tightened.
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[SV18500( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap
while the engine is running or hot.
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[SV18600( ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Follow these steps to minimize risk of
personal injury.
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[SV18700( ALL)03/95]
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool. Even when the engine is
cool, be careful when you remove the
radiator cap.
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[SV18800( ALL)05/95]
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[SV18900( ALL)03/95]
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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[SV19000( ALL)05/95]
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press, turn,
and remove cap.
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[SV19100( ALL)03/95]
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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[SV19500( ALL)01/93]
Freezing Protection
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[SV19600( ALL)03/91]
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium
Cooling System Fluid and water will protect
your vehicle toS35ÊF (S37ÊC).Check the freeze
protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
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[SV19701( ALL)06/95]
Add engine coolant only to the coolant
reservoir.If the coolant level is low, add to the
reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type
of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may
add water by itself only in an emergency, but
you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as
soon as possible. Check the engine coolant again
the next few times you drive your vehicle.
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[SV20700( ALL)05/95]
Engine coolant drain and flush
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[SV20800( ALL)10/89]
To drain your vehicle's engine coolant:
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[SV20900( ALL)03/94]
1. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Fully
depressurize the engine cooling system by
covering the radiator cap with a thick cloth
and turning it slowly counterclockwise to the
first stop. Step back while the pressure
releases.
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[SV20950( ALL)05/90]
2. Remove the cap.
[SV20955( E)06/95]
3. Open the radiator drain cock.
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[SV21200( ALL)05/90]
4. Let the engine coolant drain into a suitable
container. Disconnect the lower radiator hose
at the radiator connector and drain any
remaining engine coolant into a container.
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[SV21225( ALL)05/94]
5. Reconnect the lower radiator hose and close
the radiator drain cock.
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[SV21250( ALL)06/95]
Proper procedures for flushing the cooling
system can be found in theTruck Service Manual.
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[SV21300( ALL)02/95]
Engine coolant refill procedure
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[SV21400( ALL)10/89]
After you have drained the engine cooling
system:
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[SV21500( ALL)01/89]
1. Fill the radiator with a 50/50 mixture of the
specified engine coolant concentrate and
water. Allow several minutes for trapped air
to escape (bubble out) and for engine coolant
to flow through the radiator.
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[SV21900( ALL)03/94]
2. Replace the radiator cap to its fully installed
position, then back off to the first stop. This
will prevent high pressure from building up
in the cooling system during this part of the
fill procedure.
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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.
[SV47250( E )12/91]
3. Reposition the three adjuster screws into the
retaining holes and hold while pushing the
two black tabs downward to engage the
ends of the adjuster screws. You will hear a
ªsnapº when the tabs are properly engaged.
Make sure lamp is secured properly by
pulling it forward. If it is loose, remove
lamp and reinstall.
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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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[SV47406( E )02/95]
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
[SV47410( E )03/91]
E-150 Ð E-350 without cargo lamp attached
[SV47420( E )03/91]
To remove/install or replace a bulb:
[SV47430( E )03/91]
1. Remove the two screws that secure the lamp
and lift up from the vehicle.
[SV47440( E )03/91]
2. Remove the socket that contains the
burned-out bulb and replace the bulb.
[SV47450( E )03/91]
3. To install a bulb, reverse the procedures
above.
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Index 381
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 10
safety belts............... 28
tail lamps............... 93
upholstery and interior trim...... 141
washing................ 9
wheels................ 319
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 87
heating................ 87
heating onlsystem............ 83
heating only system........... 83
Clock.............156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting............ 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 147
Controls
instrument panel............ 81
mirrors.............143, 146
power seat.............. 140
steering column............ 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 301
checking and adding......... 301
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 305
temperature gauge........... 78
Cooling fan............... 280
Crankcase emission filter......... 356
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........261, 268
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